Thought Leaders
Interview with Tim O'Reilly
Tim O’Reilly is known for being one step ahead of technology. He is the founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, which is often considered the top computer book publishing company in the world. Moreover, his O’Reilly Radar blog about Web 2.0, open source, and other topics is a leader in presenting and discussing the latest internet developments.Jeff Howe: The Latest Word on Crowdsourcing
When Jeff Howe coined the word “crowdsourcing” in a revolutionary article for Wired magazine, he effectively unveiled and named a giant. The term has since sparked a flurry of research, new internet companies, and spin-off concepts. Moreover, the idea itself is growing more influential every day as the internet becomes an increasing part of people’s lives and businesses.Company Profiles
Mike Tippett & NowPublic
The words “NowPublic” and “crowd powered media” are changing the way many people view the news. Founded by Mike Tippett, who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, NowPublic is a website that engages in citizen journalism—an opportunity for any of the site’s visitors to sign in and write a news story. Time magazine noted the website as one of its Top 50 Websites of 2007, stating, “…nowhere are the merits of citizen journalism more apparent than at NowPublic.”John Fluevog Shoes Ltd.
John Fluevog founded his company 37 years ago in Vancouver, Canada, and has carved out an international niche for unique, pricey shoes. Though the road to success has been long and challenging, Fluevog has gained many devoted followers because of his unique, quality product and his savvy, ahead-of-the-curve marketing.
