One “citizen” feels the pressure
We have a cast of “frequent flier” people who regularly submit Grommet ideas. They matter a lot to us and we pay close attention to their…
Grommet Good Explodes
I recently posted the happy news about raising $20K for Containers to Clinics. We have exciting progress to report on three other wonderful philanthropies spotlighted by…
Procter & Gamble taking matters into its own hands
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Procter & Gamble is launching an online learning lab store to feature new products. Procter & Gamble Co. plans…
Citizen…commerce?
Sometimes when you are really close to something, like a startup, it is hard to give it a succinct “handle.” You know, something simple like…”BookSwim is…
Driveway markers and third world healthcare–odd but compatible bedfellows
On Christmas Eve we told the story of Containers to Clinics. It’s a non-profit group that converts disused shipping containers into full-fledged health clinics for needy…
Real Deal Road Trip No. 6: Michelle Willey / Finnish products trunk show
Michelle Willey (classic ideas for modern living) Boston, MA I had a birthday recently. On the way to a celebratory event, I invoked “birthday girl privileges”…
Live TV makes video seem like a piece of cake.
Today. Monday AM. 8:45 segment on NECN…on “Gifts to Match Any Budget.” I hadn’t done any live TV since I lived in Ireland. It’s a lot…
Real Deal No. 6: Port of Seattle
I grew up next to an active freight train line and a humming automotive plant. I like seeing freight cars rolling, and hearing the buzz of…
Twitter Lists…a new flirting tool?
Twitter Lists provide a fascinating way to see view how other people categorize your expertise and interests. For example, people generally put me on startups/marketing/design/CEO lists. …
Real Deal Road Trip No. 5: Princeton Record Exchange
Princeton Record Exchange, Princeton, New Jersey On our annual Thanksgiving visit to Princeton, we always make a detour to this shop. There’s just something about handling…
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