Month: July 2012

  • Artificial Intelligence, How Prevalent Is It?

    It’s out there, but not everywhere. Within 10 years, we’ll see it applied to most businesses. Want to see if it’ll apply to your business? Hit up Instadat, an Artificial Intelligence startup in Los Angeles. Yeah, you heard that right. Letting the Machines Decide (Wall Street Journal) – New wave of investment firms look to […]

  • What the Dalai Lama Has to Say About Neuroscience

    I feel very strongly that the application of science to understanding the consciousness of meditators is very important… if the good effects of quieting the mind and cultivating wholesome mental states can be demonstrated scientifically, this may have beneficial results for others. – Dalai Lama This is a quote from the book I’m currently reading, […]

  • 23 Startups and 12 Entrepreneurs Who Are Killing It In LA Right Now

    The 23 Hottest Los Angeles Startups You Need to Watch (July 13th) on Business Insider lists the following startups: ShoeDazzle, Factual, Omaze, BeachMint, GiantMedia, Burstly, GameSalad, SurfAir, CardLike, MakerStudio, DailyLook, Shop Hers, The Honest Co., Chill, Machinima, Riot Games, Intelligent Beauty, uSamp, NastyGal, FastPay, DogVacay, MySocialCloud, Hypemarks, Cornerstone, LegalZoom. 12 Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing LA Forever (July 9th) […]

  • Aromatherapy for Entrepreneurs

    Need to focus, concentrate, or memorize things? Surround yourself with Rosemary. Want to get a room to start thinking creatively? Use Clove Oil, which stimulates the mind, and combine it with citrus aromas, which elevates mood. While there doesn’t seem to be many large scale studies that “prove” the effectiveness of aromatherapy, we do know […]