Archive for the 'New Ideas' Category

Adobe BrowserLab

Adobe BrowserLab is a web-based service that allows you to view websites on popular browsers and operating systems. Supported browser/operating system combinations include:

Firefox 3.0 / Windows XP
Firefox 3.0 / OS X
Firefox 2.0 / Windows XP
Firefox 2.0 / OS X
IE 7.0 / Windows XP
IE 6.0 / Windows XP
Safari 3.0 / OS X.

BrowserLab runs inside your favorite [...]

Ribbit Developer Platform

So, what’s Ribbit?  Ribbit is a platform that allows you to add voice to your Flash and Flex applications.  Check out my (simple) entry for Ribbit’s first developer challenge.
Once the app has successfully logged in, press the Call Me button to call me at Agile Media Ventures.  If your Flash Player supports audio, Flash will [...]

Crowdsourcing and 99designs

As a part of starting a new company, I’m currently working on some of the more mundane tasks associated with the startup of a new venture, like registering the LLC, setting up bank accounts, looking into options for office space, etc.  To balance these tasks, I’m also in the middle of getting a logo designed [...]

Build Your Own Office From a Kit…

Metal, prefabricated offices have come a long way in the past decade.  Not only is it much more affordable than in years past, it’s a quick and green way to meet your home office space needs.
There are several vendors that offer prefab office kits, including kitHAUS, Modern Shed and Modern Cabana.
Questions to ask yourself before [...]

Coworking

I just came across an article in the Chicago Tribune about coworking.  It’s a term used to describe office space that’s shared by several people, usually self-employed entrepreneurs or part-time employees looking to escape from their spare bedroom at home, the local Starbucks or other workspace.
According to the article, “Coworking sites first showed up in [...]