This advert against going a little bit faster has been playing in South Australia for a little while now. I basically never watch TV and yet I’ve seen it my share of times. But is it really effective? This post isn’t likely to have any good stats, because it isn’t about that it’s about how… Continue reading Creepers Advert
Yeast or Egg, the future of Humanity?
My Dad thinks of humans as akin to Yeast, we will eventually kill ourselves off, swimming in our own waste. I think of us like an embyro in an egg, we have to break out of our current growth mentality. Yeast produce Alcohol as a waste product. Given enough sugar they will produce so much… Continue reading Yeast or Egg, the future of Humanity?
Fishburners Skype convo – List of Angels/VCs in Australia
[3:35:58 PM] robertaoliu: if anyone else finds this useful, here’s what I’ve got so far for angels/VCs in Australia [3:36:09 PM] robertaoliu: info@stanski.com, admin@nextec.com.au, info@optimum-capital.com.au, admin@starfishvc.com, admin@alchemyequities.com.au, deals@melbourneangels.net, simon.macfarlane@lenoxmontague.com, lmacklin@cvc.com.au, info@divergent.com.au, greg.wang@equitypartners.com.au, vcp@vcp.com.au, info@innovationcapital.net, info@rightclickcapital.com, contact@a-b.com.au, mhirshorn@fourhats.com.au, enquiries@tvp.com.au, john.murphy@investec.com.au, info@allencapital.com.au, ascalon@ascalon.com.au, sydney@lazard.com, enquiries@catalystinvest.com.au, mail@co-investor.net, contactus@conceptfs.com.au, mail@crescentcap.com.au, paul.batchelor@dbcapital-partners.com, rdulhunty@devcapital.com.au, enquiries@ethicalcapital.com.au, privateequity@gs.com.au, sydney@gresham.com.au, contact@hawkesbridge.com.au, info@helmsman.com.au, keith@ktmcapital.com.au, info@rmbcapital.com.au,… Continue reading Fishburners Skype convo – List of Angels/VCs in Australia
Juncture in life – What will happen next?
Is at an interesting juncture in his life and isn’t sure how things will go, most options involve me working very intensely over the next few months, the biggest issue is that I’m in enough debt that it hurts (~$8K) : Teacher Time, the web platform I’m helping develop with a passionate group of entrepreneurs… Continue reading Juncture in life – What will happen next?
4 Paradigm Changes
There’s 4 main things that I’d like to help usher paradigm changes in : Entertainment – Using the Multipath, interactive online video concept. Education – Using a combination of the flipped classroom model and child-driven self education. Energy – From centralised Fossil Fuels, to decentralised renewables (although I’m helping push some large scale centralised renewable… Continue reading 4 Paradigm Changes
The Most Astounding Fact (Neil DeGrasse Tyson)
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer.
Zeitgeist Movement Video Wall
I recently added some videos to the Zeitgeist Info Video Wall, check them out! http://zeitgeist-info.com/video-wall
Update : I’m 108% busy
In the theme of openness and transparency and just generally updating my blog : I’m currently working 9-5 at the Adelaide Festival and the very busy Festival period is starting. I’m developing a web platform for an education startup called Teacher Time. I’m the founder of the South Australian Zeitgeist Movement chapter and would like… Continue reading Update : I’m 108% busy
Green Bike is Green
I thought this was an interesting dichotomy. A bright green bike vs the dark Crowne Plaza in the background.
Occupy Movement Proposal – Be Solutions Based
After a discussion after the GA there was a great idea. Be solutions focused. This is my proposal to the Occupy Movement Proposal : Occupy should not talk so much about what we are against. We should primarily talk about viable solutions which we support and why. We should be solutions focused. If there is an issue or range of interconnected issues without… Continue reading Occupy Movement Proposal – Be Solutions Based