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What to Know About Self-Publishing
As part of my family’s holiday traditions, each year I like to make up a story (usually something with more humor than story). I decided...
Mark Robinson
Dec 1, 20207 min read
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The Changing Pace of Decisions in Business
Board rooms and company leadership in most industries are now faced with having to make faster decisions than ever before.
Mark Robinson
Oct 27, 20203 min read
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Surviving the Coronavirus: A Crash Course in Managing Teams Remotely
Essentials lessons for managing teams remotely during the Corona Virus
Mark Robinson
Mar 7, 20205 min read
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Nikon Product Woes
I should start this article by saying that I am a loyal Nikon user. I think that Nikon’s products are top notch and as a general...
Mark Robinson
Mar 29, 20182 min read
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Why I Invested In Captario
I am at best, an infrequent investor. On occasion, I see a company that addresses a real problem with the potential to provide solid...
Mark Robinson
Nov 30, 20162 min read
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Apple's Latest Laptop Release May Hurt Sales
This past October, Apple announced its newest line of laptop computers. As with most new laptops, they featured faster performance,...
Mark Robinson
Nov 1, 20162 min read
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Does Full Transparency Work in Small Business
I wrote this article after being exposed to the length the Norwegian government goes to keep Norwegian businesses completely transparent...
Mark Robinson
Oct 25, 20163 min read
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The Life and Death of Flickr
For almost a decade I have been a devoted user of Flickr. I’ve long enjoyed capturing photos and sharing them with friends. Late last...
Mark Robinson
Sep 21, 20163 min read
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Email Campaigns Part 1: Testing your Message
Many companies take valuable time to create new products without considering how they are going to actually market to their consumers....
Mark Robinson
Sep 9, 20163 min read
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Closing the Loop on Your Business Model
Over the past 2 months, I spoke with two entrepreneurs who shared the same general story for their companies. They both built companies...
Mark Robinson
Mar 26, 20163 min read
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Design For Edge Cases
Have you ever experienced a feeling of dread when you purchase a product and later discover that it is not well thought through? You turn...
Mark Robinson
Mar 2, 20164 min read
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What Does A Successful Team Look Like?
Like many people, I have been on some really solid teams. I have also sailed on the proverbial Titanic as well as with a crew that...
Mark Robinson
Dec 8, 20154 min read
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Product Opportunities: Finding the Crossroads
There are a lot of factors which go into building a successful product, not the least of which is finding the right idea to pursue. Every...
Mark Robinson
Sep 25, 20152 min read
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Product Design Does Not End With Designing A Good Product
Designing a good product is a tough undertaking. It generally involves a lot of trial and error and above all, patience. It is also...
Mark Robinson
Jan 18, 20153 min read
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Starting Something New In Scandinavia
This week concludes my last days at Innovation Norway. Officially, I am part of the dearly departed this Thursday. I will still be...
Mark Robinson
Jul 29, 20145 min read
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Defeating Darth Vader In Your Office
Over the holidays, a close friend shared a very difficult situation with me. One of the members of his company found a way to hold his...
Mark Robinson
Jan 7, 20145 min read
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A Simple Way To Save The U.S. Postal Service
The Post Office is really in dire straits. Recently, there was an announcement that over 100,000 postal workers were going to be laid...
Mark Robinson
Dec 13, 20133 min read
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Failure Is Your Best Teacher and a Roadmap for Success
As the New Year approaches, I find myself embracing the cliché and reflecting on 2013. Over the year, I have seen some striking...
Mark Robinson
Dec 11, 20132 min read
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Never Under Estimate The Last Mile
Having grown up in La Jolla, California, I have fond memories of bike riding with my friends down to the beach during summer break. I...
Mark Robinson
Nov 15, 20133 min read
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The Opportunity For Norway
Years ago, my father said to me that “you often have to embrace change or get crushed by it.” At the time, we were talking about people...
Mark Robinson
May 31, 20132 min read
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