Mark RobinsonDec 1, 20207 minWhat to Know About Self-PublishingAs 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 RobinsonOct 27, 20203 minThe Changing Pace of Decisions in BusinessBoard rooms and company leadership in most industries are now faced with having to make faster decisions than ever before.
Mark RobinsonMar 7, 20205 minSurviving the Coronavirus: A Crash Course in Managing Teams RemotelyEssentials lessons for managing teams remotely during the Corona Virus
Mark RobinsonMar 29, 20182 minNikon Product WoesI 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 RobinsonNov 30, 20162 minWhy I Invested In CaptarioI am at best, an infrequent investor. On occasion, I see a company that addresses a real problem with the potential to provide solid...
Mark RobinsonNov 1, 20162 minApple's Latest Laptop Release May Hurt SalesThis past October, Apple announced its newest line of laptop computers. As with most new laptops, they featured faster performance,...
Mark RobinsonOct 25, 20163 minDoes Full Transparency Work in Small BusinessI wrote this article after being exposed to the length the Norwegian government goes to keep Norwegian businesses completely transparent...
Mark RobinsonSep 21, 20163 minThe Life and Death of FlickrFor 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 RobinsonSep 9, 20163 minEmail Campaigns Part 1: Testing your MessageMany companies take valuable time to create new products without considering how they are going to actually market to their consumers....
Mark RobinsonMar 26, 20163 minClosing the Loop on Your Business ModelOver the past 2 months, I spoke with two entrepreneurs who shared the same general story for their companies. They both built companies...
Mark RobinsonMar 2, 20164 minDesign For Edge CasesHave 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 RobinsonDec 8, 20154 minWhat 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 RobinsonSep 25, 20152 minProduct Opportunities: Finding the CrossroadsThere 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 RobinsonJan 18, 20153 minProduct Design Does Not End With Designing A Good ProductDesigning a good product is a tough undertaking. It generally involves a lot of trial and error and above all, patience. It is also...
Mark RobinsonJul 29, 20145 minStarting Something New In ScandinaviaThis week concludes my last days at Innovation Norway. Officially, I am part of the dearly departed this Thursday. I will still be...
Mark RobinsonJan 7, 20145 minDefeating Darth Vader In Your OfficeOver 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 RobinsonDec 13, 20133 minA Simple Way To Save The U.S. Postal ServiceThe Post Office is really in dire straits. Recently, there was an announcement that over 100,000 postal workers were going to be laid...
Mark RobinsonDec 11, 20132 minFailure Is Your Best Teacher and a Roadmap for SuccessAs the New Year approaches, I find myself embracing the cliché and reflecting on 2013. Over the year, I have seen some striking...
Mark RobinsonNov 15, 20133 minNever Under Estimate The Last MileHaving 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 RobinsonMay 31, 20132 minThe Opportunity For NorwayYears 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...