September 17, 2006
the future belongs to the geeks
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Hugh MacLeod
I'm a cartoonist.
I sell limited-edition prints.
I wrote a book.
I'm CEO of Stormhoek USA, which markets South African wine in the States.
I also draw private commissions.
Prints |
Opening | Current |
|---|---|---|
Bluetrain |
$900 | |
We Need to Talk |
$650 | |
Portfolio #2 |
$300 | |
NY NY |
$275 |
Check this out future geeks.
Its rare to find anyone who actually believes in the future. Let alone wants it!
Reminds me of the Pulp song, Mis-shapes.
Damn… I knew we were going to get stuck with it.
Hugh -
I just spent a day in Cincinnati, OH looking at a new Very Light Jet called the Eclipse 500. The founder and company chairman is Vern Raburn, formerly of MSFT.
It hit me while I was looking at the aircraft that Vern is basically re-inventing the general/business aviation market. He had to invent a company to do it, but he has successfully built a jet that costs less than some sophisticated piston planes and most turboprops.
If you ever get a chance to check out the Eclipse — do so — it may inspire your thoughts on Re-invention and the geeks inheriting the future.
Kindest regards,
Steve
True Dat. [i’m speaking gangster.…yo!]