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About markkolier

Futurist, entrepreneur, left lane driver, baseball lover

In ten words or less – the 24 books I finished in 2015

Posted on January 7, 2016 by markkolier

I saw that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg publicly pledged in 2015 to read two books per month. Well in 2014 I did that and once again in 2015. Mr. Zuckerberg is still winning overall. There are times when trying to … Continue reading →

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The Economist plays hardball – and is right to do so

Posted on December 24, 2015 by markkolier

For the past few years I have been a subscriber and reader of The Economist which calls itself a newspaper even though most people would call it a magazine.  I really like the non-U.S. focused viewpoint of The Economist.  If … Continue reading →

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Change takes longer than people wish but it does happen

Posted on December 17, 2015 by markkolier

The news this week came out that cigarette smoking among American high school students has dropped again. That’s of course really good news for the general health of Americans. From a December 16th article in the Wall Street Journal: “Daily cigarette … Continue reading →

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5 Technology Gifts for 2016 I’d like to see

Posted on December 10, 2015 by markkolier

Reading an article in today’s Wall Street Journal entitled ‘Auto Makers Losing Battle for Dashboard Apps’ reminded me that there are a number of technology-based changes that would be wonderful to use in 2016. What must be kept in mind … Continue reading →

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The Food Network Airport Restaurant Brand Fail

Posted on December 3, 2015 by markkolier

If you have watched Cable or Satellite television in the U.S. in the past few years you are at least somewhat aware of the Food Network. Not being an avid watcher I am aware of shows like Cutthroat Kitchen, Chopped … Continue reading →

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Ah to be in Paris – this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 19, 2015 by markkolier

As I have posted about both that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and also about whether there is Thanksgiving in China, ever since the unfolding of the terrible events in Paris last Friday, I’ve been thinking I wish I could … Continue reading →

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Did you feel it? $200MM ad spend so far DraftKings and FanDuel

Posted on November 12, 2015 by markkolier

If you’ve turned on your television or walked into any sports bar you cannot fail to have seen the incessant ads for DraftKings and FanDuel. On Tuesday New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman shut down the two sites in … Continue reading →

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1111 – Is it Singles Day again already?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by markkolier

Watching a secondary holiday having been ‘born’ is seldom compelling. Most of the holidays on the U.S. calendar were created before I was born. I know there’s a Grandparent’s Day (I had no idea when and looked it up – … Continue reading →

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For entrepreneurs it’s not the money, it’s the M-O-N-E-Y

Posted on October 29, 2015 by markkolier

When I began working back in the 1980’s I worked at a major NYC bank in the marketing department as a marketing associate alongside a number (more than 10) of very smart women (there were one or two men but … Continue reading →

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Micropayments are almost ready for prime time

Posted on October 22, 2015 by markkolier

This fall has been a baseball dream season (so far) for this Mets fan. Even when traveling I want to at least be able to listen to the game if not watch on television (or better yet in person). MLB.com … Continue reading →

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