Archive for the ‘Innovation’ Category
Quote of the Week: The Secret of Change
Published under Favorite Quotes, Innovation, Introspection Jun 06, 2014“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy,
not on fighting the old,
but on building the new.”
― Socrates
I’m amazed by Israel’s many breakthrough scientific and medical contributions.
An interesting perspective on canned tomatoes
Published under Food Industry, Innovation, Introspection Aug 19, 2013This article by Marc Bitman provides interesting food for thought that breaks through the facile assumption that all industrial food production is necessarily evil.
Israeli Scientist Awarded World Food Prize
Published under Innovation, Israel, Science and Technology Jun 13, 2012Israeli scientist Dr. Daniel Hillel was awarded the World Food Prize at the U.S. State Department yesterday for pioneering innovative ways of watering crops in arid desert areas. The presentation of the award commended Dr. Hillel’s scientific achievement as well as his dedication to working with people across borders to help improve food security for all. As he accepted the award, Dr. Hillel asserted that his work is far from complete and urged the global community to unite in efforts towards sustainable food production.
Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Julianna Storch
You don’t have to speak the language to enjoy these magic tricks with the iPad!
Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, posted by Adeena Schlussel
Invitation to roundtable discussion with Daniel for tomorrow night
Published under Entrepreneurship and Management, Innovation, Interesting Random Stuff, Leadership Dec 05, 2011Tomorrow night, December 6th at 6:30pm, Daniel will be participating in a roundtable discussion with Intersections International. This night promises to be an interesting one so please rsvp using the information below if interested!
By Adeena Schlussel
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VALUES AND LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE Presents A CONVERSATION WITH DANIEL LUBETZKY Tuesday, December 6, 2011 A social entrepreneur known for integrating social objectives with sustainable market-driven forces into new business models. He is the CEO and Founder of KIND Healthy Snacks and the KIND Movement. He is also founder of PeaceWorks Inc., and the PeaceWorks Foundation’s OneVoice Movement, and co-founder of Maiyet. RSVP: rsvp@intersectionsinternational.org More information: Sam Simon |
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How Maiyet and other fashion brands can help the developing world
Published under Entrepreneurship and Management, Innovation Nov 21, 2011This great article highlights Paul and Daniel’s work in funding Maiyet, a brand that is among others which are tackling poverty and global issues in a new and innovative way: via fashion. The team, their mission and their style are bound to make a huge impact on the communities they are entrenched in.
by Adeena Schlussel
Scientists create the lightest material on earth
Published under Innovation, Science and Technology Nov 21, 2011Scientists have created the lightest material on earth, according to a recent article in the LA Times. While this sort of innovation warrants its own celebration, it will be even more exciting to see is what scientists proceed to do with this material!
Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel
How Howard Schultz’s leadership caught the president’s attention
Published under Entrepreneurship and Management, Innovation, Leadership, United States Nov 18, 2011Howard Schultz’s campaign to divest from all political campaigns as a sign of disgust for Washington’s political feuds, has caught President Obama’s attention. President Obama recently called the Starbucks CEO to discuss the campaign, and while Schultz emphasized that his campaign is not directed against the President, it is clear that his rally has made an impression on our nation’s leaders.
This article takes a look at that story, as well as others that demonstrate Schultz’s renowned leadership and personality traits.
Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel