January 2009

Transcript: Starting a Company in a Down Economy

by Chip Griffin on January 23, 2009

The following is a transcript of the conversation with Jesse Devitte that aired on January
15, 2009.

Transparency vs. Personal Privacy

by Chip Griffin on January 23, 2009

In a nation often obsessed by the notion of personal privacy, especially as it relates to health care, what are entrepreneurs to do when they face serious health questions? When the outcome of an executive’s medical situation may affect employees, investors, business partners, or customers, should the individual share information. If so, how much?

The Online Advertising Cost Fraud

by Chip Griffin on January 23, 2009

Don’t drink the online advertising Kool Aid and dismiss more traditional media outlets. At the same time, don’t buy in to the Internet advertising doldrums and give up on new media opportunities. Try different things and evaluate how beneficial they are to the objectives you are trying to achieve.

A New Era Dawns

by Chip Griffin on January 20, 2009

Today at noon, Barack Obama will take the oath of office. He ushers in what is unquestionably a new era in American politics. For many, he instills a new sense of hope. For others, that optimism is tempered to varying degrees by concern over the policies he will implement.

Transcript: College Aid in Troubled Times

by Chip Griffin on January 16, 2009

The following is an unverified transcript of the conversation with Christopher Penn that aired on January 14, 2009. Chip Griffin: My guest today is Christopher Penn. He’s the producer of the Financial Aid Podcast and, probably, one of the more informed people I know about the state of financial aid in this country. I welcome [...]

Starting a Company in a Down Economy

by Chip Griffin on January 15, 2009

Jesse Devitte of Borealis Ventures discusses how the current economic environment provides both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Jesse himself is an entrepreneur turned investor with experience in times of boom and bust

College Aid in Troubled Times

by Chip Griffin on January 14, 2009

Christopher Penn of the Financial Aid Podcast discusses how the current economic environment impacts student options when paying for college. He shares tips and advice on how to minimize costs and maximize aid.

Transcript: Libraries in the Age of Wikipedia

by Chip Griffin on January 14, 2009

The following is an unverified rush transcript of the conversation with Bill Mayer, recorded on January 13, 2008.

Libraries in the Age of Wikipedia

by Chip Griffin on January 13, 2009

How are university libraries adapting to a world in which students have wider access to information resources through services like Google and Wikipedia? Bill Mayer, University Librarian at American University in Washington, DC, discusses how institutions are serving the research needs of students and faculty today.

Hiatus Ends for Conversations

by Chip Griffin on January 10, 2009

With the start of the new year, Conversations resumes with a slate of interesting guests and topics already scheduled.