dsmBUZZ: Frigid January 2010 Warms to Hot Entrepreneurs

January 5: Evo Terra founder of Podiobookstalks about how he began and continues to expand on the exciting portal that provides exposure for author’s books one serial episode at a time. Podiobooks provides voice to writers to share their work and expand their audience.

January 12: Mike Schwarz of RibbedTee describes his incredible story of going from everyday IT VP to underteentrepreneur and solving a longstanding issue for men and their t-shirts comfort and utility. This is inspiring and intelligent conversation about the process of taking an idea from concept through the stages of manufacturing.

January 19: Lindsey McAllister of Exhibit Smith reveals the inside secrets to the backdrop of museum exhibits and organization. Learn about all the work that takes place behind the scenes to prepare for a display; preserving the artifacts, highlighting the background material, and helping direct the public’s experience. She also offers tips and programs for individuals and small collectors to better preserve their treasures.

January 26: Amber Bowden, founder of Medtrakker, shares the personal journey that led her to create the medical organizer to help empower individuals as they work through their treatment for cancer. Learn the important questions to ask and the data that needs to be maintained, and how both the patient and the caregivers benefit from this invaluable tool.