Martin Dougiamas 43, is the founder and lead developer of Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment), open-source software project that is a free course management system. The company is based in Perth, Australia and not only manages the Moodle software but also manages Moodle Headquarters, the Moodle Community and the Moodle Partner Network. Moodle […]
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Otavio Goood is the founder and CEO of Quest Visual, which developed “World Lens.” His partner in the venture is John DeWeese. World Lens is an smart-technology application, which can be used to convert foreign languages and objects into familiar content for the user. Their goal is to help the people of the world communicate, […]
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Hi Dave,
This is certainly an interesting app. I have many international students in my classes who would benefit from it, especially since it doesn’t require the user to be connected to the Internet (and we cannot get Wi-Fi connections consistently through the concrete walls of the computer labs). I checked out the website and liked the fact that you can simply point your phone at text and have it translated instantly. This would certainly help students in a test situation where they need to know the translation of a question very quickly.
Deborah
I suppose the trick would be guiding students how to use it appropriately so that it was used to build their skills rather than permitting them to bypass having to learn the language or concepts.
Hi Dave,
As a second language teacher I think this app has much potential. You are right, this type of venture would not have been possible 10 years ago . . . just imagine what apps folks will be able to come up with in another 5 years or so! The possibilities are unlimited!
Marie-France
So, the sci-fi geek in me harkens back to the Star Trek Universal Translator. Not the first sci-fi gizmo to make it into the real world and undoubtedly not the last! If only transporters were coming soon …
Thanks for the summary!
Janet
interesting to see what types of new products are going to be produced in the future. It’s interesting that many of the research into a technology for one purpose are often then producing spin-off applications (research into cloaking technology is better refining use of light in optics and computing power).
Emad RizkallaPresident & CEO, Co-founder Bluedrop Performance Learning Emad is recognized as one of North America’s pioneers and leaders in eLearning, entrepreneurship and corporate leadership. He co-founded Bluedrop (formerly ZeddComm) in 1992 as a young engineering student, has been honoured as one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40? and was featured in a TIME Magazine […]
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Hi Greg,
I had the chance to hear Emad speak here in Toronto and what struck me the most about his presentation was his passion about the product and the people he works with. It was refreshing to hear a presentation about a highly technical topic (promoting Bluedrop’s Coursepack) in a clear language which of course in my opinion reflects the company’s initial mission “to simplify and humanize the concept of synthetic learning and make it accessible to corporations and individuals.”
Leonora
Ian Huckabee, Co-founder and CEO of WeejeeLearning. Weejeelearning provides corporate instructional design services in elearning, social learning, and mobile learning. Weejee learning is a relatively small and young consultancy company but have already developed a marketable portfolio. Developing and maintaining an elearning department in-house is a costly practice. Weejee relies on the strategic decision to […]
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Nicolas Borg is co-founder and CEO of Edmodo. He and Jeff O’Hara are former Chicago area schools IT support technicians. The two recognized the obstacles teachers face in attempting to incorporate technology for learning in their classrooms. With their ideas and in response to teacher feedback the two developed Edmodo to meet the needs of […]
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Claire,
Great summary! I’m always amazed at the ventures that spring out of people recognizing a gap or a problem in the way something is currently being done. The real challenge is being able to follow through on it. It seems as if they have solid board members who should be able to leverage their past experience with LinkedIn and Facebook to take the company to the next level.
Deborah
Deborah, I agree with you. It’s not too uncommon to share great ideas but its far less common to hear about people taking their ideas to the next level. I think it requires passion, courage and a great deal of stamina to move past the idea stage. That, and of course support from experienced individuals.
Thanks for providing this background information. I had heard about this venture but didn’t take the time to learn more. Based on this summary, I took the plunge and have established an account. If it’s coming from the ground roots of an education technology need, it’s GOT to have benefit for educators, because education (teachers and leaders) are frequently left without sufficient or effective tools to face the challenges in the job.
You’re welcome Helen. Completing this assignment was valuable for me too. I’ve had an Edmodo account for some time but haven’t used it yet. Now that I know more about Edmodo I can see advantages to using it with students rather than always working in Moodle. It’s a format students who use Facebook are familiar with which could encourage more participation in discussions. A user friendly way for them to share photos and videos as well as text.
Hi Claire,
Thanks for the summary. I had heard about Edmodo recently but haven’t used it myself and after reading your summary I am going to look into it. I have been trying different venues for online asynchronous class discussions and haven’t quite found the perfect fit yet.
I appreciated your comment about the founder being an IT guy for a school district – certainly someone who would have heard a great deal about what teachers are looking for!
Thanks,
Janet
Janet, I hear what you’re saying about finding the right venue to encourage asynchronous class discussions. This year for the first time I’ve had some success with that in Moodle forums but as I said earlier, I wonder if using a format more familiar to students would encourage greater participation.
Did you know that Edmodo recently added Google docs integration? That’s got me very interested as it could prove helpful during group projects. For more ways to use Edmodo you might want to take a look at: http://www.slideshare.net/seyfert6/20-ways-to-use-edmodo
Curt Richardson is the founder and CEO of ‘OtterBox’, a company founded in 1998 and currently headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. A life-long entrepreneur, Curt has been involved with many business startups, all starting from a very young age where he always proven to be of ‘innovative spirit’. From his ‘management’ of yard sales in […]
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HI Yves,
I thought this was an interesting profile on Curt, and I happen to think that Otterbox makes some great products. I’d agree at a glance that they just look like plastic, but really they are very well made and I know a lot people who use them for storing and transporting expensive/breakable gear.
I’d agree that his picture does provide a semblance of “genuine” and his approach to provide credit to others and promote people who have worked their way up and demonstrated skill is a trait one would like in a boss/ venture leader. These mean that people will want to work for them and feel like they will get credit for their insights and thus are likely to produce more novel products or ideas.
Dave
I took the entrepreneur self-assessment survey and I’m definitely not an entrepreneur. However, the questions they ask are interesting. Time to become innovators! Donna:)
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Hi Donna,
I took it too and was just at the average for some and way below for others! Maybe a bit risk averse….
Denise
Future Learning Finland I would not support this venture based on this elevator pitch, although I find the idea of collaborating between countries a worthwhile learning venture. Message The video of the conference is of very poor quality and personally I find that a PowerPoint presentation makes for a boring presentation. I lost interest after […]
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John Baker is the founder, president and CEO of Kitchener, Ontario company Desire2Learn. John founded the company in 1999 when he was still an engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Desire2Learn is a company that provides a learning management system (LMS) to K to 12 and post-secondary institutions, corporations, government and healthcare organizations. Major […]
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Deb, this is a well written bio and venture presentation. I spent several hours reviewing this company as well, since it is located in Ontario and provides essential service to the Education Ministry for blended and online learning. I was particularly interested in John Baker’s reflections and response to the patent infringement litigation he has successfully fought as shared in the Communitech interview. He shared his response to the challenge by being open and honest in his communication strategy, which certainly helped build a stronger brand support from employees and customers. With a growing workforce and a vision of global service provision, this is certainly one venture to watch.
Thanks, Helen. I was interested in the company because of their link to the Ministry and they were recently chosen as the LMS provider for the University of Waterloo. Until I researched the company in more detail, I had no idea they were so diversified in terms of the products and services they offer.
Deborah
Now that I have reviewed and investigated other ventures, I realize how polished and user centered their website information is, in terms of the visual images, vocabulary choices, and readily accessible links to important information. I was struck by the current and future vision for this company and sent the job posting link to a few people I know. I am interested in seeing how the LMS works, in comparison to Moodle or WebCT, as well as the co-ordination of the e-portfolio component, since this is an area of current research for me. Have you (or any others) used this product or know more about it?
Hi Helen,
I would agree with you about the website. Not only is it easy to navigate, but I like how they split the customer base into K-12, higher education, corporate and government so you can easily see the services available.
My daughter completed several online courses with school boards that used the LMS. I really liked the way it was set up and navigation was very intuitive. I personally haven’t used the e-portfolio component, so I can’t offer any assistance.
Deborah
Just a note that – if you`re interested – the cumulative ratings for each of the ventures in the Pitch Pool are now available. Simply go to the Pitch Pool, open the venture post in question, and click on `view ratings` within the ratings box. You can see how your ratings influenced the overall […]
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Hi David,
I think this polling plug-in is a great idea! And I think you will get a more accurate indication of what students really think if the previous responses are hidden.
Danielle
Heather Hiles is the founder and current CEO of Pathbrite™, formerly called Ripplesend. Pathbrite™ provides an e-Portfolio platform in which users can build and create a masterpiece of their personal data like school projects, performance video clips, and resumes – the usual stuff. Pathbrite™ differentiates itself from others by […]
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Hi Ronna,
I agree with your comment about difficulties with academic institution e-Folios. I have wondered about access to the e-Folios I have built in ETEC courses and how long I would have access to them after I am done my degree. As they are in a WordPress format, I plan to move them to a public WordPress location so I can keep access to them, but a site like Pathbrite looks interesting.
Janet
I’m glad everyone participated in the analyst bootcamp so energetically. Some really good points were made about the ventures, but also the process of analyzing ventures (as this week was obviously practice for your A1!). I trust the exercise was useful in getting you to assume the mindset of an analyst and investor. Being an […]
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Hello David
I am sorry I posted (Monday 1:30 am) a short answer or notion to a posting about re-Phrase before reading the welcoming note to week 4.
Hussain
Hi Hussain and David,
I too fell in the same trap, I answered week 3 posts before reading the welcoming note for week 4.
Although I understand that it is important to keep within the course deadline in order to maximize communication and learning possibilities, I find it is too bad that we can’t also respond to each other’s posts beyond the weekly deadlines. I personally like to ‘mull over’ what was learned and ideas and replies often come to me after reflection . . .
In all other MET courses I enjoyed the fact that I could go back and rediscuss various points with colleagues. It will certainly be a challenge to ‘keep to the weekly posts’.
Marie-France
No worries, Hussain. I’m only hoping to cultivate our collective good manners in advance of the EMTs starting.
David
Entrepreneur Boot Camp – First Take
I feel that I am more of an innovator/inventor than an entrepreneur so this exercise will be extremely challenging. I like to invent things but believe I truly lack the skills and expertise to market my products/services/ideas. I’m also not sure I will be a good CEO or organizational leader of anything.
Perhaps I am more of an intrapreneur – I feel much more comfortable initiating change within my own teaching organization. Taking it outside to start something new is somewhat of a scary thought, but for the purpose of this course I will give it a try. I am confident that from this experience I will at least learn how to evaluate worthwhile learning ventures.
Off I go chasing rainbows of emerging, transformative agents for learning . . .
Hi Marie France,
Being and intrapreneur is a very valuable asset from my perspective. Personally I find this really challenging and I would really like to learn from your experience – what has worked for you? What tips can you share?
Leonora
Hi Leonora,
My experience as an intrapreneur is mainly based on my suggesting new projects, strategies or tools within my school. In my previous job my title was ‘change agent’. I was a teacher, but I was also expected to initiate and implement a multitude of just-in-time workshops and inovative projects to promote bilingualism in the workplace.
The way I went about it was to first evaluate the needs of the clientele/students and then take in all the factors such as: available funds, time, resources, and learning objectives and expectations etc. Thus began the process of initiating change within that organization.
I suppose I am also an entrepreneur, I did run my own artist studio and art workshop business for 15 years and I have also started a gardening business on the side. I think the essential ingredient for becoming an entrepreneur is probably passion and creativity. However, becoming an entrepreneur for a learning venture is totally new to me . . . I hope to learn much about this endeavour in this course.
Hello David,
Thank you for bringing the uncategorized topic to our attention. Of course, many of my posts are there. I went to edit but then how do I choose where to re-direct my posts to to?
Sorry, using a blog is new to me and I’m still trying to get used to it. Thanks for your patience.
Donna
Hi Donna,
I too posted in the uncategorized forum when I thought I was posting in the weekly one – I even lost a post somewhere in cyberspace and had to re-post it Monday. Like you it is my first experience blogging and I am just now getting the hang of it.
Now that I know how to redirect posts it will be much easier to do than copying and pasting in the proper category.
Marie-France
That’s OK, Donna – thanks for being patient with this unfamiliar learning environment.
Section 1.8 on the upper menu provides a good overview of how to use the blog, including a useful diagram of how to select categories, tags, etc. When editing you can select a category specific to the subject of the post, and that gives it a home.
Cheers,
David
Thank you David,
I’m still discovering this Blog system. I must be getting old because it’s taking longer to get used to than I originally thought. I really appreciate your help.
Have a great week,
Donna
No, I would not invest in this venture based on this pitch alone. Would I be interested in selling courses through this site? Yes – the dollar signs are flashing. Pain Point: Kelly states that her company makes it easier to sell courses worldwide but is it a huge problem? How much easier? What are […]
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Hi Ronna,
I agree, I would not invest in OpenSesame based on this pitch.
Nice find! I think this is a good example if how one could be taken in by a professional looking site. I think the concept is great as it is feasible, though it is not original. I think the most important point to be made from a venture capitalist point of view is how exactly OpenSesame will actively pursue potential buyers. A course designer or those who want to market eLearning opportunities will only come to OpenSesame if they are not able to do this on their own. Thus, their competitive edge is seriously lacking.
Danielle
Hi again, Ronna –
Once again, this video is much more of a commercial than an elevator pitch, but thanks for bringing it forward!
David
Hi Ronna,
I find that this elevator pitch provides a great venture concept – but is there something out there of similar value? It is not clear if this venture is providing something new or better. As a potential investor I would want to invest in a venture I know will make money . . . it can only make money if customers will use it. This elevator pitch does not convince me this product/service would thrill users.
Yes, I would invest in this venture. Do I like flashcards? No, but this presentation was successful at getting my attention and making me want to learn more about the company. In other words they succeeded in getting their foot in the door. I can also understand the advantage of and need for this technology […]
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Hi Ronna –
Thanks for posting on Brainscape!
This video illustrates an important core concept in 522. It is really a “commercial” rather than an “elevator pitch”. It was created to get you to buy/use their product (aimed at customers) rather than to buy shares in their company (aimed at investors). It may seem like a minor difference, but no matter how cool they make their product sound, without the cold hard facts about business model, etc, its tough for an EVA to buy in. For example, they only talk about their team from a marketing perspective (scientists, etc) to make you believe the product is good, but does anyone in this company have any business experience (that’s what an investor wants to know)?
So yes, this is definitely a ‘pitch’ (of the product), but not an ‘elevator pitch’. If we had to decide on investing in companies based on their product commercials alone, success in investing would be impossible.
It’s a really interesting distinction. Both commercials and elevator pitches try to present the rosiest possible picture of their subject, so it is “caveat emptor” in each case, but the elevator pitch talks about the product only briefly and as a means to generate excitement about the company, and the commercial doesn’t usually talk about the company at all.
A good analysis based on what the video actually revealed.
David
No, I would not invest in Evernote. While I was impressed with Evernote’s product and found the CEO/presenter likable, I felt the pitch was directed towards a potential user rather than a potential investor. If the question was would I want to invite CEO, Phil Libin, to present a more detailed Venture […]
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This was a good critique. Like ‘Learning unlimited’ your venture also seemed to appeal to no one in particular. There are different ways of investing other than with captial, such as time and expertise, but it is important for the pitch to clearly state who it is addresssing and what the venture is looking for. Be it money, expertise, staff, voluneers or participants. You make an important point, if the elevator pitch is addressing investors then after watching the pitch they should know where they fit in. Something to think about as I think of designing my own elevator pitch . . .
Thanks Marie. Yes, I think this exercise was very helpful in learning what NOT to do. Sticking to that 1 minute time limit must be extremely difficult.
Learning Unlimited I would support a venture of this nature, but I am not convinced in supporting this specific one based on the elevator pitch. Although I find the idea of a learning venture/collaboration between universities and high schools both important and a good idea to motivate learning, I found the elevator pitch lacked many […]
Continue reading Learning Unlimited I would support a ven… Posted in: Week 03: Analyst Bootcamp Learning Unlimited I would support a venture of this nature, but I am not convinced in supporting this specific one based on the elevator pitch. Although I find the idea of a learning venture/collaboration between universities and high schools both important and a good idea to motivate learning, I found the elevator pitch lacked many […]
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I agree with your criticism that this pitch is too self-absorbed, really preaching a movement rather than pitching a venture. Take note – this is a chronic problem for learning technology ventures pitched by educators, who often become so passionate about the learning potential that they don’t even discuss the venture mechanics, thereby losing investor interest. Investors really want to see passion in a pitch, but if that passion is misplaced it can be deadly.
David
Hello David,
This past week has been an interesting one as I embark on designing my own elevator pitch. By learning to be critical of the pitches I viewed I have noted many traps I could easily fall into. For example, there is a fine line between being passionate and self-absorbed. I also find that it appears extremely challenging to cover all the important points and get a clear message across, while remaining passionate.
This was a great exercise to really see what makes or breaks a pitch.
NO, I would not invest in this venture. People: I preferred a graphical, visual presentation over a talking head. I enjoyed the slides and they gave me a good understanding of what Cloud Connect is about. I don`t know what position the author is responsible for – is he a sales person, owner, manager […]
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Hi,
I enjoyed reading your post. It’s interesting that you noted that you prefer “a graphical, visual presentation over a talking head”. It seems the presentation preference depends on the listener. I prefer a mix of both; I need to see who is pitching the product or service, but the number-cruncher in me needs some detail. I’m beginning to appreciate that it’s a pretty tall order to deliver both in a brief elevator pitch!
I also think you raised a great point about needing to see how the product fits in. I know it’s critical for me to be able to “connect the dots” to evaluate the need for the product or service.
Deborah
Hello Deborah,
I too have come to the conclusion that it must be difficult to creare an elevator pitch that has all the neceesary details and visuals to convince an investor. It will be a challenge when I work on my own elevator pitch, and at the moment critiquing them and also reading other’s critique helps me realize what appears to be important – but also that you can’t possibly appeal to everyone with one’s pitch.
NO, I would not invest in SchoolManager. Lacking experience in administration, I don’t think I could add any value to this venture aside from capital. However, the product does differentiate itself from the rest of the market by combining a learning management system (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard) with a student management system (e.g. BCeSIS). From the […]
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Hi Colin,
You bring up a good point when you say that investing in a venture does not simply mean with capital. When I reviewed my elevator pitch, I realized that the pitch could be viewed from a student perspective (investing the time to engage in a learning experience), a teacher perspective (investing energy and time into teaching as a volunteer), a higer learning instititution (investing the space for wrokshops) or as a capital investor. I think it is very important the elevator pitch is quite clear about what type of investors they seek.
Yes, I would invest in this venture. The Content: I appreciate a short pitch, sweet and to the point. The MEgo widget will clearly meet a demand in today’s environment where everyone has to manage a series of individual profiles. This widget will sync all profiles together, allowing the user to spend less time updating […]
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Hi Lisa,
I think there’s a lot to be said for a pitch that gets to the point quickly. I certainly appreciate this directness whether I’m watching a pitch or a TV commercial. It’s interesting that the company chose to “name-drop.” I’m curious…did that sway your opinion in any way regarding a potential investment?
Deborah
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HJDeW 11:15 am on May 30, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Danielle, this was an interesting summary. After recently reading an article written by Dougiamas for another course, it brings to light the importance of the underlying philosophies and values of the leader (see some of his writing http://dougiamas.com/writing/) when working in an educational marketplace.
Helen
Danielle 3:19 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Helen,
Thanks for the link! I actually have this one bookmarked from past courses. It is interesting to read his thoughts on constructivism and connectivism and how these learning theories have played a role in the development of Moodle. He is certainly an innovator worth following!
Danielle
Claire Burgoyne 12:05 pm on May 30, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Danielle, an interesting fact you include is that Dougiamas was educated by correspondence. I wonder how much that childhood experience contributed to his determination to create an LMS designed with social constructionism principles at its core. I teach online courses and have created all my courses in Moodle. I’m moving more and more toward activities that allow students to interact with one another and appreciate the fourms, chats, glossaries, and wikis. While I’m beginning to include other tools that exist outside of Moodle such as WordPress I appreciate that I can create social experiences for students within Moodle rather than being restricted to creating course that are little more than online texts.
Danielle 3:30 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Claire,
I have no doubt that Dougiamas’s early learning experiences played a role in the creation of Moodle. I have only used Moodle for ETEC 565 and I find it interesting that while Moodle has millions of users, most of the institutions I have been connected with continue to be more interested in the more expensive, commercial software for learning management. I suppose “free” learning does not appeal to everyone!
Danielle
mariefrancehetu 6:51 pm on May 30, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hello Danielle,
I too noted that passion is an important element to make an idea fly. Hard work also seems to be an essential ingredient in implementing and marketing the idea!
As Claire mentions, I do believe having been educated by correspondence could have influenced Dougiamas’ educational venture. Following his own experience he found a problem and looked for a solution. This is often how great ideas come to be.
Marie-France
Danielle 3:35 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Marie-France,
I agree. Dougiamas has experienced the “pain point” first hand. I think this has given him a competitive edge, both personally and in terms of product championship. He certainly knows what he is talking about!
Danielle
gregcamp 10:12 am on May 31, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Great post Danielle, having used Moodle to teach online I can say that Martin has put alot of thought into the design and functionality of the site. I am sure growing up in a small rural community and studying by correspondence has played a significant role in the development of this company as he knows first hand what methods work and don’t work.
Greg
Danielle 3:38 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Greg,
Thanks for your comments. Have you ever used enterprise eLearning environments? I have only used Blackboard Vista and it would be interesting to hear one’s thoughts on the differences.
Danielle
gregcamp 8:32 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
No I haven’t.
Greg
Denise 4:28 am on June 3, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I have expereinced Vista, used a product called Docent and currently an LMS ekp Net Dimensions. In 565 we used Moodle. It had a lot of excellent collaborative tools, but it native user interface is very limited.
Moodle certainly didn’t have the breadth of offerings a few years ago, but over time has really increased its functionality to the point where Unis and other organisations have seriously considered it when looking at LMS change overs.
I work for a small organisation and Moodle would offer an inexpensive option, but there woudl be a lot of training for educaotrs, and we would need to have some robust IT support for customisation that we would want.
denise
gillian 8:12 am on June 3, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Danielle,
Once again, I find myself thinking about how the story behind the venture is the most interesting part of this activity. As you state in your final paragraph it is ‘passion’ and the ‘will’ of the innovator that seems essential in success.
gillian