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isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=7011</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Robert Gordon With this country unwilling to capitulate to single payer health, and settling into a future of the Affordable Care Act, more often referred to as “Obamacare”, I thought today I would take a look at what I see as three of the best run of the many large health insurance companies that operate in this country, and then follow that with a smaller, more emerging health company. The industry in general is in some uncertainty as Obamacare kicks in January 1, 2014. Aetna – Best of the breed Aetna (AET) ranks among the nation&#8217;s largest and best known health insurance companies, serving over 18 million members, and some 37 million individuals with its wide array of health care plans, ranging from typical group plans to Medicaid and Medicare supplements and administration to dental plans. The big recent news for Aetna is its  $7.3 billion acquisition of Coventry Heath Care. The purchase is expected to add five million individuals to Aetna&#8217;s rolls, and be immediately accretive to earnings. As a result, the company has raised its earnings projection for this year to between $5.70 and $5.85 per share, or roughly $1.85 billion, versus $1.66 billion, or $5.17 per [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/7011/featured/an-overview-of-4-healthcare-stocks-in-mid-2013/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Oogwave CEO Gaurav Jain Keeps Collaboration Tools Current</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/7000/long-short-ideas/oogwave-ceo-gaurav-jain-keeps-collaboration-tools-current/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/7000/long-short-ideas/oogwave-ceo-gaurav-jain-keeps-collaboration-tools-current/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:16:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Commodities News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=7000</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright Collaboration tools have become a vital aspect of business as technology advances and companies expand globally. Organizations need a secure, reliable platform where users can coordinate projects and communicate with ease. As more providers enter this space, it is becoming critical for platforms to stay relevant and provide companies with features that increase productivity. Oogwave is one platform providing these services. I sat down with Oogwave CEO Gaurav Jain to gain insight into the company&#8217;s background and discuss how the company stays competitive. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I graduated from IIT (Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee) in 2001 with a degree in Metallurgy and Material Science. I changed  my career to tech after graduation and worked at MindTree Ltd (Bangalore, India) and as a Business Consultant at Volvo IT (Sweden) for five years. Coming from a humble background and my father being a government employee (standard practice during older times in India), it has been an unthinkable diversion, first to technology and then to building products (rather than IT services) and selling these products. My father was shocked and disappointed when [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/7000/long-short-ideas/oogwave-ceo-gaurav-jain-keeps-collaboration-tools-current/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Nicholas Academic Centers Support Underserved High School Students</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6990/long-short-ideas/nicholas-academic-centers-support-underserved-high-school-students/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6990/long-short-ideas/nicholas-academic-centers-support-underserved-high-school-students/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6990</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Erica Thinesen The quality of the education system in the United States has deteriorated over the past few decades. The public school system has been deemed as failing children across the country – studies consistently show U.S. students lagging behind other students in the world in the areas of mathematics and science. One group argues that there needs to be even more funding for education, while another group believes it’s the fault of government, teachers’ unions and the paucity of innovation in classrooms. Whatever the case may be, there is one institution that is helping students gain success in their educational endeavors. The Nicholas Academic Centers (NAC) is an after-school tutoring and mentoring program for high school students.  NAC is based in the state of California and was established in 2008 by Dr. Henry T. Nicholas, III in partnership with retired Judge Jack K. Mandel. NAC is engaged in providing academic assistance, social services, cultural enrichment programs, college connection opportunities and need-based scholarship opportunities for its students.  There are two locations of the Nicholas Academic Centers and both are located in Santa Ana, California. The institutions are safe and are considered to be nurturing venues for high school students.  [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6990/long-short-ideas/nicholas-academic-centers-support-underserved-high-school-students/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>BulbAmerica.com CEO Corey Frons Highlights Shifting Trends in Light Bulb Industry</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6979/featured/bulbamerica-com-ceo-corey-frons-highlights-shifting-trends-in-light-bulb-industry/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6979/featured/bulbamerica-com-ceo-corey-frons-highlights-shifting-trends-in-light-bulb-industry/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:09:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6979</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politics by Susan Wright At one point in time there was little to think about when purchasing a light bulb. The average customer would head over to the hardware store, look at their options of maybe two or three styles, grab the product and head to the register. There were no LED bulbs, or energy concerns for that matter. Today, there are thousands of light bulbs to choose from. One company, BulbAmerica.com, offers 30,000 varieties to consumers. I sat down with BulbAmerica.com CEO Corey Frons to learn more about his background and discuss his company’s success and future plans for growth. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I went to Northeastern University in Boston and majored in Computer Science. Immediately after finishing school, I joined a lucrative Wall Street Trading firm. I traded on the Nasdaq and NYSE for a couple years and decided to make a change as the markets had become too volatile to predict. After leaving a tough Wall Street market, I started my first online jewelry site. After experiencing a great launch, I was quickly drawn into my next project which [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6979/featured/bulbamerica-com-ceo-corey-frons-highlights-shifting-trends-in-light-bulb-industry/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>SecureWaters, Inc. CEO Franco Valentino Gives Water a Voice</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6968/featured/securewater-ceo-franco-valentino-gives-water-a-voice/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6968/featured/securewater-ceo-franco-valentino-gives-water-a-voice/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:44:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6968</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politics&#160; by Susan Wright Methods of determining the cleanliness of water have evolved far beyond a simple pH measurement. SecureWaters, Inc. has developed AquaSentinel technology, a system that communicates with a remote network to record data and generate alerts regarding bodies of water in the case of toxic events. This development has the capacity to influence every aspect of life. As we understand more about of the consequences of unclean water, it is growing more important to monitor our water sources. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Franco Valentino, CEO of SecureWaters, Inc., to gain a more thorough understanding of this technology and the importance of giving water a voice. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I always find it hard to talk about myself.  I&#8217;d rather talk about our team and amazing customers.  Let&#8217;s just say  I&#8217;m a disciple of Verne Harnish, Jim Collins and Seth Godin. If someone is going to be an effective leader, they need to clarify the company&#8217;s vision, and get in from the team to repeat that message. Everyone in our organization focuses on connecting with, and [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6968/featured/securewater-ceo-franco-valentino-gives-water-a-voice/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Social Networking: Still Room For Growth?</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6959/featured/social-networking-still-room-for-growth/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6959/featured/social-networking-still-room-for-growth/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:01:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6959</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politics by Jaiyant Cavale For the last ten years social networking companies have been growing very quickly. Some of these networks began as small ideas, and some were the brain child of a giant corporation.  As social networking sites grow the allure of an IPO is strong, due to the advantages of being a public company. After these companies go public, many factors affect the value of the company, its stock, and opportunities to invest and be profitable. Facebook (FB) started small and is now a giant.  Its origin and history are well documented through the major motion picture The Social Network. Post movie debut, Facebook went public in what was one of the largest internet IPOs’ ever, initially offering its stock for $38 dollars a share. The stock value for the IPO set the value of Facebook at $104 billion. On opening day, Facebook stock struggled to stay above opening price, however, Facebook’s IPO did raise $16 billion (3rd largest IPO of all time). Facebook stock has had a rough time following the IPO, and has never returned to or exceeded its initial stock price. Google (GOOG) + is another social network, birthed from a giant well established business. Google+ launched as [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6959/featured/social-networking-still-room-for-growth/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Jon Lovitch Spreads Holiday Joy with GingerBread Lane Displays</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6945/long-short-ideas/jon-lovitch-spreads-holiday-joy-with-gingerbread-lane-displays/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6945/long-short-ideas/jon-lovitch-spreads-holiday-joy-with-gingerbread-lane-displays/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:52:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6945</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright Some choose music as their art form, some prefer painting, and others dedicate their time to creating intricate gingerbread village displays. One man in particular, Jon Lovitch, believes there is no better way to spread joy than providing a seasonal spectacle for passer biers that he calls GingerBread Lane. He spends all year developing plans for his gingerbread display and this past year he made 138  houses, all made from 100% edible materials I sat down with Jon  Lovitch to discuss how his passion for gingerbread began and his ideas for turning his talent into a thriving business. Tell us about yourself first. Where did you go to school and work in the past? I started cooking when I was 15 years old at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City circa 1991. I became an Executive Chef in 1999 at Manor Country Club in DC. My bachelor&#8217;s degree comes from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and my associates from Johnson County Community College in Kansas City. I discovered my knack for gingerbread while working for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in 1994. Tell us how your company started and when. Who was involved [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6945/long-short-ideas/jon-lovitch-spreads-holiday-joy-with-gingerbread-lane-displays/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gary Guion Bridges Real Estate, Finance, Business Development Together with GGFH Holdings</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6936/long-short-ideas/gary-guion-bridges-real-estate-finance-business-development-together-with-ggfh-holdings/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6936/long-short-ideas/gary-guion-bridges-real-estate-finance-business-development-together-with-ggfh-holdings/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:29:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6936</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright Since he first got into the real estate business, Gary Guion has been making an impact. After playing key roles in many start ups and small firms, Gary founded GGFH Holdings, and has contributed much of his time and money to making the world a better place. I recently sat down with Gary to learn about how he became a successful real estate icon. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past?  I was born in Arlington, Texas to a family of four. I have always had an entrepreneur’s mindset, so when I was in junior high I started the first of many ventures – a landscaping company. After graduating from Fort Worth Country Day School, a small private school in Fort Worth, Texas in 1995, I moved to the state’s capitol to attend the University of Texas at Austin. In mid-2002, I graduated from McComb’s School of Business and joined PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, but in the first two years there I was reminded that I had an entrepreneurial desire that I couldn’t deny. I left PwC and started a paving company; this company later [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6936/long-short-ideas/gary-guion-bridges-real-estate-finance-business-development-together-with-ggfh-holdings/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Artificial Turf Supply President David Barbera Talks Water Conservation</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6927/featured/artificial-turf-supply-president-david-barbera-talks-water-conservation/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6927/featured/artificial-turf-supply-president-david-barbera-talks-water-conservation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:55:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6927</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright According to the EPA, residential use of water for irrigation totals 9 billion gallons per day. Statistics such as this have created a surge to educate consumers about environmental responsibility and the importance of conserving water. Artificial Turf Supply supports the cause by producing a grass replacement ideal for residential and commercial properties, as well as athletic application. I had the opportunity to sit down with David Barbera, President of Artificial Turf Supply, to learn more about how the company was formed and the unique products it offers to its customers. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I graduated with a degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University.  My management style is fairly straight forward and considered to be paternalistic/consultative.  I tend to make decisions in the best interest of the company and staff rather than myself and encourage feedback from all. My experience in this industry began in 2002 as a business development consultant for a company that specialized in the placement and construction of athletic sports domes featuring artificial turf flooring systems.  Through my work with the company, I was [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6927/featured/artificial-turf-supply-president-david-barbera-talks-water-conservation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Time.ly CEO Rik Logtenberg Discusses Online Calendar Tools</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6907/long-short-ideas/time-ly-ceo-rik-logtenberg-discusses-online-calendar-tools/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6907/long-short-ideas/time-ly-ceo-rik-logtenberg-discusses-online-calendar-tools/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 19:39:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6907</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright Online calendars are not in short supply on the internet&#8211;but many calendars provide the bare necessities and stop there. Time.ly, a calendar software company, saw the need for a more comprehensive calendar that functions according to the needs of users. I spoke with Rik Logtenberg, CEO of Time.ly, to gain insight into the inspiration for the software and discuss the company&#8217;s progression since its initial launch. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I&#8217;m a 41 year-old Serial Entrepreneur. I went to University of Western Ontario on a full scholarship to study Language, Thought and Reality, a scholar&#8217;s elective cross-discipline program that combined philosophy, comp sci, linguistics/semiotics, etc. I took a year off in 1995 to start my first web development company, and never went back. I sold my first start-up, Otherways, in 1999, at the height of the dotcom boom. The company that bought it crashed along with the rest of the market in 2001. Ryan Holmes, now CEO of Hootsuite, was one of our employees. It was Ryan&#8217;s first tech job. I was the lesser cofounder of MyTravelGuide with my brother, Ryan Logtenberg. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6907/long-short-ideas/time-ly-ceo-rik-logtenberg-discusses-online-calendar-tools/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>ResortsandLodges.com Founders Discuss the Growing Demand for Online Travel Agencies</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6901/long-short-ideas/resortsandlodges-com-founders-discuss-the-growing-demand-for-online-travel-agencies/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6901/long-short-ideas/resortsandlodges-com-founders-discuss-the-growing-demand-for-online-travel-agencies/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 19:27:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6901</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright In 2012, the U.S. online travel business officially became a $100 billion industry. More and more customers are relying on the convenience of booking travel online, and many of these customers choose sites that bundle up their travel needs into one convenient package. ResortsandLodges.com is one of the sites satisfying the growing demand. I sat down with Ryan and Charles Bailey, Co-Founders of ResortsandLodges.com, to discuss the background of the company and where they see the business in the future. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? Charles: I am one of the original founders of ResortsandLodges.com and currently serve as Chief Executive Officer. My love for technology, design and Internet marketing stems from my days in college while running a web design and development company out of my dorm room. Our management style has truly evolved over the years. We believe in finding great people, setting clear expectations and realistic goals, holding people accountable for results and staying calm under fire when things do not work out as planned. Before acquiring ResortsandLodges.com in 2003 and growing the brand into one of the [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6901/long-short-ideas/resortsandlodges-com-founders-discuss-the-growing-demand-for-online-travel-agencies/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Brosix CEO Stefan Chekanov Talks Instant Messaging for Businesses</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6891/long-short-ideas/brosix-ceo-stefan-chekanov-talks-instant-messaging-for-businesses/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6891/long-short-ideas/brosix-ceo-stefan-chekanov-talks-instant-messaging-for-businesses/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 16:52:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tech News]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6891</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright As businesses grow, so does the need for effective Instant Messaging services. This essential business tool must not only provide businesses rapid communication, but it must also protect the organization&#8217;s secure data. One of the companies who understand this growing demand is Brosix. I sat down with Brosix CEO Stefan Chekanov to discuss how the business launched, as well as the evolution of their competition. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I graduated from Mathematical High School in Plovdiv, Bulgaria and then I got a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria. I started programming in my teen years and have been working as a computer programmer for more than 20 years. Depending on the circumstances, I deploy different management styles. My goal is to grow the business and make the customers and employees happy. Tell us how your company started and when. Who was involved and what did each person do? Brosix started in 2006. At that time we had a software development company and we realized we needed user-friendly inter-office communication. We were using public Instant Messaging [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6891/long-short-ideas/brosix-ceo-stefan-chekanov-talks-instant-messaging-for-businesses/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Banc De Binary CEO Oren Laurent Opens Up on Binary Options</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6882/featured/banc-de-binary-ceo-oren-laurent-opens-up-on-binary-options/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6882/featured/banc-de-binary-ceo-oren-laurent-opens-up-on-binary-options/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 15:42:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6882</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright Binary options are relatively new to the financial market, but the surge of their popularity cannot go unnoticed.  The all-0r-nothing nature of the options simplifies trading and gives traders greater control over their risk exposure. Banc De Binary is a company operating in this area and emphasizes customer service and employee expertise to assist clients in their trading. I sat down with CEO of Banc De Binary, Oren Laruent, to discuss the emergence of binary options and the success his company has seen since entering the market. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I have always been fascinated by financial markets. Even as a child I’d rather watch the financial news than Nickelodeon. My family wanted me to study medicine, but when I told them I had been accepted to study economics, they grudgingly accepted that their dream of having a doctor in the family was over. I networked while I was at college and was offered a position at NAF Hedge Funds as soon as I graduated. It was there that I learned how the markets really work. You can definitely [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6882/featured/banc-de-binary-ceo-oren-laurent-opens-up-on-binary-options/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>3dCart CEO Gonzalo Gil Discusses E-Commerce Software</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6871/featured/3dcart-ceo-gonzalo-gil-discusses-e-commerce-software/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6871/featured/3dcart-ceo-gonzalo-gil-discusses-e-commerce-software/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6871</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright E-commerce sales hit $1 trillion for the first time in 2012 and analysts predict this number to increase by a whopping 18% in 2013. From movie tickets to electronics to property, virtually anything can be purchased online. In order for electronic shopping to be simple and effective, companies utilize e-commerce software. One of the companies producing this software is 3dcart, a business whose vision began in 1997. I had the privilege sitting down with Gonzalo Gil, CEO of 3dcart, to discuss the company and the thriving e-commerce market. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I started the company as Infomart2000 back in 1997 as a high school side-project. The stock market crash of 2000 led me to take this concept to the next level and develop an economical way to sell products online without compromising service, support or style. In the end, the 3dcart brand was born: a highly customizable software solution for businesses of all shapes and sizes while driving innovation and thought-leadership in the e-commerce field. Today, I’m largely responsible for the vision and day-to-day operations of 3dcart. I got [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6871/featured/3dcart-ceo-gonzalo-gil-discusses-e-commerce-software/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>IQnovate Eyes Booming Biopharmaceutical Market</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6863/featured/iqnovate-eyes-booming-biopharmaceutical-market/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6863/featured/iqnovate-eyes-booming-biopharmaceutical-market/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6863</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Kathleen Martin On an international scale, the biopharmaceutical industry is becoming a juggernaut in the field of medicine. To show the success of this particular niche, the highest paid CEO makes more than $30 million, while the lowest paid in the FiercePharma top 20 list is about $9.6 million. Industry analysis reports project that biopharma is expected to be worth $167 billion by the year 2015. In both developed and developing nations, biopharmaceutical firms are posting tremendous revenues, with the top nations being China, India, Australia, Germany, the United States and elsewhere across the globe. “Biopharmaceuticals are used in the prevention and treatment of disease, and there are over 300 approved biopharmaceuticals on the market, with many in clinical development yet to come,” a report by IMARC stated. “The market has benefited from the need for pharmaceutical manufacturers to boost output, but it has a high risk factor, with only three out of 10 drugs that pass to the clinical phase receiving market clearance.” Biopharma experts say the best way for the industry to grow is if federal and state governments provide subsidies to companies. For instance, one of the reasons why China is becoming one of the leading states [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6863/featured/iqnovate-eyes-booming-biopharmaceutical-market/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>NETSAS Director Mikhail Chelomanov Sheds Light on Enigma NMS</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6834/featured/netsas-director-mikhail-chelomanov-sheds-light-on-enigma-nms/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6834/featured/netsas-director-mikhail-chelomanov-sheds-light-on-enigma-nms/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 04:16:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6834</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politics by Susan Wright NETSAS is an Australian company which specializes in developing network management solutions. Enigma NMS is one of the company&#8217;s many products and services that provide network management capabilities. Mikhail Chelomanov is a Director at NETSAS. In my recent interview with Mikhail, we discussed his background and how he developed Enigma NMS. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Moscow Institute of Gas and Petrochemical Industry in Russia back in 1983. Between 1983 and 1985, I served in Russian armed forces. From 1985 until 1992, I worked at Far-Eastern Computer Company, installing DPD-11 computer systems across the far-eastern region of Russia. In 1992, I moved to Australia as an independent migrant. Between 1992 and 1994, I worked at Southern Cross Computer Systems in Melbourne as a Support Engineer. Between 1994 and 1995, I worked at Monash University in Melbourne as a PC Support Officer. From 1995 to 1996, I worked at Austin Hospital in Melbourne as a Network Support Engineer, where I also achieved certification as a Novell Engineer. In 1996 I worked [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6834/featured/netsas-director-mikhail-chelomanov-sheds-light-on-enigma-nms/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Sweetcouch.com Brainchild Rajesh Chokhani Targets Online Window Shoppers in India</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6841/featured/sweetcouch-com-brainchild-rajesh-chokhani-targets-online-window-shoppers-in-india/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6841/featured/sweetcouch-com-brainchild-rajesh-chokhani-targets-online-window-shoppers-in-india/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 03:48:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6841</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright Chances are you or someone you know enjoys browsing online shopping sites. Online shopping has brought the ease of window shopping into the privacy of our own homes. One company operating in this space is Sweetcouch.com. The company targets online shoppers in India and aims to create a unique user experience while driving revenue through innovative advertising. I recently sat down with Rajesh Chokhani, founder and brainchild behind Sweetcouch.com, to find out more about his site and what is in store for the future.  Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I have been working in technology for the last twenty years in various roles. I graduated from Pune University in India in 1993 with a degree in Computer Science. I spent the first half of my career in North America working with Corel (Ottawa), Ericsson and finally with Nissi Media, a consumer internet technology startup in Los Angeles. In 2003, I moved to India, and in 2006 I started a digital agency which I left in late 2011. In 2012, I started working on Sweetcouch.com, a window shopping site targeting shoppers in India. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6841/featured/sweetcouch-com-brainchild-rajesh-chokhani-targets-online-window-shoppers-in-india/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Engage:BDR CEO Ted Dhanik Talks Advertising in a Digital World</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6820/featured/engagebdrs-ted-dhanik/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6820/featured/engagebdrs-ted-dhanik/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6820</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright According to IAB&#8217;s Internet Advertising Revenue Report conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, digital advertising revenues hit an all-time high in 2012, generating $31.6 billion. Engage:BDR is one media advertising company operating in the digital space. The company was founded in 2007 and is one of the first online media companies to have an extensive marketing solution to help drive performance for direct response and lead generated marketers. Engage:BDR is focused on providing marketing solutions to advertisers through advanced technology and custom programming by integrating display, mobile, video, and branded entertainment into a single network. I recently sat down with the CEO of Engage:BDR, Ted Dhanik, to learn more about how his company creates engaging experiences with global audiences. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style? Where did you go to school and work in the past? I was with MySpace.com developing strategic marketing initiatives from inception through post-acquisition. I was responsible for launching the brand through a very specific combination of on- and offline campaigns. I also worked in business development at LowerMyBills.com from infancy through acquisition by Experian, and was also an integral part of the early development and launch of the consumer-lending program at NexTag [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6820/featured/engagebdrs-ted-dhanik/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Genius Inside&#8217;s Christophe Borlat Talks Project Management Software</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6815/featured/genius-insides-christophe-borlat-talks-project-management-software/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6815/featured/genius-insides-christophe-borlat-talks-project-management-software/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:26:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6815</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politics by Susan Wright Project management software has become a critical part of the business environment. Project management software gives users the ability to coordinate all resources necessary to deliver a project in a timely manner on a budget. As technology advances, the market for these tools is rapidly expanding to deliver a variety of services to customers. One of the companies operating in this space is Genius Inside. This company offers project management software for the IBM Lotus Notes market. I recently sat down with Genius Inside&#8217;s Managing Director of Sales and Marketing, Christophe Borlat, to learn more about his company&#8217;s products and services and how they are different from others offered on the market. Tell us about yourself first. What is your management style?  Our goal as management is to empower people to do what they do best. We want our employees to feel that their strengths are being utilized within the company. Tell us how your company started and when. Who was involved and what did each person do?   The company was a spin off of an IBM consulting group in Switzerland. Genius Project was originally developed as a project management solution to fill the gap in the IBM Lotus [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6815/featured/genius-insides-christophe-borlat-talks-project-management-software/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Linda McKissack Shares Expertise on Creating Wealth in Real Estate</title><link>http://investmentunderground.com/6804/featured/linda-mckissack-shares-expertise-on-creating-wealth-in-real-estate/</link> <comments>http://investmentunderground.com/6804/featured/linda-mckissack-shares-expertise-on-creating-wealth-in-real-estate/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 19:07:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://investmentunderground.com/?p=6804</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tweetgovernment,politics&#160;news,politics&#160;news,politicsby Susan Wright According to the National Association of Realtors, the U.S. housing market performed well during the month of March. At the same time, there are signs that the real estate market may be leveling off. Despite this, real estate mogul Linda McKissack and her business, the McKissack Realty Group, have been forging ahead, achieving sales of over $60 million in volume annually. I recently had a chance to sit down with Linda McKissack to learn more about how she converted her real estate sales job into a successful business. Tell us about your background first. Where did you go to school and work in the past? I do not have a college degree. I attended Texas Women’s University, but had to drop out when my husband told me we were $600,000 in debt from an economic crash that happened in Texas in the late 80’s. Prior to real estate sales I had many jobs, however, I could not find anything I loved or could make a lot of money doing. How did your past education and work experiences shape you as a person? What experiences did you have growing up that helped guide you to where you are today? I grew up having to work with my dad and brothers [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://investmentunderground.com/6804/featured/linda-mckissack-shares-expertise-on-creating-wealth-in-real-estate/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>