Who owns sport? Is it a private or public good? – anon, at the first in a series of Technology in Sport Venture Capital events For the first time in a while, I’ve begun to appreciate sport like I do the arts. I think it’s heartening what the ‘greatest show on earth’ has done to … Read more …
We need social business models that aren’t about recycling cans and turning the lights off. – Sir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of the Portland Trust Not long ago I heard Matthew Taylor of the RSA speak about the success of the UK coalition government’s ‘Big Society‘ concept. I remember clearly one particular point he made that … Read more …
You have to ask yourself this question. Is your vision for Britain a dusty museum to the past, or a powerhouse with a great future? Right now, maths may not be fashionable, but it may well turn out to be necessary. – Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman My last post narrowly missed being one dedicated to … Read more …