01481nas a2200217   4500008003900000022001400039245007800053210006900131260004200200300001000242490000600252520083400258653001601092653002501108653002101133653001801154653002501172653001201197100001801209856003601227       2012                          d  a1927-032100aGlobal Mindset: An Entrepreneur's Perspective on the Born-Global Approach0 aGlobal Mindset An Entrepreneurs Perspective on the BornGlobal Ap  aOttawabTalent First Networkc10/2012  a27-310 v23 aThe born-global approach calls for a startup to address the needs of a global market from inception. This approach provides an attractive alternative to the conventional staged approach to internationalization whereby a startup first operates in its home market and then enters one or more foreign markets sequentially. This article highlights the mindset change that an entrepreneur must make to move from the conventional staged approach to the born-global approach. The author of this article is an experienced entrepreneur and the article describes his own mindset change that occurred when enacting the born-global approach. The author uses his own experience and company as a case study to develop recommendations for other entrepreneurs who are evaluating the born-global approach to launch and grow a technology company. 10aborn global10aeconomic development10aentrepreneurship10aglobalization10ainternationalization10astartup1 aPoole, Robert  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/61700923nas a2200121   4500008004100000022001400041245004800055210004800103260004200151520055400193100001800747856003600765       2011                        eng d  a1913-610200aControl in Open Source Software Development0 aControl in Open Source Software Development  aOttawabTalent First Networkc01/20113 aIn this article, we examine typical fears associated with a perceived loss of control in an open source software development project. We describe various development models, including hybrid models that provide companies with control over key aspects of product development. Finally, a description of control within open source projects illustrates that self-regulating control mechanisms that exist in this model. A better understanding of control as a factor will help companies achieve their for-profit objectives using open source software.   
1 aPoole, Robert  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/41201468nas a2200121   4500008004100000022001400041245004600055210004300101260004200144520110600186100001801292856003601310       2011                        eng d  a1913-610200aA Money-Making Platform for Entrepreneurs0 aMoneyMaking Platform for Entrepreneurs  aOttawabTalent First Networkc06/20113 aNew technologies such as cloud computing and platforms are beginning to emerge as simple, practical ways for entrepreneurs to start businesses in a short period of time and with little money. They allow businesses to quickly take a concept to the market to see if it will work. If the business takes off, these same technologies are ready to scale the business to reach global markets and to stay profitable the entire time.

In this article, an outline is provided of key business models that have proliferated as a result of new technologies, namely multi-sided platforms, long-tail markets, and freemium business models. Next, the author describes FreebirdConnect.com, his new platform business that has emerged out of Carleton University's Technology Innovation Management program. This platform can be used by other entrepreneurs to start a new business venture that can reach new markets around the world. Finally, the article describes the steps that an entrepreneur can follow to start a low-risk, global business on the FreebirdConnect.com platform without substantial start-up capital. 
 1 aPoole, Robert  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/44600866nas a2200121   4500008004100000022001400041245004100055210003900096260004200135520051300177100001800690856003600708       2010                        eng d  a1913-610200aA New Engine of Economic Development0 aNew Engine of Economic Development  aOttawabTalent First Networkc11/20103 aAs our global economy shifts from one dominated by production to one based on knowledge, governments are looking for new ways to add value to the people they serve. Open Government initiatives have emerged as one response to these new economic realities. In this article, we discuss how the theory of a multi-sided stakeholder platform can be applied to create an innovative engine of regional economic development. We describe that engine, its parts, and the value that the participants realize from it. 
 1 aPoole, Robert  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/391