Get To Know One Of America’s Most Exciting And Inspirational Entrepreneurs The Inventor Of The FIrst Fully Graphic Human Interface For The Computer, The First Computer System For The Disabled, And The First Computer To Save A Human Life!
Lon Safko accepts a limited number of speaking engagements annually to share his stories of how shifting your perspective can lead not only to greater innovation, increasing your bottom line, but also helping humanity.
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LON PUBLISHES SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIO CD SET
Now available is Lon’s brand new “SOCIAL MEDIA… The Impact On You And Your Business“, Double Set Of Audio CD’s. This high energy, high content presentation contains more than 1 1/2 hours of what you need to know about how Social Media is affecting you and your business. For more information on this product, to hear samples, and to find out about the introduction pricing, Click Here!
LON OPENS VIRTUAL STORE IN VIRTUAL WORLD
Posted by Lon Safko at November 25, 2007
Paper Models Inc, announced today that it opened its first virtual store in a virtual world, selling its real world products in a virtual format to virtual citizens said Lon Safko, president and creator of Paper Models, Inc. For the complete story click here!
PR Web Newswire Story.pdf or Read more…
LON SPEAKS AT 2ND ANNUAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERNCE
Posted by Lon Safko at November 8, 2007
I was proud to speak at the 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship Conference held in Phoenix Arizona on November 8. The conference was amazing! Pat Sullivan (Act - Contact Management Software), and Marc Canter (Macromedia & Flash), made terrific presentations. For podcasts on all of the presentations, go to Grid7. For my panel presentation “Innovation As A Process”, Track 2, 2:15 PM, go to my Podcast section to download the MP3, or download it here!
LON’S WRITING A BOOK ON SOCIAL MEDIA USING SOCIAL MEDIA!
Posted by Lon Safko at November 7, 2007
Wow! We’ve launched the survey site that is the first design step in the creation of The World’s First Book On Social Media Using Social Media! I am proud to say that we have some outstanding people that have already agreed to participate in this history-making event. People like Chris Heuer, the Founder of The Social Media Clubs Worldwide, Robert Scoble, the Famous Microsoft Blogger and “Scoble-izer”, Pat Sullivan, the Creator of ACT Contact Management Software, and even Marc Canter, the Founder and Creator of Macromedia, and FLASH!
LON SPEAKS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Posted by Lon Safko at October 31, 2007
Social Media…
Lon speaks in this 4 minute podcast about the importance of Social Media and the impact it will have on your business.
LON SPEAKS AT THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS
Posted by Lon Safko at September 9, 2007
Lon spoke to the Society of American Archivists at their 71st Annual Convention held in Chicago. Lon Safko had been chosen to represent the “American Inventor” in a presentation called “It’s More Than Just the Patent: Documenting Invention Records and The Makers and Players. Listen to the actual presentation Podcast format .mp3.
LON IN THE LEMELSON CETER FOR THE STUDY OF INVENTION & INNOVATION
Posted by Lon Safko at September 8, 2007
More than 30,000 corporate records, video tapes, newspaper articles, design drawings, & photograph have been archived into the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation in Washington, D.C. The Lemelson Center is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History. To see more about the Smithsonian Institution Acquisition, Click Here!
LON EDITS TWO NEW YAHOO! BOOKS
Posted by Lon Safko at August 7, 2007
Launching Your Yahoo! Business - Linh Tang & Frank Fiore
In partnership with Que Publishing & Yahoo!, Lon Safko has just completed the technical editing on two new books by Frank Fiore & Linh Tang. “Launching Your New Yahoo! Business” and “Succeeding At Your Yahoo! Business” is in bookstores now.
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LON AUTHORS THE THREE C’s OF INNOVATIVE THINKING
Posted by Lon Safko at August 1, 2007
Here is my recent article on the “Three C’s Of Innovative Thinking” written for InformIt.com and provided courtesy of Financial Times Prentice Hall. This article will help you understand how to be more creative and a more Innovative thinker by showing you an actual process you can follow. How would you value the ability to better solve problems?
Go to Financial Time to view the “Three C’s of Innovative Thinking” Now!
LON’S INVENTIONS ADDED TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Posted by Lon Safko at July 6, 2007
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. has added eighteen of Lon Safko’s early inventions and over 30,000 corporate documents into its permanent collection.
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LON’S COMPANY IS RECOGNIZED BY THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC NEWSPAPER
Posted by Lon Safko at July 1, 2007
The Arizona Republic Newspaper Reports in the Business Section about The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. accepting 18 inventions and over 30,000 corporate documents into their permanent collection!
Download Newspaper Article .pdf
LON’S INVENTIONS ARCHIVED IN THE COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM
Posted by Lon Safko at June 5, 2007
The Computer History Museum In Mountain View, CA has requested some of Lon’s other inventions and the SenSei System Software for its permanent collection. The SenSei System Software, conceived as a human interface between the early Apple Computer and disabled users, was a milestone in the development of the Smart Home.
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LON IS - INSIDE THE ENTREPRENEURS STUDIO
Posted by Lon Safko at June 1, 2007
This is a collection of short video clips that will give you insights in the mind of an entrepreneur; from Venture Capital, to Beta Testing, from Getting a Steady Job, to Failure.
Hear Interviews…
LON PUBLISHES: BUILD YOUR NEW HOUSE …IN NO TIME
Posted by Lon Safko at May 4, 2007
Lon’s nationally published book to address the largest new home building in history of U.S.
Que Publishing’s
“Build Your New House …In No Time”
By: Lon S. Safko
LON’S PATENT IS AWARDED
Posted by Lon Safko at April 3, 2007
After five years and $30,000 in fees, Lon Safko was awarded a patent for his unique marketing concept, Paper Models, Inc. This concept, which has been used by thousands of schoolchildren for class projects, can also be used by corporations.
www.PaperModelsInc.com
LON HAS BEEN “SCOBLE-IZED”!
Posted by Lon Safko at April 1, 2007
That’s right, the famous Microsoft blogger, Robert Scoble has “Scobleized” Lon in his recently PodTech interview “The Killer Business”. Lon and Robert met to discuss Lon’s recent patent, his development of V-E-Tailing, the Paper Models concept, and even a little about Lon’s development of the Assistive Technology Industry and his impact on the computer interface.
Go To PodTech Interview…
LON PUBLISHES “LIFE IS BUT A DREAM”
Posted by Lon Safko at March 25, 2007
“Life Is But A Dream” (Fiction), is an intriguing compilation of insights learned during my life as I rowed down my stream on my first 50 years of my journey. Each of these seven short stories is filled with compelling observations on the definition of ones’ individual reality. They are presented in different, interesting, and entertaining plots and are woven around unique perspectives of what your reality is or might be. Read More…
LON PUBLISHES “GRATUITOUS SERENDIPTY”
Posted by Lon Safko at March 20, 2007
“Gratuitous Serendipity” (Non-Fiction), is an intriguing compilation of seven actual accounts of events in my life that both changed my life and changed the world (just a little). “Gratuitous Serendipity” will leave you wondering, just how much each of us play in the role of creating and influencing history. Read More...
LON IS NOW AVAILABLE AS DOWNLOAD
Posted by Lon Safko at February 11, 2007
Download your FREE “Inexpensive Speaker’s Kit”. Are you looking for a professional speaker? Do you need a speaker that will breathe INNOVATION into your organization? Lon Safko is the one you need! But, are you looking for an inexpensive speaker? Remember, You Get What You Pay For!
We can still help! Download your FREE, Three Dimensional Paper Model “Inexpensive Speaker Kit”!
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LON’S GRID7 PODCAST ON INNOVATION
Posted by Lon Safko at February 7, 2007
From paper models to garden hoses to A.I. and now the Smithsonian, Lon has had an interesting career. He believes that anyone can train his/her mind to see opportunities and deficiencies and think like an Innovator using what he calls “The Three C’s.” Listen to this amazing interview as the latest episode of the Grid7 Venturecast series.
Go To Grid 7.com Hear it from Lon’s Podcast Page
LON INCLUDED WITH DARWIN, WYETH, & EDISON?
Posted by Lon Safko at January 9, 2007
The Smithsonian Institution’s Winter 2006 “Prototype” Magazine, features insights into great innovators such as Darwin, Weyth, and Edison. Also featured next to theses astounding individuals is the story of Lon Safko and his development of technology for the disabled. Prototype Magazine Winter 2006 and other Smithsonian Items.
LON FORMS VCENTIVES, L.L.C.
Posted by Lon Safko at January 5, 2007
Vcentives is a company providing the highest quality of “Virtual Incentives” to companies providing surveys and questionnaires and employee rewards.
LON FORMS BELL ROCK CTS, L.L.C.
Posted by Lon Safko at January 1, 2007
Bell Rock, CTS, LLC is an Technology I.P. Holding Company. This link is currently redirected to Paper Models, Inc. www.bellrockcts.com.
