Video: Leave Yahoo and Jerry Yang Alone

December 1, 2008 · Filed Under Business, Technology, Videos · Comment

Jerry Yang and Yahoo deserve a little love. Why pick on Yang like he’s the unloved kid in the lunchroom? What about Semel? He thought a Hollywood approach was the ticket to Internet domination. I guess that didn’t work out too well, eh?

SXSW: Available for Media Interviews (Bio Appended)

March 10, 2008 · Filed Under Social Media, Stuff I'm Up To, Technology · Comment

If you’re a journalist, reporter or blogger at SXSW (South by Southwest) seeking subjects for interviews or quotes in technology, social media and the Internet, please contact me using the “Call Me” button on my website or here.

I am available through Wednesday afternoon and would enjoy contributing to your coverage of SXSW.

Panels, appearances and interviews (subject to change)

March 9 (3:30 PM): Panel
March 10 (2 PM): Veoh, “Viral”

Bio

Ronald Lewis is a Denver-based technologist, imagineer, entrepreneur and social media producer. An early adopter of emerging technologies, Lewis became the first Denver-based lifecaster to broadcast his life 24/7 in May 2006 to a global audience of more than 600,000 to date. Lewis’ engaging personality has secured not only a devoted following, but also an increasing number of opportunities to produce engaging content including conversations with prominent executives and corporations.

At just 13 years of age, Lewis was already demonstrating his ability to engage some of the world’s most admired CEOs including Bill Gates and J.B. Hunt with his diverse industry knowledge and technical skill set. Clearly, Lewis has a passion for learning about and creating relationships with interesting and successful individuals.

Lewis’ vast background spans the spectrum of entrepreneurship to software development. He has worked with most of the world’s largest corporations including Microsoft, IBM and Unisys. His work in social media and technology has been recognized by The Detroit News, Nashville Business Journal, Boulder County Business Report, TechCrunch, FastCompany, NewTeeVee, Cisco and others.

Interesting reading

2001: Using “Social Networking” To Defeat an Empire

I Think I’m Ready (To Make a Living Now)

March 3, 2008 · Filed Under Inside My Head, On The Horn, Stuff I'm Up To · Comment

I’ve always been a visionary and entrepreneur — Even as a kid. My experiments in business became more profound as I developed a “business mind” by the age of 12. Today, I am 28 — and still experimenting (while making a little money along the way). Today, the days of giving away my knowledge, achievements and such are over. For years, many people have told me about the immense value I could monetize, but for some reason, it just wasn’t resonating with me.

I always knew I wanted to be a wealthy individual, which would permit me to carry out my vision and dream of creating a better world for everyone. Yet, I can’t become a philanthropist and agent of change by giving things away. So, I’m changing my focus to money. I’m not a greedy guy — In fact, I only made $3,500 in all of 2007 from my own efforts as an entrepreneur. I cannot survive on such little income. I have to focus on realizing a livelihood — Not the charity work I’ve been doing for the past several years now that I’ve been independent of a corporate job.

For someone with a vast and diverse skill set as myself, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t be doing well for myself. I’ve been able to have conversations with role models, create relationships with these role models, interview interesting people and so much more. When I look back on my history and experiences, I’m left dumbfounded by everything I’ve done. It’s time for change.

So, first up, is a new site focused on advising and coaching individuals on how to create relationships, conversations and much more with “top people” — CEOs, celebrities and such. For more than 15 years, I’ve made a sport of it, and now, I’m going to share my knowledge and experiences to help others — But not for free! Sharing my story about my relationship with Microsoft and corresponding with Bill Gates is worth a pretty penny in itself. I more than deserve to be compensated for sharing this knowledge, because I’ve already tried giving everything away, and I’m still struggling to make the next dollar. No more.