I placed this picture here to remind myself that, though I am excited about my work it is only one dimension of my life. I strive for balance in everything I do so that we can bring the best energy to every facet of my life. This photograph was taken by my close friend (and [...]

Some of my friends tell me that the US economy is in a tailspin and that the decline of the American Empire is inevitable. To those people I say “go to the valley”. Spends a few hours in silicon valley and you will see that the heart of innovation (the innovation that drives the global [...]

What words come to mind when you hear the word “Propeller”? For us it’s; Taking flight, adventure, elevation, forward motion, … This is what we strive for in the projects we invest in. Propel-r innovations’ (est. 2009) strength is our ability to focus on a few of the most promising innovations that fit our strengths and invest [...]

Many children have difficulty learning to write. Their fine motor skills may not be keeping up with their desire to learn. Some children resort to using the “caveman” grip on a pencil which can slow the child’s educational progress at the most critical time in their development. PenAgain’s Rockyt Writer pencil takes advantage of the [...]

The PenAgain’s patented wishbone shaped design has been called the biggest innovation in the writing instrument industry since the ballpoint pen replaced the quill. It’s inventor, Colin Roche, came up with the idea while fiddling around with a novelty pen in high-school detention. Unlike conventional pens that rely on the strength of your grip, the [...]