In This Podcast Episode
Rob McNealy interviews Tom Frey, Director of the Davinci Institute about the 2007 Inventor Showcase. They talked with two winners, Enrique Gutierrez of OmniluX, Inc., and Jim Turner, of Optibike.
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Tom Frey’s Bio
Thomas Frey is one of the nations leading experts on the process of launching new businesses and new technologies. As the Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute he has helped dozens of inventors and entrepreneurs work through the process to launch their products.
Tom is also an internationally recognized futurist, author, and public speaker. His specialty is the future of technology and its impact on business and society. He is a 15-year veteran of IBM where he received more awards than any other engineer – over 270. His leading edge presentations have captivated people throughout the business world, including NASA, IBM, AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, Lucent Technologies, Boeing, Ford Motor Company, Allied Signal, Hunter Douglas, Direct TV, and many more.
Tom is the author of “Inventions of Impact” and has written numerous articles on a wide range of futurist topics. He has also been a contributing writer for The Futurist Magazine and is the producer of the Impact Lab emerging technology eZine.
During the past 16 years, Tom has launched 16 different businesses.
Enrique Gutierrez’s Bio
OMNILUX, was founded with the aim of advancing the efficiency, efficacy and the performance of lighting as illumination, through a novel means of delivering light in a manner which insures light arrives at the target in“The Shape of the intended target” . This proven technology benefits today’s luminaries by decreasing the energy cost of lighting while simultaneously reducing glare and light intrusion.
Jim Turner’s Bio
Jim Turner designed the Optibike to be the finest electric bike in the world. It handles like a dream and is just fun to ride. It will take you where you want to go with style and speed. You will find every aspect of the Optibike unsurpassed in style and performance. Riding an Optibike will transform your life. You will feel energized and lose weight effortlessly. We guarantee 100% satisfaction Our bike warranty is the longest in the industry and our 3 year, 30,000 mile warranty on our new lithium battery is unsurpassed.
