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Ariel Diaz

I am an entrepreneur, focusing on revolutionizing education. I occasionally run marathons and ultra-marathons, always pop my collar, and love all things orange.

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10 May 2010
May 10th, 11:44am 0 comments

Guest Post on Boston's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

I posted a guest post on PopSignal about my thoughts on the recent surge in Boston's entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

In the first part, I tried to capture my observations about what has been changing in the local tech scene, such as better networking groups and events, additional early stage funding options, and more support infrastructure.  In the second part, I wrote about the key drivers for these recent changes, which I think are all contributing strongly to the improvement of the Boston ecosystem. 

You can read the full posts at PopSignal: 
The Surge in Boston’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – Part 1 of 2
The Surge in Boston’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – Part 2 of 2

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7 Apr 2010
April 7th, 9:29am 0 comments

iPad Opportunities - Clipboard Replacement

As I continue to organize thoughts around some general motivational posts, I'm still fascinated by technology and recently the iPad, the newest addition to my tech library. 

A lot has been written about the iPad, including a recent article about how iPad is computing's middle ground, which got me thinking.  The author references an analogy of coaches using the iPad on the sideline, so I started thinking about what are other uses of the physical clipboard that the iPad could replace:

  • Coaches - even professional coaches use clipboards, often the mini-whiteboards with an outline of the field, imagine a simple app that you could draw plays on and pull up "template" plays to then expound on.  
  • Inventory Management - anything in a warehouse where people are on the go, but need to check back on orders and current stock levels.
  • Hospitals - A no-bariner, people are writing about the benefits for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
  • Club VIP Lists - Real time updated and easier to manage than the current print-out list with a checklist
  • Wedding Planner - We've all seen these, frantically checking off stuff and planning to make sure things go off smoothly.
  • Construction Management - Especially on-site, lots going on

I'd be really interested in seeing some quick studies about how and where clipboards are sold and used.  I'm sure Staples is sitting on a goldmine of data that would be really interesting for future iPad developers. 

Can you think of other clipboard uses that could be replaced by an iPad?
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1 Apr 2010
April 1st, 7:59pm 0 comments

Why is it so hard to create something new?

I last wrote about how somebody needs to buy Palm because they created an impressive and independent smartphone OS, and that can anchor their future smartphone strategy.  

That also got me thinking about why it's so difficult to create something new and innovative.  

If you think the idea of there being nothing new is new, think again.  Back in 1889, Charles H. Duell, Commissioner of the US Patent and Trademark office remarked: 
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