Just spent an hour catching up with Robert Paterson thanks to Skype. Rob’s just installed it. Like most first-timers I think he was surprised by the quality of the sound. If you haven’t got Skype yet, I really recommend giving it a try; it makes the world a smaller place. I want to start using the conference facility more – start putting together some global conversations. I also might run an online Improv session – any takers, let me know!

Grit before pearls
Ben Schott has a go at the paradoxical blandness of supposedly disruptive startups: Welcome to your bland new world. It’s easy to get stuck in