News and Thoughts Archive
2009-03-02News: Bill to Googol
Susanna Bill joins Googols team of Innovation Specialists. Susanna’s most recent assignment was with SonyEricsson, were she held the position as Innovation Manager. Susanna will manage Googol South, with offices in Lund.Read more
2009-01-20
Thought: Return on Nothing
So many corporations still tend to focus on developing the already streamlined core business, or acquire more businesses to be streamlined. I however see so much potential in the hidden assets side, that I feel we have to communicate a new ratio: Return on NothingRead more
2008-11-05
News: Research and Business Development in alliance
Business Development and Innovation specialists Googol has entered into a strategic alliance with research firm STFI-Packforsk. The aim is accordingly with Googols proven methodology, to search for and develop hidden assets as well as developing the innovation capabilities in the network around STFI-Packforsk.Read more
2008-09-29
Thought: Corporate Social Accountability
Today Mr Rolf Skjöldebrand of Brand Management Navigator lectured on the subject Corporate Social Accountablity at a Googol Fourth Monday event in Stockholm.Rolf, one of the original founders of Googol, kept the audience in contemplating silence one moment, just to throw us into debates the very next.Read more
2008-09-08
Info: Googol goes SIME
Dariush Ghatan will participate at SIME Helsinki September 17th, 2008, representing Googol in this years main topic, The DNA of Change.Read more
2008-08-28
Info: The Googol Building
As of July 5th 2008, Googol moves into our new premises. We will until November 1st occupy a smaller space at the base of the building while our permanent space is being prepared for our operations.Welcome to The Googol Building, Floragatan 13 in Stockholm.Read more
2008-08-16
Info: Congratulations Carl!
Once a Googolian, always a Googolian!We remain proud to see that Googolians join us, spend time with us and sometimes leaves us moving on to other high-profiled, funfilled interesting companies.We congratulate Carl, to his new assignement managing the large account sales force at Xerox. Carl joins Xerox September 1st, 2008.Read more
2008-07-02
News: Joachim Cederblad joins Googol
Joachim Cederblad joins Googols team of Growth Creators and Business Managers. Joachim’s most recent assignment was with ICA, the largest retailer in Sweden, were he held the position as SvP Assortment and Private Label.Read more
2008-05-20
News: Googol acquires 5% of Careit
Today Googol announced our acquisition of another 5% of Careit SelfhelpOnline Solutions AB (Careit). Googol and our financial partners control 15% of Careit after this acquisition.Read more
2008-05-17
News: Prof. Hartmanis joins as advisor to Googol
We are happy and proud to announce that Professor Maris Hartmanis has joined Googols team of official advisors. Mr. Hartmanis has a vast experience from the Life Science Industry and has a burning passion for Innovation.Read more
2008-04-04
Thought: Finally we can pitch
When describing Googols business, we often find ourselves tangled up in explanations beyond the saga's of "1001 nights". People have asked us about our "elevator pitch", i.e. how do we explain our business idea in the same time it takes to ride from the bottom of the building to the top floor with an elevator.Read more
2008-03-24
Info: Make a Difference
Once again we find ourselves inspired by an initiative beyond the expected. The internet based social networks now have yet another synthesis, networks with a cause. Get The Point, is an initiative to provide and share tools, inspiration and knowledge for social change.Read more
2008-03-11
News: Peter Cramon joins Googol
We are proud to announce that Peter Cramon has joined the team of Business Developers at Googol."Peter brings with him very valuable experience in developing consumer related user experiences. His previous and on-going engagements suit our current needs well, his focus on developing top and bottom line growth suits our clients' needs just as well," says Dariush Ghatan.Read more
2008-03-11
News: Managers hinder innovation
Only 1 out of 5 employees find themselves inspired and coached by their managers, in the process of innovation. Others find the opposite, which definately hinders development and growth.Read more
2008-03-10
Info: Carl Sagan on Googol
We are glad to present a video presentation by Mr Carl Sagan, explaining Googol. Not the company, just the number.Please follow this link to find the video:Read more
2008-02-05
Thoughts: The quarterly earnings dilemma (2)
In the previous article, Joachim Cronquist in part covered the problem that the quarterly earnings dilemma poses. This note will continue the discussion by giving a few examples of companies that “break the rules”, and a possible way to achieve it.Read more
2008-01-28
Info: mePodium launches vCast with Dariush Ghatan
Future Workday has launched a series of vCasts from its latest event. Amongst these are Googol founder Dariush Ghatan, School system reformer Fredrik Svensson, Trendguru Cay Bond and Brain researcher and Brainmimetics founder Dr Per Hamid Ghatan. See them here:Read more
2008-01-20
Thoughts: Pillarstones of Innovation
What hinders Innovation, what drives Innovation and what boosts the results of Innovation? Googol founder Dariush Ghatan shares some of his thoughts in this article on Innovation ManagementRead more
2008-01-15
Thoughts: The quarterly earnings dilemma (1)
The predicament public companies face each time it is time to release the quarterly report is immense. The situation not only to satisfy a screaming short-term market, but also to make sustainable growth and value for the shareholders, poses a major dilemma for the management. Thus “my experience is that most business leaders who are quizzed about the quarterly earnings guidance want to get rid of it. Yet, nobody actually ever seems to do anything to end the practice”, says Joachim Cronquist.Read more
2008-01-15
News: Joachim Cronquist joins Googol
Googol is happy to announce another addition to our team of business developers and innovation specialists as Mr Joachim Cronquist joins Googol."Joachim brings not only great competence and experience to the team, he also is a fantastic complement with his persona. His strong drive and keen business mind combined with his entrepreneurial skills always generate value and new opportunities. With high personal integrity, Joachim takes charge when necessary, lead by example, and develops and enables group buy-in." says Googols founder and CEO, Dariush GhatanRead more
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