Innovations & accomplishments

  1. Intiri, Inc. - Present project. R&D for a new industry (customized packaged interiors), new conceptual framework, new business model (product configurator), and new design philosophy for residential interiors (meaning design).
    1. Completed the feasibility study, R&D of business processes, models, and technologies. Solutions identified and are being built.
    2. Identified major interior design industry constraints and developed the conceptual framework for a solution.
    3. Identified weaknesses in the interior design profession and developed solutions.
    4. Identified existing product defiencies and began design of products for target lifestyles.
    5. Identified marketing and advertising constraints and developed a media solution.
  2. Invented new work processes for the computerization of the CPA industry and published. 1983 - 1994.
    1. Used own CPA firm as a lab.
    2. Very successful. Doubled productivity, cut labor costs in half.
    3. Competitors did not understand that computers and software work best with new processes that took advantage of the new medium. They computerized old manual processes.
  3. Early innovations in the design of computerized business processes and software for several industries.
    1. Developed new processes for the new medium of computers and software.
    2. Software features, interface elements, architecture used world-wide now.
    3. 1981 to 1994.
  4. Helped in the early development of the business valuation and litigation support professions. 1986 - 1995. In 1986 neither was a profession. By 1995 both were stand-alone professions. Assisted with the development of:
    1. Code of ethics.
    2. Standards.
    3. Continuing education.
  5. Co-built Preston Pipelines, Inc. into one of California's largest underground pipeline subcontractors. 1974 - 1979.
    1. Accomplished by importing work processes learned in PG&E's General Construction division.
    2. Grew during the two major 1970's oil recessions, major fuel shortages, and the accompanying high interest rates on working capital - a traditional construction company killer.
    3. A highly competitive industry with several strong established players.
    4. Considered a once-in-a-lifetime major business accomplishment.
  6. Involved in over 100 business start-ups for himself and with family, friends, and clients. California, Alaska, Russia, 1961 (age 10) - present.


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