Innovation in eCommerce: Commerce 2.0
Earlier today, I read an interesting post by Josh Kopelman of First Round Capital and subsequent comments from Fred Wilson, at Union Square Ventures. Both men are well respected early stage investors and have demonstrated significant investor acumen.
Josh Kopelman pointed out some fascinating empirical evidence to support the need for massive innovation in the ecommerce marketplace.
Chrysler Bankruptcy: The Future of NASCAR Teams Hang in the Balance
Questioning the future of Dodge’s continuing involvement in NASCAR is nothing new – back in September 2008, I wrote about the pending withdrawal of Dodge from NASCAR and unfortunately this appears to be the plan for 2010.
Robby Gordon and Jim Beam Team Up to Support Our Troops
I typically do not publish press releases but I believe Robby Gordon Motorsports (RGM) and Jim Beam should be commended for their efforts to support our troops and their families. Starting tomorrow – on Election Day, RGM and Jim Beam will launch an online charity auction giving racing fans and all Americans the opportunity to [...]
NASCAR – Is it Still Stock Car Racing?
On Friday, Wired published an article titled – The Car of Tomorrow Has an Extension Cord – a discussion of the future plug-in hybrids coming soon to your local car dealer showroom. This discussion further demonstrates the continued divide between NASCAR and all automakers.
The founding principle and most basic concept behind NASCAR was and is [...]
The Future of the NASCAR Truck Series
When I reflect back to 2004, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was on top of the world. This resulted in part from unprecedented levels of financial commitments from the Big 3 American automotive manufacturers and the grand entrance of Toyota into NASCAR. Because GM, Ford and Dodge made every effort to fend off Toyota Motorsports’ [...]
Update: GM Cutting Back on NASCAR Spending
According to the Associated Press (AP) today, General Motors officially announced their first round of motorsports spending cuts. Troubled General Motors has notified two racetracks that operate NASCAR events that their current contracts will not be renewed as part of an overall $10 billion cost-cutting program.
Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns eight tracks that hold NASCAR [...]
Cost-Cutting at GM Racing – NASCAR a Branding Problem?
The day is fast approaching when the automotive manufacturers are going to reign in their motorsports budgets to reflect the current state of the automotive industry. The fundamental issue with NASCAR as a branding tool for the car companies is that it fails to demonstrate the future product portfolio and demands for “green” vehicles.
Even though [...]
The Verdict is In –Tony Stewart’s 2009 Season
Shortly after the official announcement from Tony Stewart about his plans to race under the rebranded Stewart Haas Racing (formerly, HAAS CNC Racing) for 2009 and beyond – I posted a poll question asking my readers about their predication for Tony Stewart’s success in 2009.
Personally, I am shocked by the overwhelming predication of more [...]
Meshkin lives out dream as NASCAR owner
By Dick Brinster, The Associated Press June 10, 2004
3:53 PM EDT (1953 GMT)
Dressed in a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers, his cap on backward, Alex Meshkin bears little resemblance to other NASCAR team owners.
That’s what Larry McReynolds thought when the former crew chief was approached last spring by Meshkin [...]
Toyota and Chevy Truck teams announced for 2004
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Toyota officially became part of NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck series on Friday, announcing agreements with four teams for the 2004 season.
Bill Davis Racing, Innovative Motorsports Inc., Waltrip Racing Inc. and Bang Racing, all new to the series, will field Toyota Tundra trucks in the season-opening event Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.
Davis [...]
About Me
Alex Meshkin, CEO of huvi; and an innovator of digital media secondary markets, is a serial entrepreneurial that is well documented in leading publications including CNBC, Fortune, Fox News, and many others. Alex Meshkin is not a newcomer to the technology world and at the age of 19 started his first internet company. However, he [...]
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