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Exclusive Feature: Fast Interviews
Kermit Pattison talks to the most innovative and creative minds in business.
"In 2007, 5 of the top 10 best-selling books in Japan were written on a mobile phone." Brent Lewis, director of digital commerce at publisher Harlequin
"In a meeting, if you initiate humor, you've got the table." John morreall, humor expert and professor at William and Mary
"We talked about calling it Friend Stalker, but we thought that might give the wrong impression." Evan Williams, founder of Twitter
Featured Member: Francine Hardaway
Francine Hardaway, CEO and cofounder of Stealthmode Partners, an Arizona-based "virtual accelerator for high-growth companies," shares her views with the Fast Company community on her blog, The World of Startups Outside Silicon Valley.
A member of the Technology Group, Hardaway also subscribes to feeds including GreenBiz, Lifehack, Cleantech Investing, and Forrester analyst Charlene Li's blog.
"I've been angel investing for 30 years, and by now, it's less intuition than experience. But it still isn't strictly by the numbers. I want to invest in technology that will 'change the world,' or at least the space in which it competes, and will give an entrepreneur a start on a path. For that reason, I keep the amount of the investment small. If I lose it, I don't die."
Featured Group: Fast 50
You've read our list of the world's most innovative companies. Now tell us what you think. Join the Fast 50 group to connect with other innovation buffs and talk about the lessons these companies offer. Plus, join a roundtable discussion with Fast Company senior writer Chuck Salter and articles editor Tom Foster. Go to fastcompany.com/group/fast-50.
