Michael Scharf

I’ve moved my blog to Facebook…

Website Administrator — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:41:16 +0000

The blogging continues…. go to my Facebook page

Tell Obama Now: Stop trying to bring back SOPA! #OBAMArevivingSOPA

Michael Scharf — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:46:43 +0000

It’s Back!! It appears that SOPA is not dead and we need to get the President to promise never advance legislation that blocks websites or disconnects Americans’ internet access.

Go to the link and sign the petition.

Via a.fightforthefuture.org

Tell Obama Now: Stop trying to bring back SOPA! #OBAMArevivingSOPA

Michael Scharf — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:46:28 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mHealth is more than apps

It’s Back!! It appears that SOPA is not dead and we need to get the President to promise never advance legislation that blocks websites or disconnects Americans’ internet access.

Go to the link and sign the petition.

Via a.fightforthefuture.org

Tell Obama Now: Stop trying to bring back SOPA! #OBAMArevivingSOPA

Michael Scharf — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:46:03 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mPayments are coming

It’s Back!! It appears that SOPA is not dead and we need to get the President to promise never advance legislation that blocks websites or disconnects Americans’ internet access.

Go to the link and sign the petition.

Via a.fightforthefuture.org

Once Again… Obama Campaign Accepting Illegal Donations From All Over the World | The Gateway Pundit

Michael Scharf — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:04:06 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mPayments are coming

A little off topic, but this is how the payment system can be corrupted by our politicians… With AVS turned off, the Obama re-election campaign is accepting contributions from all over the world. This is a violation of US campaign laws, and while he was caught doing this in 2008, no one seems to care.

Via www.thegatewaypundit.com

Android Economics – Google makes more money on iPhones than Android phones

Michael Scharf — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:58:20 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mPayments are coming

Excellent analysis by Horace Deidu as always,… “So in terms of returns, Android is sustainable. However, in relative terms the value created leaves much to be desired. Whereas Android generates $1.70/device/year and thus an Android device with a two year life generates about $3.5 to Google over its life, Apple obtained $576.3 for each iOS device it sold in 2011[4]. The economics of Android are nothing like the economics of iOS.”

Via www.asymco.com

Leave Us Alone, We’re Innovating! – pymnts.com

Michael Scharf — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:34:54 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mPayments are coming

It’s been hard to get mobile payments, NFC, and other things off the ground. Maybe there’s a problem there and we need to government to knock some heads together or show the way. After noodling on this subject for about 2.3 nanoseconds I concluded that entrepreneurs should post sign to Gov: Stay Out.

Via pymnts.com

17 Game-Changing Health Start-ups | Inc.com

Michael Scharf — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:24:58 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mHealth is more than apps

Healthcare in the U.S. is largely a mess thanks to unfit citizens, underinformed doctors, and confounding and inefficient processes. Here’s a slew of innovative companies working to change all that.

Via www.inc.com

Crowdfunding Among Angels

Michael Scharf — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:28:26 +0000

Via Scoop.it – FirstCrowdfunding

Crowdfunding was a hot topic during Angel Capital Association 2012 Summit in Austin a few weeks ago. It featured prominently in the formal agenda, and was a frequent buzzword running through the hallways during the breaks.

Via fundallbeall.com

Four to Watch in Mobile Payments: Google, Apple, Amazon, & PayPal | Xconomy

Michael Scharf — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:16:32 +0000

Via Scoop.it – mPayments are coming

It’s not happening just yet, but in the next few years we’ll start to see much wider adoption of mobile phone-based consumer payments in the U.S.

Via www.xconomy.com