ABC Nightlife, 17 September 2009. Taking your ideas to the world

Lars Rasmussen and Paul Wallbank join Tony Delroy to look at how you can take a great idea to the world.

Along with two friends, Lars and his brother Jens came up with the idea of mapping software. Having developed it in a suburban Sydney spare room the took it to Silicon Valley.

This week on Nightlife computers, Lars Rasmussen and Paul Wallbank join Tony Delroy to look at how you can take a great idea to the world.

Along with two friends, Lars and his brother Jens came up with the idea of mapping software. Having developed it in a suburban Sydney spare room the took it to Silicon Valley.

From there, the story gets really interesting and Lars describes the ups and downs of dealing with investors, Venture Capital firms and what happens when your business is bought by one of the biggest companies in the world.

From one success, Lars and Jens are now working on other product and they’ll give Nightlife listeners a sneak preview.

Tune in your local ABC station from 10pm this Thursday, September 17 or listen online at Nightlife’s website. We love listeners comments, questions and opinions so if you’d like to have yours say call in on 1300 800 222.

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Author: Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank is a speaker and writer charting how technology is changing society and business. Paul has four regular technology advice radio programs on ABC, a weekly column on the smartcompany.com.au website and has published seven books.

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