Video taking a look at the art of the Remix and how everything could essentially be thought of as a remix of something or another. An interesting idea, check it out here!

Influencers is a video about how certain people are able to influence trends, spark creativity, and make ideas contagious. Check out the video below by R + I Creative. How can we cultivate more influential people in the world? There are a number of different factors that come into consideration, but one is certainly education. The school system needs to focus more on nurturing the creativity of the next generation, rather than killing it. What other ways can we develop a generation of influencers

The best of the web this week includes a ludicrous valuation of Facebook, an interesting new tool to connect content, more on irrationality from Dan Ariely, inspiration from famous entrpreneurs, and a look at an innovative initiative from Pepsi

One of my absolute favorite resources for inspiration and ideas are TED talks. If you don’t know already, TED stands for technology, entertainment, and design and was founded 25 years ago. Essentially TED is a conference that is invite only, and serves as a platform for the top minds in the world to gather in a single place and share their ideas. Now you find thousands of TED talks online for everyone’s viewing pleasure at TED.com and some of my favorites here! At the end of 2009, we here in Dar es Salaam decided to put together our own TED event named TEDxDar. TEDx is a program promoted by TED that allows for the independent hosting of events based on their model. This allows us to bring together the local talent and give them a voice to share their stories, which will hopefully spark further ideation and collaboration! Check our our website here and if you’re interested, you should definitely look into launching you’re very own TEDx! Our conference will be held on May 22nd, 2010, so be on the look out for updates!

Towards the end of 2009, Seth Godin released a free E-book entitled “What Matters Now.” I’ve been reading it and must say it’s a good, easy read and its FREE, so why not check it out. Essentially its a book of some of the premiere thinkers in the world today, all sharing a singular idea with you to think about going into 2010. Download it here. And let’s all give a big thanks to Seth Godin for this wonderful gift going into the new year!

I’m always on the look out for ways to spruce up the office and creating an environment more attune to creativity, and this fits that role exactly. Introducing… Idea Paint! Idea Paint is essentially paint that can be applied to any surface, which turns that surface into a makeshift white board! This could easily allow you to turn the most unassuming part of  your home or office into a place of creativity… I love this idea for two reasons: 1). You could get very creative in decorating your home, just think of the possibilities and 2). I believe that one of the essential practices towards innovation is taking notes, and I can’t think of a better way to make sure you have somewhere to write when those light bulbs turn on in our minds! For more information about Idea Paint visit their website