In 1994, Phil Hotchkiss started BigCharts.com, one of the very first Minnesota success stories of the Internet era. The company sold to CBS Marketwatch then to Dow Jones. In this episode, Phil sits down with Andrew Eklund to reminisce on the past 15 years of the Internet and business. They discuss lessons learned with an eye to the future.

Andrew Eklund talks with Jan McDaniel, CEO of the Twin Cities Chapter of the Red Cross when the 35W bridge collapsed. She quickly confronted how technology and a disaster can work together. We sit down with Jan to talk about the role of new media and emerging technology in her diverse and fascinating career… and what to expect in the future.

With the economy causing uncertainty for many Americans, we hit the Bulldog N.E. to talk with patrons how the economy is changing their spending and shopping habits. With the holidays approaching, will people head to the Malls or to the comforts of their living rooms and an internet connection? Will they spend more time researching purchase decisions and how will they do so? Must-know information for retailers as 2008 comes to a close.

As Mayor Rybak describes himself, he’s the first “post-Napster” mayor. We sit down with this wired mayor to hear about why Minneapolis is poised to be a great leader in the digital marketplace as well as how the Internet has changed political discourse and leadership. Shot by threevolts

In this month’s episode, another extended-length interview, we talk with veteran digital start-up master Graeme Thickins. He shares with us his views on the future of digital communications, leadership, the Minnesota business culture, and a little bit about surfing as well. Shot by threevolts

In this special, extended-length episode, we continue our chat with Gary Johnson, President of MSP Communications. Together we explore how he made his dramatic transition from seeing the web as a possible threat to making it integral to the long term success of the company. We also discuss how other senior level executives can make their own breakthroughs regarding the digital world. Shot by threevolts

In this third episode, we sit down with Gary Johnson, President of MSP Communications, and explore how he made his dramatic transition from seeing the web as a possible threat to making it integral to the long term success of the company. We also discuss how other senior level executives can make their own breakthroughs regarding the digital world. Shot by threevolts

In this the second episode of Mass Exodus, we sit down with Joel Kramer, formerly publisher of the Star Tribune and now editor and CEO of MinnPost.com. We learn about what’s good about online and what’s better about an old fashioned newspaper. Shot by threevolts.

From street interviews on Nicollet Mail to the fascinating reinvention of Paul Douglas, learn how to be a part of the revolution. Shot by threevolts.