Bruce Burke

Website: http://www.gulfbayconsulting.com
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Member since December 27, 2011

I see great promise in the convergence of social media, mobile connectivity and payments technology. The intersection of these three separate elements combine to form an even more powerful force that is changing the way we interact, live and buy goods and services in this decade I like to refer to as Generation-M! Quote_down

About

I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

Serendipitously fell into it...

My favorite startups:

Zaarly, Kiip,

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

Overcoming credibility issues, opening people's minds to consider and examine new and unusual things.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

Not being complete or through enough - nailing down every aspect of the subject at thand and being rigorous in their dissemination of information regarding their product or services.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

1. People aren't as aware of what you're doing as you think they are.
2. Repetition, even if you think they've heard it, is the key to lodging it in their consciousness.
3. Believe in yourself and be willing to collaborate with others to amplify your voice. A chorus is much more powerful than a single voice.

Full bio

Extensive experience in electronic transactions, POS & mobile commerce. His experience includes product development, project management and brand marketing including current work in mobile money ecosystems and its integration into existing economies.

A pioneer in electronic point-of-sale transactions, Bruce has extensive experience in electronic transactions, POS and mobile commerce. His experience includes product development, project management and brand marketing including current work in mobile money ecosystems and its integration into existing economies.