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Sun, 12 May 2013 01:53:13 -0400

The City of San Francisco has a "lean" approach to government | L'Atelier: Disruptive innovation

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:58:04 -0400

San Francisco was the first city to appoint a Chief Innovation Officer, who developed a “lean” approach to government as a platform to drive innovation at City Hall.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

San Francisco is a city that many startups call home, but that has also started to model itself after these startups in an attempt to innovate in a “lean” manner by “creating as much value as possible, with little or no capital cost.”

In October 2012, Mayor Ed Lee annouced that Motionloft was the first private sector company to partner with San Francisco in the city’s Open Data Initiative. This article touches on different ways that San Francisco is innovating and collaborating with its residents and businesses.

See on atelier.net

The House (Doesn’t) Always Win |

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:37:11 -0400

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Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

Over 30,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors will gather together in Las Vegas for RECon, a global convention for the shopping center industry in a couple of weeks. This blog post highlights the importance of making business decisions based on real data, rather than taking a gamble with some of the biggest deals of the year. Motionloft data allows retail tenants to make better informed business decisions and alleviates the guesswork.

See on blog.motionloft.com

Colliers International and Motionloft

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:40:27 -0400

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Ross Portugeis of Colliers International speaks about Motionloft’s real world pedestrian and vehicle analytics.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

“I’m in a very competitive field, where knowledge is power.”

-Ross Portugeis.

A commercial real estate broker and Senior Vice President at Colliers International, Portugeis touches on the fundamental value of Motionloft data in this interview. From tracking trends over time, to easy access of real time data, he highlights the usefulness of real world analytics.

Portugeis mentions the relative newness of this innovative technology to an established and competitive industry and gives his main reason for becoming involved with Motionloft, “I want to distinguish myself from my competition. I think Motionloft gives me that competitive edge.”

See on vimeo.com

This. (Taken with Cinemagram)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:11:38 -0400

This. (Taken with Cinemagram)

At San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:17:13 -0400

Picking up @houseofbrew and Microbrew!! – at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – See on Path.

Family Fun in the Square |

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:31:08 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Motionloft on the Web

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

When I read about another I Made It! event on Bakery Square’s blog, I marked it in my calendar - though I wouldn’t be able to attend, I knew the data that Motionloft was gathering would tell a compelling story. After having talked with Bakery Square’s property managers last winter, I know how driven they are to make community focused events successful. Saturday’s BkSq Family Fun in the Square was no exception and is another great example of how collaboration between property managers and their tenants can benefit both parties, as well as the community.

See on blog.motionloft.com

This collaborative playlist features a variety of genres and has...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:24:05 -0400

This collaborative playlist features a variety of genres and has a little something for everyone. What are you listening to today?

Pioneer

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:14:44 -0400

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Pioneer, a song by The Band Perry on Spotify.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

The title track to The Band Perry’s sophomore album, Pioneer has a less edgy sound than most other songs on the album. (The band appears to be leaning more towards country-rock than folk music these days.) Harkening back to the lighter, almost whimsical sound of their first album, The Band Perry asks the question “Where are we going?” - a question may come to mind any time you turn on the news. Pioneer is somehow light and melodic, as well as profound, eventually layering in snare drums to create a Revolutionary War-esque sound (a motif the lyrics reflect). As with many patriotic country songs, Pioneer culminates in an unyielding bridge, but it is unique within that subgenre for not mentioning God or the USA (though they do specifically mention bullets, which almost took away from the imagery of the rest of the lyrics).

My favorite line: Let your heart not be troubled.

See on open.spotify.com

Walk to Work Day |

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:30:40 -0400

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Motionloft worked with @walksf to monitor pedestrian activity on #Walk2Work Day. http://t.co/UgKdVcrTtp Here’s what we saw! #SanFrancisco

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

When Walk San Francisco was organizing the nation’s first city-wide Walk to Work Day, they contacted us at Motionloft to explore the possibility of collecting data on the event. We happily agreed, but did not know if the data would reflect a successful event or just another typical Friday morning commute (obviously, we were cheering Walk SF on). Fortunately, Walk to Work Day had a great turnout and a few days later, Motionloft released a few stats from the data we gathered during the event. It will be very interesting to compare this year’s first Walk to Work Day with future events!

See on blog.motionloft.com

Motionloft: a Company That Likes to People Watch

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:47:12 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Motionloft on the Web

How do stores track the numbers of people that pass by in a given day in order to determine where they should set up shop and what hours they should be open? This was the question that led Motionloft

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

Caitlin L. Conner interviewed Motionloft CEO, Jon Mills, for this Alleywatch feature. Conner highlights the benefits of Motionloft data, including the value that accurate pedestrian and vehicle analytics provide to landlords and tenants. “This information is incredibly valuable to retailers for determining where to locate, what the best hours are for their businesses, and what hours they need to staff up and down to keep up with spikes in people traffic.”

See on alleywatch.com

Landlords and Retailers: Partnering for Profitability | The Official ICSC Blog and the Voice of the Retail Real Estate Industry

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:28:06 -0400

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Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

In this blog post, Michael Lagazo writes about an interview with Kimco’s David Bujnicki. The conversation centers around the idea of a partnership between retailers and landlords, with a focus on how good communication between parties can be mutually beneficial. When the importance of data is brought up, Motionloft is mentioned as an analytics tool that can assist brick-and-mortar businesses refine sales efforts and better understand both the needs of the customer and the business. This blog is a great read and highlights the benefits of positive relationships between tenants and landlords.

See on blog.icsc.org

Blurred Lines

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:59:34 -0400

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Blurred Lines, a song by Robin Thicke, T.I. and Pharrell on Spotify.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

Robin Thick, T.I., and Pharrell have created one of the most danceable songs of 2013. Sampling Marvin Gaye’s Got to Give It Up, Blurred Lines has a funky feel while maintaining a modern flair. This song has garnered a lot of attention from the press lately, after YouTube banned the music video on account of nude dancers. Robin Thicke’s Prince-like vocal qualities, T.I.’s syrupy smooth (and provacative) verse, and Pharrell’s beat are an exemplary combination of fun, sensuality, and wit. Blurred Lines gets four out of four stars for my inability to sit still while listening to it.

See on open.spotify.com

Erase Me - Main

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:47:23 -0400

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Erase Me - Main, a song by Kid Cudi and Kanye West on Spotify.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

A great alt-rock leaning hiphop song, Erase Me features the appealing vocals of Kid Cudi and a clever verse by Kanye West. This is the ultimate breakup song if you’re a star or live in a city like San Francisco, where your ex is going to be constantly reminded of you (and your startup) by TechCrunch articles, mobile advertisements, etc.

See on open.spotify.com

Lost That Easy

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:29:24 -0400

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Lost That Easy, a song by Cold War Kids on Spotify.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

Indicative of their recent genre-bending albums and change in musical motif (from the band’s original bluesy tone to a more middle of the road indie with electronic influence feel), Lost that Easy is a song with three key components: Nathan Willett’s voice, electronic undertones, and a catchy hook. While diehard Cold War Kids fans may accuse this album of being underwhelming, there is something undeniably familiar about this song.

See on open.spotify.com

ipadtography: “I really want to get some amazing photos at this...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:48:01 -0400

ipadtography:

“I really want to get some amazing photos at this roller disco, but my iPad is just too big to use. I’ll use my iPad Mini instead - quality photos in a compact device!”

Thanks to Krysta G for the photo

Extra Note from Krysta: ‘this guy was recording disco roller skaters dancing to the Macarena on his iPad mini!’

Photo taken in The Mission District, San Francisco, USA

Amazing

When your crush adds you on facebook

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:17:32 -0400

whendatinginsf:

Dying. This is hilarious.

When someone asks if I'm seeing anyone special

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:12:25 -0400

whatshouldwecallme:

Fact. M

whatshouldwecallsocialmedia: WHEN SOMEONE HOT FOLLOWS ME ON...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:49:15 -0400

whatshouldwecallsocialmedia:

WHEN SOMEONE HOT FOLLOWS ME ON TWITTER:

It’s A Good Thing That Motionloft’s Sensors Are Spying On You

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:25:45 -0400

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Motionloft, a San Francisco-based startup backed by Mark Cuban, wants to track your every move, whether you’re on foot or in a car.

Krysta Gahagen’s insight:

Reading this article from almost a year ago has given me a fresh perspective on how much Motionloft has grown in the past twelve months. This Fast Company feature is a great overview of Motionloft’s basic features, but these days the company offers even more insight and data points. Motionloft has also expanded the sensor network and is gathering data in cities and towns across the country, while maintaining the original privacy policies.

See on fastcoexist.com