Conversations

Wrapping up Best Buy Venture Capital Innovation Network projects, including transitioning some early-stage companies to Advisory Boards that work.

Discussions this week:

* David Friend, CEO on online back-up company Carbonite,Boston, a new client. Topic: setting a new standard in ease-of-use and low cost for online back-up.

* Senior executives at Compass Marketing. Topic: accelerating innovation for big box retailers by doing the upfront work for buyers who want to make decisions when products are nearly ready to ship or launch.