Simon Rowland
Links to my various projects and startups.

Direct Leap Technologies, Inc.

 
 Direct Leap Corporate Site
  An amalgam of several technology business divisions.
 Automated Telemessaging System
  Telephone notification system used by nonprofits.
 Wireless ISP in a Box Link | 2005
  Wireless infrastructure appropriate for the developing world
 Ultra-Thin Client Prototype Link | 2005
  Low cost computing for the developing world
 Atlas Wireless Device Prototype Link | 2001
  Converges a laptop computer into a wallet-sized smartphone for telcos.

Other Ongoing Stuff...

 
 Toronto Technology Business Network Link | 2001
  A great starting point for finding organizations that hold events.
 Simon Rowland & Associates Link | 1998
  Now a part of Direct Leap Technologies.

Where I've Passed the Torch...

 
 The Bicycle Source  Cofounded with Mike Edmonds Link | 1998
  Cycling technique with attitude for millions of readers.
 TransOrbital, Inc.    Founding Shareholder Link | 1997
  First commercial space exploration venture to launch something in space.
 Artemis Data Book  Founding Director Link | 1994
  3,000 documents of aerospace engineering goodness.

Political Interests...

 
 Federal Election Campaign Website Link | 2000
  I'll run again once I've figured out where I want to live.
 Technology for Social Change Think-Tank Link | 2003
  Thoughts and events on using technology tools to solve social problems.

 Hold your horses — there's more to come.

Engineering Research and Proposals...

 
 Mars Communication Nanosatellite Link | 2003
  Reduces the minimum size of Mars science missions using tiny radio relays.
 Reusable Deep-Space Propulsion Link | 2002
  Dramatically reduces the cost of launching interplanetary spacecraft.
 Cislunar Propulsion Engineering Study No Link | 1997
  Radical cost-reduction engineering architecture for cislunar payload delivery.
 Inorganic Chemistry Research No Link | 1995
  In-space mineral ore processing and other interesting things.

Toronto Events Listings...

 

I've collected some events websites that I find useful:

Speaking...

 

Well, there's the Seminar and Article Topics page at Direct Leap.

Thoughts...

 

Some of my articles are due here eventually.

Where I've Studied...

 

People...

 
 Wade Rowland Dad | Link
  His author website... how's this for doing something cool?
 Christine Collie Rowland Mom | Link
  Blue Cat Design, my mother's multimedia design business.
 Hilary Rowland Sis | Link
  My hyperaccomplished sister has bios at Hilary Magazine and SupermodelGuide.

 Be grateful for the people in your life!

 Some fantastic friends and mentors are on Direct Leap's Board of Advisors,
 who I don't ask questions of nearly enough.

Copyright © 1994-2007 Simon Rowland.