Innovations & accomplishments

  1. Intiri, Inc. - Present project. R&D for a new industry (customized packaged interiors), new conceptual frameworks and business models, and new design philosophy for residential interiors (meaning design).
    1. Completed the feasibility study, R&D of business processes, models, and technologies for residential remodeling and interior design visualization, social collaboration, and development of a new business model for customized packaged interiors.
    2. Identified major interior design industry constraints and developed the conceptual framework for a solution.
    3. Identified weaknesses in the interior design profession and developed a new and science-based design concept.
    4. Identified existing product defiencies and began design of products for target lifestyles.
    5. Identified marketing and advertising constraints and developed a media solution.
    6. Identified product chain development constraints and developed the framework for a new model.
  2. Invented new work processes for the computerization of the CPA and other industries and published. 1983 - 1994.
    1. Used own CPA firm as a lab with the innovative goal to put all work processes on desktop computers for professional firms and other clients. KPMG did not share this goal and that is the reason for leaving KPMG and starting own firm.
    2. Redesigned how work is done for the new medium, a huge conceptual advance and an expensive and risky pivot at the time.
    3. Avoided computerizing manual processes. Always required a redesign of work processes.
    4. Very successful. Doubled productivity, cut labor costs in half.
    5. Almost all business leaders did not understand that computers and software work best with new processes that took advantage of the new medium. They computerized manual processes. That attitude continues today in many industries.
  3. Early innovations in the design of computerized business processes and software for a dozen industries.
    1. Began trying to use microcomputers for project management in 1977 with only 2k of RAM.
    2. Worked with software developers to create computerized processes that dramatically increased productivity of existing processes and also created new forms of information and work to increase competitive advantages.
    3. Invented software features now used world-wide in business and consumer software.
  4. Helped in the early development of the business valuation and litigation support professions. 1986 - 1995. In 1986 neither was a profession. By 1995 both were stand-alone professions. Assisted with the development of:
    1. Code of ethics.
    2. Standards.
    3. Continuing education.
  5. Co-built Preston Pipelines, Inc. into one of California's largest underground pipeline subcontractors. 1974 - 1979.
    1. Accomplished by importing work processes learned in PG&E's General Construction division.
    2. Grew during the two major 1970's oil recessions, major fuel shortages, and the accompanying high interest rates on working capital - a traditional construction company killer.
    3. A highly competitive industry with several strong established players.
    4. Usually considered a once-in-a-lifetime major business accomplishment.
  6. Involved in over 100 business start-ups for himself and with family, friends, and clients. California, Alaska, Russia, 1961 (age 10) - present.


The Creative Process

Igor Krutoi is one of Russia's finest composers and pianists. With these two videos he captures his creative process. People-watching brings him music ideas. Jim Preston uses the same creative process at locations such as Santana Row in San Jose, the quaint Town of Los Gatos, and Las Vegas. If you have a few moments these videos are delightful - and the women are beautiful.


Conceptuate - To Bring Concepts To Life