Meg Robertson Digital Producer DylanRatigan.com

We’ve talked a lot about creating “cradles of innovation” in this country — combination a culture of investment, entrepreneurship and experimentation that accepts and encourages failure in the quest to solve problems and succeed. According to a new report from the Commerce Department, startups in America were responsible for creating close to three million new jobs in recent years. Florida, which we visited this week as part of our 30 Million Jobs tour, was no exception: start ups were responsible for creating 1.475 million jobs in the state between 2005 and 2009.

The numbers are looking good for new companies, and it’s no surprise that those trying to tackle America’s job problems are (finally) starting to take notice. In Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, the President acknowledged startups for innovating and creating millions of new jobs, even singling out the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, whose wife was in attendance at the SOTU. Said President Obama:

An economy built to last is one where we encourage the talent and ingenuity of every person in this country… we should support everyone who’s willing to work; and every risk-taker and entrepreneur who aspires to become the next Steve Jobs.

Obama also focused on the need for reforming certain business regulations that can hold new companies back financially:

Innovation is what America has always been about. Most new jobs are created in start-ups and small businesses. So let’s pass an agenda that helps them succeed. Tear down regulations that prevent aspiring entrepreneurs from getting the financing to grow. Expand tax relief to small businesses that are raising wages and creating good jobs.

Entrepreneurship is on the rise, but new businesses are still encountering hardships in this economy. We had the opportunity to talk to leading business and entrepreneurship experts in Florida — Susan Amat, Executive Director of The Launch Pad at the University of Miami, a coaching center that has launched dozens of student and alumni entrepreneurs and has become a model for other universities. Also joining Dylan was John Duffy, CEO of 3CInteractive, a Florida-based startup that develops mobile solutions and cloud-based mobile platforms for businesses.

Here’s the video, and a few behind the scenes shots of their visit to our “outdoor studio” in Miami. (Not a bad day to sit outside and talk about creating 30 Million Jobs!)

Check out the behind the scenes shots of Susan and John’s visit to The Dylan Ratigan Show!
John Duffy and Susan Amat with Dylan.

A little behind-the-scenes shot of the set, with Susan and Dylan and our stage manager.

Not only are they creating jobs — they come bearing gifts, too! Thanks guys!

- Meg Robertson is a digital producer for DylanRatigan.com.

Duffy will appear live with Dylan Ratigan to discuss entrepreneurship and 3Cinteractive on MSNBC Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 4pm ET/PT

Boca Raton, FL, January 24, 2012 – 3Cinteractive®, the leading provider of cloud-based enterprise mobile solutions for the Fortune 1000, announced that its founder and CEO John Duffy will appear on MSNBC’s “The Dylan Ratigan Show” on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 4:00pm (ET/PT).

Duffy’s appearance is part of the highly rated daytime broadcast show’s “30 Million Jobs” tour, which is making a stop in Miami. The innovative road show is examining the roots of our current unemployment crisis and solutions to unleash growth. The tour is visiting what Ratigan describes as cradles of innovation, mini-ecosystems where innovators and pioneers are taking resources and capital and using it to improve the world. 30 million represents the number of jobs needed to have 100% US employment.

Duffy will discuss the contributing factors to 3Cinteractive’s success as well as how entrepreneurship is key to fueling job creation and economic growth in our nation. Dr. Susan Amat, the co-founder and executive director of The LaunchPad, the entrepreneur and innovator resource center at the University of Miami, will also be appearing with Duffy.

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Leader in providing enterprise mobile business solutions ranked 12th on the list of high-growth, privately held U.S. companies

Boca Raton, FL– December 1, 2011– 3Cinteractive®, the leading provider of cloud-based mobile software and services for the Fortune 1000, announced it has been named one of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes. 3Ci ranked 12th on the second annual list of U.S.-based, high-growth, privately held companies. To view the complete list, please visit www.forbes.com/ampc.

Forbes’ list of America’s Most Promising Companies features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and precious investment capital. 3Ci was the only provider of multi-channel enterprise mobility solutions and the highest-ranked Florida-based company to make the list of dynamic businesses.

“It is an honor to rank so high on Forbes’ list of America’s Most Promising Companies,” said John Duffy, 3Cinteractive’s Founder and CEO. “We are fortunate to have such an amazing team that works tirelessly serving our clients. Mobile is probably the fastest growing industry in the history of the world. And, we are just scratching the surface of its potential. We feel 3Ci is well positioned to take advantage of this growth and will continue to be the leader in delivering enterprise mobility solutions.”

To sharpen its search, Forbes teamed up with CB Insights, a Manhattan-based data firm that tracks investment in high-growth private companies. With $650,000 in grants from the National Science Foundation, CB has developed complex software called Mosaic that mines myriad online sources (from press releases and social networks to job boards and court filings) to come up with one, algorithmically derived score that measures a private company’s health. Forbes married Mosaic’s data-crunching with old-fashioned reporting to assemble a list of rising stars with bright growth prospects.

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Leading mobile platform company announces John Sculley, former CEO of Apple and Pepsi Cola Company, named Chairman of its Board of Directors

Boca Raton, FL– September 14, 2011– 3Cinteractive®, a leading provider of cloud-based mobile software and services for the Fortune 1000, announced John Sculley, the former CEO of Apple and Pepsi Cola Company, has been named chairman of the company’s board of directors. Sculley has been a long time investor in 3Ci and advisor to John Duffy, 3Ci’s founder and CEO.

“The addition of John Sculley to our board marks an important milestone in the maturation of 3Cinteractive as a company,” said Duffy, “John’s experience in numerous leadership positions and depth of knowledge of technology has proven invaluable in helping 3Ci establish itself as a leader in mobile”.

“I’m very excited to assume the role of chairman of 3Cinteractive’s board of directors,” said Sculley, “I look forward to working with the board and executive team as we continue to innovate and provide the best enterprise mobile business solutions available.”

During his time at Apple, Sculley helped grow the company from under $600 million in revenues to more than $8 billion, becoming the leading PC seller in the world. At Pepsi, he led the global beverage and food giant to the number one position in the soft drink market. Currently, Sculley serves as a mentor to several entrepreneurs, has backed many successful start-ups and is a highly sought after speaker around the world.

About 3Cinteractive

3Cinteractive® (www.3Cinteractive.com) provides integrated mobile software and services that help businesses communicate with consumers on their mobile device. Our mobile business solutions improve efficiencies by extending operational and CRM processes to the mobile channel. 3Ci’s cloud-based mobile platform – Switchblade® – allows businesses to deliver mobile solutions on any handset or carrier, using integrated mobile technologies such as messaging, voice, mWeb and smartphone apps. And our XaaS services suite makes it easy for businesses to deploy and maintain effective mobile business solutions. 3Ci is an active member of the CTIA and Mobile Marketing Association and is listed as one of the top ASPs by the Common Short Code Administration.

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Boca Raton, FL, (PRWEB) May 17, 2011– 3Cinteractive®, a provider of cloud-based mobile software and services for the Fortune 1000, is proud to announce that John Duffy, the company’s founder and CEO, is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Florida Award finalist.

The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Duffy was selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award recipients will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 16 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampioinsGate.

John Duffy is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in communications and payment processing. Prior to founding 3Ci, Duffy built several successful companies in a broad section of industries. As founder and CEO of 3Cinteractive, Duffy is responsible for setting corporate strategy, driving revenue, and helping maintain the company’s key relationships with customers and vendors.

Under Duffy’s leadership, 3Ci was ranked 28th on the 2010 Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S. with three year revenue growth of 6,844%. 3Ci has also been recognized as the Fastest Growing Technology Company in South Florida and one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. Duffy was also recently named one of Palm Beach County’s Ultimate CEOs.

This year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program celebrates its 25th anniversary. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world.

About 3Cinteractive

3Cinteractive® (www.3Cinteractive.com) provides integrated mobile software and services that help businesses communicate with consumers on their mobile device. Our mobile business solutions improve efficiencies by extending operational and CRM processes to the mobile channel. 3Ci’s cloud-based mobile platform – Switchblade™ – allows businesses to deliver mobile solutions on any handset or carrier, using integrated mobile technologies such as messaging, voice, mWeb and smartphone apps. And our XaaS services suite makes it easy for businesses to deploy and maintain effective mobile business solutions. 3Ci is an active member of the CTIA and Mobile Marketing Association and is listed as one of the top ASPs by the Common Short Code Administration. 3Ci also recently ranked 28th on the 2010 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

About the Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com.

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Vol. 4: “Nothing helps you get your second customer like your first,” says Professor Duff.  In this installment of Entrepreneurship 101, the discussion centers on choosing a market and how niches can help you gain early success. There is a great deal of opportunity in niche markets where competition is usually less and prices for services are typically higher than in cluttered markets with several competitors.

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Vol. 3: In this installment of Entrepreneurship 101, Professor Duff expounds on why he thinks you should always try to eliminate the need for outside capital and why you’ll always be better grinding it out on your own.

John Duffy, 3Ci’s founder and CEO, is a serial entrepreneur having started several businesses in a wide range of industries. He was asked to speak to a group of Florida Atlantic University students as part of their celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Entrepreneurship 101 is a break down of that panel discussion into topical segments meant to be informative and hopefully useful to potential entrepreneurs. Duff is not a professor he just plays one on TV so take his advice at your own risk.

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