The following story comes from Linda Cleary, Marketing Communications Specialist at Mindjet in her own words…

"Local and international business people gathered yesterday evening in Palo Alto to attend GABA’s “Future of Fuels — What Drives Our Cars Tomorrow?” hosted by its Clean Technology and Semiconductor-IT Industry Groups, MIT Club of Northern California Cleantech Program, and Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. Prior to the event, guests enjoyed touring an Alternative Fuel System Vehicle Showcase, where the Wrightspeed X1 prototype electrical roadster, DaimlerChrysler "F-cell" FCV fuel cell car, "Das Frachtgut" (vegetable – oil fueled bus) and CalCars plug-in hybrid demo car were on display outside, then listened inside as each representative discussed current challenges, changes and opportunities to the California and German alternative fuels markets. The electric, biodiesel, public utility and fuel cell representatives all agreed: while Germany is the leader, California is a key market for cleantech.

I ended up talking to Ralf, a gentleman who made a stopover in Northern California for the GABA event, on his way to North Carolina. His cab was running late, so instead I offered him a ride to SFO. On the ride there, Ralf told me all about being a Business Unit Manager for Siemens Energy and Automation by day, but was cleary passionate about other things… Knowing I worked for Mindjet he enthused his love for the software, saying: “I can’t live without MindManager!” Away from access to MindManager on the road, Ralf then showed me some handwritten notes he’s taken in a mindmap.

I invited Ralf to comment here on the Mindjet Blog, and help with making contact to others in cleantech using MindManager in their passions and professions!"

- Linda Cleary

It’s your last chance to win $150 towards tickets/food/merchandise for the baseball game of your choice, but you must enter our contest by midnight PST.

It’s simple, here’s how:

Just create a MindManager map describing your favorite baseball team, how you became a fan and showing us how you keep track of the team’s latest news and information. Attach ballpark or player trivia, photos of you and your friends at the game…it’s up to you so get creative!

Then send your map to Gaelen at: gaelen.oconnell@mindjet.com to be entered to win the  $150 prize.

For inspiration, official contest rules and judging criteria, visit this link.

Good Luck!

Chuck Frey, of the Mind Mapping Software Weblog, recently sat down with Mindjet’s Chief Marketing Officer, Lisa Arthur, to talk about Mindjet and the upcoming MindManager 7. More specifically, Lisa covers the customer focus behind MindManager 7 (out May 30th), Mindjet’s current business focuses and Mindjet’s plans for the near future. You won’t want to miss this interview, check it out now.

Hi Everyone,

I’d like to follow up on Scott’s announcement of the MindManager 7 release with some additional updates and information on our current promotions for all types of MindManager users.

Mindjet officially announced that MindManager 7 will be released with general availability on May 30th.  

We’re offering special promotions through May 30th to fit a variety of customer needs for:

New MindManager Customers:

Purchase MindManager Pro 6 TODAY for $349 (MSRP)
and receive a FREE upgrade to MindManager 7 and a FREE Jetpack (see below for Jetpack description)

Existing MindManager 6 Customers

Be one of the FIRST to get all the details on MindManager 7 upon its release on May 30th and receive the special upgrade price. Click here to sign up.

Existing MindManager X5 and 2002 Customers:

Upgrade to MindManager Pro 6 for $119 (MSRP) and receive a FREE upgrade to MindManager 7 and a FREE Jetpack (valued at $79).

The Mindjet Project Management Jetpack helps improve the planning and delivery of projects with MindManager, enabling you to work smarter, think more creatively and save time.

Jetpack Includes:

• A detailed whitepaper with 15 related maps
• A sample project process with 19 additional map examples and templates. Download your first sample map free here. 
• Information about premier technology partners that support project management solutions

Look for more updates and resources to become available at the Mindjet website and we hope you’re as excited about the release of MindManager 7 as we are. Read the full press release here.

To our valued customers,

I’m excited….and honored to officially announce Mindjet MindManager 7!

This latest version of MindManager is by far the most powerful and comprehensive release we have delivered not only in the history of our company, but in the industry.
Thank you for your support!  This new version of MindManager was based on usability studies and extensive customer research.  What we have achieved with this new version could not have been possible without your input, critiques and suggestions.  Customer input was our top priority and our inspiration behind this new MindManager!  I’d like to thank you once again for your involvement in helping make this product the best on the planet (at least in my humble opinion)!

As you begin to experience MindManager 7 for yourself, all of us at Mindjet expect this latest version will make it easier to get the results you want.  The new UI replaces traditional menus and toolbars found in previous releases of MindManager with a results-oriented design that will enable you to focus on what you want to do rather than how to do it.  The new MindManager will help organize and more effectively present the tools and capabilities you need.  Our goal is that those using the new release will find it easier to quickly discover and use more of the capabilities that MindManager has to offer, enabling you to work at your best!

MindManager 7 is available on the Microsoft Windows platform (MindManager Pro 7 and MindManager 7 Lite) as well as the Apple Macintosh platform (MindManager 7 Mac).  For a limited time, customers who purchase MindManager 7 will also receive a free Mindjet Project Management Jet Pack™, created specifically for individuals and project teams to kick start requirements gathering, project planning, status reviews and the creation of dashboards and project performance management. The Jet Pack includes 35 exclusive Map templates and a whitepaper.   All of these products will be available to ship on May 30th.

I invite you to take a look at http://www.mindjet.com/us/getmm7/ to see the new look and features. We’d love to hear what you think!
On behalf of all of us at Mindjet, we’d like to say thank you again for your continued interest and support of our MindManager products.

Warmest Regards,
Scott Raskin,
CEO
Mindjet Corporation