Deeper study and knowledge… Pitch for impact 20 May 201821 May 2018 Recently, I judged at a startup pitch event. The event was atypical and its goals contrasted with the surrounding startup culture. Such events in Silicon Valley happen often where the…
Deeper study and knowledge… Trading partner compliance across borders 14 May 201814 May 2018 Instead of a building a wall, how about implementing better technologies to prevent the illicit flow of hazardous chemicals? 60 Minutes https://youtu.be/9NizHS4dBqM
Customer Success… GSD 13 May 201815 May 2018 Steve Jobs nails it here: self-management, intense passion, hands-on and a common vision. Ten minutes is what I need with the best managers, leaders and CEOs. I would add compassion…
Deeper study and knowledge… Algorithmic bias 10 May 201810 May 2018 I recently had an experience where I was not recognized by facial recognition software. Another person of similar skin tone had the same experience. Algorithmic bias is creeping into many…
Deeper study and knowledge… Demand-driven ethical supply chain 8 May 20188 May 2018 The retail clothing sector has been transformed by automation and the Amazon model. Article link What worries me is that growth in low cost, on-demand commerce does not seem to increase…
Deeper study and knowledge… Deals vs Relationships 5 May 20185 May 2018 Generating deal-flow is the default expectation of a transactional economy. The path to the presidency is now paved for deal-makers. Everything seems to get measured for the sake of increasing…
Deeper study and knowledge… Salesforce for Healthcare 4 May 20184 May 2018 It's 2018, and use cases are still being defined in healthcare. Customized solutions have been launched by Salesforce. It's good news, but these type of solutions are hard to replicate…
Nonprofit 5/18 BUILD in San Jose 1 May 201821 May 2018 Looking forward to participating in BUILD's next event as a competition judge. Learn more about volunteering for one of the most impactful nonprofits. BUILD San Jose 1st Annual Business Plan…
Customer Success… Success and survival 29 Apr 201830 Apr 2018 The mission statement is often under-stated in an organization. It should become the daily mantra. All activities should spring from an obvious overall purpose. Roles and responsibilities should be crystal…
