Fostering ROI… an Orphan Elephant
I’ve always been fascinated and had an admiration for elephants. Warm, wise, intelligent, and mystical. They just represent and know something about patterns of nature and the universe we have … More
Startups
Everyday Apps that Exemplify AI
AI is an enabling and humanizing support solution. Having been active in AI/ML/NL for nearly 15 years in finance, energy, and sciences, we in martech are finally tipping point. These … More
#3CiConnect Interview with Titania Jordan
Awesome conversation with the remarkable Titania Jordan on marketing technology, growth strategy, mentoring, Atlanta innovation & startup ecosystem, and getting involved in the local political process.
This Week in Small Business with Brent Leary: Sprint Launches IoT Factory, Indeed Touts Benefits of Gen X
Sponsored by Salesforce, I join Brend Leary, a CRM industry analyst, advisor, author, speaker and award-winning blogger and co-founder of CRM Essentials LLC, where we look at the most interesting … More
GDPR: Marketing’s Tool for Trust?
TL;DR The full global impact or ramifications of GDPR are still unknown. GDPR coupled with other data breach matters have placed customers on alert about their data. Fines can be … More
From Ego To Empathy: A Microsoft Transformation
Seeking Alpha article on Microsoft’s remarkable transformation and why it’s working. Summary Microsoft is going through a historical pivot. Culture changes in the market have changed Microsoft’s approach. People and process … More
Actionable Summary – Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups
Actionable Summary on Jason Calacanis’ Angel. “They say no one gets there alone, and halfway through my career, I can tell you this is the truest thing I know.”- Angel, … More
Reframing – Startup Acceleration Through the Art of Thinking Bigger
Dream Big. But are you thinking big enough? From humble beginnings to a couple funding rounds in, many founders fear stagnation at each new level. With 9 out of 10 … More
High-Growth Talent Management – Challenges & Opportunities
“Great Vision without Great People is Irrelevant” – Jim Collins Your startup is growing. There is a balance of budget, talent and time you desperately need to maintain. So how … More
Get a Mentor or Go Home
Resolute entrepreneurs develop committed mentor relationships. We’ve had a tremendous couple of years evolving the mentor and advisor program at the Village. In 2017, the team and I will be … More