Archive for February 2014
The difference between working hard and working smart
In my experience of running companies for the past 15 years, I’ve known really great workers that are able to over-perform within a reasonable amount of working hours. I have also known amazing performers who work themselves to death. It can be a hard thing for people who expect a lot of themselves to know…
Read MoreFive hard questions you should ask yourself before starting up #blindpost
This is a blindpost from the Fast Company article: Five Hard Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting Up. Why do you want to start a company? Some people want to start a company because of the allure of being their own boss. Or because they want to have a shot to make a ton…
Read MoreSpeaking about mobile and pies-in-the-face with a few of my friends at a Chamber event on March 6th
On March 6th I’ll be moderating a panel at ATDC for the Metro Atlanta Chamber (of which I’m honored to be a new board member of this year) entitled, Technology Talk: Mobile Strategy. Danny Davis (CEO of Proving Ground) and Donovan Panone (CEO of Sandbox Digital) will be on the panel and I expect they…
Read More5 Questions for a CEO: Devon Wijesinghe, Insightpool
Last week I wrote my first 5 Questions for a CEO post and I really enjoyed the process so I thought I’d keep the ball rolling. This week I reached out to my friend, Devon Wijesinghe, who runs a terrific company called Insightpool. Describe Insightpool and why its going to change the world. Insightpool is…
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