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Southern California Quantum Computing Meetup

SoCal Tech Calendar

Joe Latone from IBM will discuss a quantum computing performance metric called quantum volume that they have developed. will also talk regarding the development of a quantum cryptography technology solution that will provide quantum-safe authentication and encryption to automation devices in the field.

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7 Challenges For Good Businesses To Achieve Longevity

Startup Professionals Musings

Examples of great companies that have achieved longevity, by initiating major changes, include American Express (originally express mail), IBM (tabulating and computer hardware), and J.P. Metrics and observations while running the existing business become the primary basis for future projections. Morgan (chemical manufacturing).

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Startup CTO Speaking

SoCal CTO

He's also led significant technology projects for a very impressive list of companies including Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, HP, Sun, and the list goes on. Metrics-Driven Startups Virtually every startup has a model that has critical aspects to it that will make or break the business. Tony has a Ph.D.

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7 Ways Growing Companies Drift From Startup Thinking

Startup Professionals Musings

Examples of great companies that have achieved longevity, by initiating major changes, include American Express (originally express mail), IBM (tabulating and computer hardware), and J.P. Metrics and observations while running the existing business become the primary basis for future projections. Morgan (chemical manufacturing).

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9 Key Issues That Can Support Your Breakthrough Ideas

Startup Professionals Musings

Many aspiring entrepreneurs, especially engineers, are focused on their invention or technology, and never consider the challenges of entering the business realm until too late. All too often I hear the refrain that big existing players, like Microsoft or IBM, are too fat and slow to be real competitors.

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8 Management Behaviors Drive Change Without Crisis

Startup Professionals Musings

In this era of rapid market and technological change, I know I have to challenge my small business advisory clients to keep innovating and stay ahead of the game. Other champions of innovation, including Elon Musk with SpaceX and Hyperloop, always seem to be building future opportunities from trends and technology turns.

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About this Blog

SoCal CTO

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Saturday, February 17, 2007 About this Blog Ive been thinking about doing a blog with my thoughts on technology and whats happening in the Los Angeles area technology scene for a while, but it was Ben Kuos recent start of a blog that inspired me to actually go ahead and do it. Thanks Ben.

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