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OC Technology Influencer Mixer & Summit 2011

Tech Coast Venture Network

Historically, industry organizations such as the AeA formed to champion the interests of their early-stage members. This is not about paying lip-service to helping small companies — it’s about the genuine representation of their needs and interests in Washington D.C.” said Kevin McDonald, President of TCVN. Media Contact: Jan Johnson.

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sales vs marketing

AeA Los Angeles Council

Having been both a marketing & sales executive, I have seen first-hand how silos between these two departments can exist while products (or the sale of services) still "succeed" despite the rivalry. Judy Key Johnson , former IBM executive and president/COO of Southern California technology companies.

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