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New Bootstrap Fund Pulls Itself Up in World of Health IT Deals

Xconomy

They wanted to combine Hinshaw’s experience in starting and growing health IT startups with Balgrosky’s expertise in strategic IT planning and overhauling healthcare IT networks—but without getting too deeply involved. They came to San Diego in 1996, when Scripps Health hired Balgrosky as CIO and senior vice president.

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Ten Tips for Business Traction to Attract Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CIO) and a product lead (CTO). If your business is a new job site for boomers, you need to establish yourself as the expert on this subject in the press, on social networks, and join related organizations. Build qualified advisory board.

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The social Web in 2010: The emerging standards and technologies to watch

SoCal Delicious

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 This is the same with competing activity streams in various social networks.

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At First Summit, 7CTOs Takes Baby Step to San Diego Tech Buildup

Xconomy

A lot of ink has been spilled on the subject of building tech startups and creating entrepreneurial communities for tech innovation. But to Etienne de Bruin, a disproportionate amount of attention has focused on the tech founder as CEO, and what it takes for a CEO to build a tech business.