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Realistic Entrprenuers Guide to Venture Capital

SoCal CTO

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

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6 Key Principles For Inducing Customers To Buy Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence , which consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Kerr, “ The Executive Checklist: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change.” Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. Social Media.

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Full Speed Ahead! Social Media Week Is Here!

Tech Zulu Event

Social Media Week (SMW) is finally here and is set to be one amazing week filled with panels, discussions, networking, and much more. What is Social Media Week? Social Media Week is a global platform that connects people, content, and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media.

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SoCal Heads to SXSWi | 2012 Panel Picking Guide

Tech Zulu Event

Emerging Technology: Mobile Engagement: Reaching the Connected Consumer (Miller PR, Avatar Labs). Badges & Beyond – Gamification and Mobile Apps (Mobile Roadie, Soundcloud). Social + Location + Mobile = The Perfect Beer (Untapped). Social + Location + Mobile = The Perfect Beer (Untapped).

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6 Elements of Customer Psychology Drive Buy Decisions

Startup Professionals Musings

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence , which consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

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Base Your New Venture On These New Technology Trends

Startup Professionals Musings

Kerr, “ The Executive Checklist: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change.” Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. Social Media.