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Mature Companies Can Learn Many Things From Startups

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The honest truth is that I worked directly with him in the early days of Microsoft from my “safe” perch in big IBM, during the startup of the IBM PC. Bill Gates ran the technical show, but Steve Ballmer never let him forget the marketing and business side of the equation. Market vision, focus, and opportunity.

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How Bill Gates Was A Role Model For New Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

The honest truth is that I worked directly with him in the early days of Microsoft from my “safe” perch in big IBM, during the startup of the IBM PC. Bill Gates ran the technical show, but Steve Ballmer never let him forget the marketing and business side of the equation. Market vision, focus, and opportunity.

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Docupace Names Two Executives

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Los Angeles-based software developer Docupace Technologies , which develops data management and cybersecurity software for financial services firms, has named two executives. According to Docupace, it has named James Caulkins as Chief Revenue Officer, and Rickey Bijlani as Director of Marketing. READ MORE>>.

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Mobile Roadie Names New CEO, CTO

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Mobile Roadie , the mobile app creation and marketing software developer--which was recently acquired by Intellectsoft--said it has named Gino Padua as its new Chief Executive Officer, and Vova Soroka as its new Chief Technology Officer. Mobile Roadie was acquired by Intellectsoft in October of last year. READ MORE>>.

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Influential Names New CFO, COO

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Los Angeles-based influencer marketing software developer Influential says it has named Michael Lin as its new dual CFO and COO. Lin was previously CFO at Mavenlink and Cake, and also served at Gehry Technologies and Fast Search and Transfer. READ MORE>>.

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Tealium Opens Office In Japan

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San Diego-based tag management software developer Tealium announced Tuesday that it has opened up a new office, in Japan, to expand the availability of the company's software in that country. Tealium also has launched a local language version of its products for the market. READ MORE>>.

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5 Strategies For Building Winning People Connections

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, I grew up in IBM when Bill Gates was helping us deliver the first IBM PC. We slowly realized that Microsoft’s value went far beyond his technical contributions, due to his connections with key software developers and relationships with hardware manufacturers who could make the PC revolution universal.

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