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Living the Entrepreneur's Dream
April 2008
Kerry Shih, Chief Strategist and Founder, Communicado, Inc.: "A pitch to venture capitalists doesn't have to be perfectly orated, but does have to reflect the entrepreneur's passion and a clear view of what the business can look like four years later."

Building Value Into a Start-Up
July 2007
George Kurtz, senior vice president of McAfee's Enterprise Business: "A strong market presence and the right message absolutely builds valuation for the company... you can have the best technology in the world, but if you can't sell and market it, you're dead..."

Winning in the Technology Marketplace
May 2007
Ted Smith, founder of FileNet: "The product itself is essential to success, but then the team that's planning and executing is critical..."

Optimizing Performance of Start-Up Software Companies
April 2007
Mark Nielsen, successful techhnology executive and venture capitalist: "There are repeated examples in this industry where you have the best technology, but you don’t win at the end of the day..."

Lessons from a Tech
Turnaround Expert
March 2007
Michael J. Simmons, serially successful CEO and turnaround expert: "You will lose 100% of the opportunities where you don't get invited to the table..."