Category: People on the Move
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Viodi View – 10/01/16
As mentioned many times in this online newsletter, the people who work for rural telecom companies continually inspire me with their dedication to community, continual improvement and resourcefulness that America needs so badly these days. Arvig’s Jeanne Wilber embodied the best of rural America and her sudden and unexpected passing has evoked memories of someone with a generous…
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Infosys Co-founder Dinesh Shares His Story at TiE-SV
Introduction: On March 3, 2014, K Dinesh, co-founder of Infosys Limited, mesmerized a TiE Silicon Valley (SV) audience with keen insight and perspectives on Infosys along with general principles of success for companies and individuals. He also shared his personal journey from his early life in India to a billionaire retired businessman. For several decades,…
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He Made a Difference
We all make a difference. This thought comes to mind with the unexpected and untimely passing of Warren Lee from stroke at age 50. The former CEO of NeoNova, Lee and his team spun off the DSL service from Nortel. This team had developed the multi-megabit modem service; allowing independent telcos to offer DSL services…
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The Exit Interview
I envisioned the perfect title for a video interview that wasn’t to be. Since this was his last day in the industry before setting off for warmer climes, a video interview would be a great way to recognize and capture parting thoughts from an affable and humble GM who led the transformation of a telephone…
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Paul Allen on Microsoft Then and Now – Interview at CHM in Mt. View, CA
On April 25th, “idea man” Paul Allen discussed his life and work at the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Mt View, CA. In 1975, Mr. Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates. He is currently the chairman of Vulcan Inc. and founder of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. He was interviewed by multimedia journalist, Jose…
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Support and Warm Messages
This is from a friend who is in Japan – “Please pray for Japan and efforts my fellow workers are making to restore nuclear reactors’ safety. And please tell everyone that many Japanese engineers and workers are fighting and will never give it up. Supports and warm messages from people in America and other foreign…