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Earlier this month, I worked on an international deal that was very complex. The board was comprised of members from different countries who spoke different languages and…

Once a year, I meet with the entrepreneurs of Neal’s Running Start for an in-depth check-in. Last year, everyone came to the US for a long weekend…

The University of Washington kindly asked me to give the commencement speech for the Information Management Systems Masters program. This is my third commencement speech with the UW,…

As many of you know, my alma mater is the University of Washington where I have been an active alum for many years. The Foster School of…

My biggest advice to entrepreneurs is do something that scares you. That means to never get bored or complacent or rest on your laurels, but always be…

If you were looking for me at Mobile World Congress, MIT Sloan Sports Analytics or any of the other big tech conferences in the last couple of…

I often talk about the importance of mentoring and giving back. I didn’t come up with these ideas on my own. I had a mentor in my…

A century ago, the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business opened its doors to future business leaders.  As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, it seemed fitting…

It’s a whole new world since last year’s Aspen Ideas Fest.  This year’s conference focused on what those changes could mean for us long-term, both good and…

I’ve been to the White Bull conference in Barcelona several times.  I go because I always make at least one important connection there.  I met Harry Marshall…