Meeting every other month, the triangle plays host to one of the fastest growing methods of professional networking. LinkedIn live, a 3-hour meeting of pure networking pressure is an opportunity to gather up 300+ local professionals and focus on building stronger connections within the community.  For an open networker and someone having a plethora of local contacts, it is a change to get face-to-face with more professionals than a month’s worth of one-on-one networking meetings. 

It’s the Christmas holidays and I’m taking a little time off from work. So, what does a guy who is employed by Cisco, has two fantastic kids and is expecting another one in March do during his time off?  A week off for me is a time to reflect on the past, to evaluate my strategy, look at decisions I’ve made, spend tons of time with my family, and to rethink the tactical things that consume all my time. The greatest part is reflecting on my whole life. I’m not the type of person that lives in the past, but let's face it, our history is a very familiar place and I have many great memories. In fact, during a recent late night, I walked down memory lane and would like to share it with you 

When I think about Web 2.0 companies and the strategic planning required enabling their success, I can’t help but consider the history of the term Web 2.0. I also question, who today’s technology leaders are? How should I quantify a technology leader? Should I consider the number or quality of modules built? Or is it by the innovative contribution to the community? And the questions go on and on.

What is the mother of all inventions? Is it the electric light bulb which was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879? Could it have been be telephone? Despite the ongoing dispute over its inventor, I believe that Alexander Bill should continue to take credit for his invention. Most regard the wheel as one of man’s most important inventions. And of course, we have to make mention of the caveman's greatest achievement – fire. You know what?