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Archive for October, 2009

Can Computers Think?

October 29th, 2009 joel No comments

The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim. Edsger Dijkstra

Know How vs. Know Who

October 28th, 2009 joel No comments

These are two very important business skills. A “know how” person has the skills and motivation to get things done. A “know who” person knows how to identify, hire, organize and motivate “know how” people. The best entrepreneurs I have met have a balance of both of these skills.

Technology Evangelist

October 27th, 2009 joel No comments

A Technology Evangelist is a very persuasive sales person without a quota. A decade ago I heard a great pitch from Guy Kawasaki where I observed first hand the persuasive power of a great technology evangelist.