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Summer 2011
Inside the Summer 2011 Issue: Resiliency and Survivability When it comes to disaster planning, Larry Lang, CEO of QuorumLabs, borrowed the idea of using a “chaos monkey”—a member of the team whose job is to “think of the most chaotic thing they could do, and how would we recover from…
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John Keagy
Fellow Alliance member John Keagy, CEO of GoGrid joined us for this Regional Alliance meeting. Cloud computing is one of the hottest new trends and John is a pioneer in the internet infrastructure industry. GoGrid is a global leader in cloud and hybrid infrastructure hosting. John discussed his thoughts on…
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Paul Limbrey
High-performance researcher and consultant Paul Limbrey joined us for this Regional Alliance meeting. Paul discussed methods for improving the performance of an organization based on his very latest research into performance pressure and stimulating improved outcomes from teams.
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Managing Multiple Constituencies
By Robert Sher We all know that “being the boss” doesn’t really mean we get what we want. Some companies have a simple ownership structure with clarity on who has the last word. But Alliance member Jim Harrison, CEO of MLSListings Inc. (Group 310), has multiple overlapping constituencies which blend…
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Paul Witkay in Smart Business: “Where Do Breakthrough Ideas Come From?”
Since founding the Alliance of CEOs in 1996, I have searched for the secrets to generating breakthrough ideas on a consistent basis. CEOs constantly seek ideas to improve, but incremental ideas don’t change the course of a company or an industry. I gain the greatest satisfaction when a CEO experiences…
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3 Alliance Members on the List of the Best Places to Work
Congratulations to the following Alliance Members whose companies were named to this year's list of the “Best Places to Work in the Bay Area!” Hanson Bridgett, led by Managing Partner Andrew Giacomini Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, led by CEO Michael Depatie MedAmerica, led by CEO Mike Harrington
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Jamba Juice and Venus Williams Sign Letter of Intent
EMERYVILLE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ:JMBA - News) and Venus Williams announced today the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to form a joint venture to develop up to five Jamba Juice stores in the Washington D.C./Maryland marketplace over the next two years. The venture will also provide a…
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SciClone Buys U.S.-Backed Chinese Drug Company
SciClone Pharmaceuticals Inc. bought NovaMed Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Chinese specialty pharmaceutical company backed by American venture capital firm Atlas Ventures, in a cash and stock deal worth up to nearly $105 million. SciClone (NASDAQ: SCLN), basedin Foster City, said the combined revenue of the company in 2011 would be $140…
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Clare Computer Installs New CEO
Clare Computer Solutions, a San Ramon technical services and consulting company for small and medium sized businesses, has appointed Brad Mendonsa as CEO and made president Ralph Lawhorn COO. Tony Barone, who co-founded the 28-person company in 1990, is chairman of the board. Mendonsa came to Clare Computer Solutions in…
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Nancy Duarte
Nancy Duarte is an American writer and graphic designer. She is particularly known for her book slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations, and as the founder of Duarte Design, one of the largest design firms in Silicon Valley. Duarte also received an award for Mountain View Woman…
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5 Alliance Members Among the 2011 OnDemand Top 100 Private Companies
Congratulations to the following Alliance Members whose companies were named to the list of 2011 OnDemand Top 100 Private Companies. Certain Software, led by CEO Peter Micchiche Coupa Software, led by CEO Rob Bernshteyn DotNetNuke, led by President & CEO Navin Nagiah GoGrid, led by CEO John Keagy TriCipher, led…
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Neal Ringquist Interview on ABC News
Alliance member Neal Ringquist was interviewed on ABC News. Neal discussed “Getting Personal Finances Back on Track” during the current financial downturn.
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Alta Raises Funding to Improve the Production Economics of High Efficiency Solar
Santa Clara, CA — Alta Devices Inc. announced today it has raised funding to focus on improving the production economics of high efficiency solar PV (photovoltaic) applications. In addition to breakthroughs in advanced technology, the company is focused on manufacturing and form factor breakthroughs. “There are a number of advanced…
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Spring 2011
Inside the Spring 2011 Issue: What Innovation Means To You In today’s economy, ideas flow at the speed of light, and companies must consistently out-innovate their competitors to stay ahead. But innovation comes from many sources, as Alliance CEOs can attest. “There aren’t a lot of things that have not…
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Sblend Sblendorio Appointed to i-GATE Board of Directors
Mr. Sblendorio, a shareholder at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel in Pleasanton, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of i-GATE Development Corporation, designated by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development as one of six “innovation hubs” (iHubs) in the State of California. Based in Livermore, California, i-GATE is…
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Rich Gianello of HFS Consultants Profiled in San Francisco Business Times
Big picture How’s business: We didn’t experience in 2010 the growth we saw in prior years, but our revenue is up 5 percent and profits up almost 35 percent. Biggest challenge for your business at the moment: Keeping up with all the legislation that’s coming up and figuring out where…
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Versartis Raises $21M in Second Round
Versartis Inc. has completed a $21 million second round of funding. The round was led by New Leaf Venture Partners, which has an office in Menlo Park. London-based Advent Venture Partners, Geneva-based Index Ventures and Mountain View-based Amunix Inc. also joined in the round. Mountain View-based Versartis is biotechnology startup…
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Give Something Back Plans to Give Even More
Holding a black Pomeranian named Tommy, Sherri Franklin stood at the front of a conference room and talked about her nonprofit, Muttville, which finds homes for senior dogs. The presentation was at an Oakland office-supply company that donates most of its profits to local charities. Every month, a grant recipient…
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HyTrust Named Finalist for “Most Innovative Company” at RSA Conference 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – (EON: Enhanced Online News) – HyTrust announced it has been named one of 10 finalists for the always popular “Most Innovative Company at RSA® Conference 2011″ contest, part of Innovation Sandbox, a unique half-day program representing today’s best new security solutions. This year’s program will feature interactive…
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Doug Leeds
Doug Leeds is the founder of RSL Collective which is currently in stealth mode. Previously, Doug was CEO of EAT Club, which he sold to Compass Group in 2020 and remained with there to ensure a smooth transition. Immediately prior to EAT Club, Doug was an EIR with August Capital…
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Superhero Selling: the CEO
By Robert Sher Nobody can sell like the CEO. If you don’t believe me, here’s two high stakes, near-death experiences from Dennis Raefield, CEO of Mace Security International (OTCQB: MACE) that illustrate the power and prudence of the CEO going eyeball to eyeball with key customers. The company Dennis founded…
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Marco Marini
With 25 years in business, Marco Marini is a walking encyclopedia of all things email: best practices, technologies, trends and more. Marco is currently the COO of iPost, a revolutionary email platform built for marketers by marketers. Prior to iPost, Marco was the CEO of ClickMail Marketing, a vendor-agnostic reseller…
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USJade Changes Company Name to Jade Global
USJade, global system integration and IT consulting firm and Oracle Platinum Partner, today announced its new corporate identity, Jade Global, Inc. With hundreds of customers using their services globally, the company is changing its name from USJade Corp to Jade Global, Inc. The new name accurately reflects their comprehensive portfolio…
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Charlene Li
Charlene Li, founder of the Altimeter Group and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead joined us for this Regional Alliance meeting. She is also the coauthor of the critically acclaimed, bestselling book Groundswell, which was named one…
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Yola Inks Distribution Deals with HP and AOL
Last time I was in Cape Town, I was hanging out with Vinny Lingham, founder of Yola, a service that allows small businesses to create a site in about five minutes. He was incredibly spazzy about some big deal he was about to close that would have a material effect…
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James White
Fellow Alliance member James White joined us for this Regional Alliance meeting. James joined Jamba Juice in 2008 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, James was Senior Vice President of Consumer Brands for Safeway and was Senior Vice President of Business Development, Gillette North America. James also held executive…
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Sutro Biopharma Raises $36.5 Million
In its third round of venture funding, Sutro Biophoarma raised $36.5 million. The San Francisco company raised the money in two tranches—the first one, worth $20 million, closed Nov. 5. Skyline Ventures led this round and put Leon Chen on Sutro’s board of directors. Lilly Ventures and Amgen Ventures also…
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Winter 2011
Inside the Winter 2011 Issue: The New Competitive Strategy As economic uncertainty continues here in the U.S. and abroad, most businesses find the competitive environment in flux. As a result, CEOs are approaching their competition differently than before. But exactly how depends heavily on the dynamics of their particular market…
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Prasad Kaipa, Ph.D.
Dr. Prasad Kaipa,who has evolved a refreshingly unique approach to Executive Coaching and Education, joined us for this regional Alliance meeting. By combining Business, Science & Technology and Spirituality, Prasad has developed an integrated framework to “Ignite the Genius Within” executives. Prasad discussed “Leadership in the Age of Scarcity.”
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Yes to Carrots Featured in INC Magazine
Ido Leffler, the co-founder of Yes to Carrots, answers readers' questions about the company. Yes to Carrots is the name of a hot line of skin care products made from carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Ido Leffler, the co-founder of the San Francisco–based company, recently fielded reader questions on launching and…
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