NEOSA Podcast

While the technology industry continues to thrive for the most part, other sectors have not been so fortunate. The housing slump, manufacturing struggles, and typical retailer issues have all put dampers on different elements of the economy. Of course you can't just shut your doors and hope for things to improve, your company still needs to acquire customers and at least "tread water" if growth is not possible. But how does one keep the sales pipeline full when so many sectors are struggling? Join us for this enlightening session and find out. Hear industry veterans describe strategies and tactics they've used during past down-turns to ensure their companies not only survived, but in many cases even thrived. Our panelists include: Moderator: Darrin Fleming, FutureSight Consulting Mike Rapaport, President - IQS Milan Dayalal, Director of Sales - Dakota Software Rob Schlanser, Director, Mid-West Sales Consulting - Oracle Corp.

While the technology industry continues to thrive for the most part, other sectors have not been so fortunate. The housing slump, manufacturing struggles, and typical retailer issues have all put dampers on different elements of the economy. Of course you can't just shut your doors and hope for things to improve, your company still needs to acquire customers and at least "tread water" if growth is not possible. But how does one keep the sales pipeline full when so many sectors are struggling? Join us for this enlightening session and find out. Hear industry veterans describe strategies and tactics they've used during past down-turns to ensure their companies not only survived, but in many cases even thrived. Our panelists include: Moderator: Darrin Fleming, FutureSight Consulting Mike Rapaport, President - IQS Milan Dayalal, Director of Sales - Dakota Software Rob Schlanser, Director, Mid-West Sales Consulting - Oracle Corp.

While the technology industry continues to thrive for the most part, other sectors have not been so fortunate. The housing slump, manufacturing struggles, and typical retailer issues have all put dampers on different elements of the economy. Of course you can't just shut your doors and hope for things to improve, your company still needs to acquire customers and at least "tread water" if growth is not possible. But how does one keep the sales pipeline full when so many sectors are struggling? Join us for this enlightening session and find out. Hear industry veterans describe strategies and tactics they've used during past down-turns to ensure their companies not only survived, but in many cases even thrived. Our panelists include: Moderator: Darrin Fleming, FutureSight Consulting Mike Rapaport, President - IQS Milan Dayalal, Director of Sales - Dakota Software Rob Schlanser, Director, Mid-West Sales Consulting - Oracle Corp.

According to Wikipedia, Innovation is characterized by something new - or substantially different, not an insignificant change. Innovations are intended to make someone better off, and the succession of many innovations grows the whole economy. NEO is home to a variety of tech companies offering innovative designs and executions to solve customer problems and enhance business. This quarterly forum will feature tech companies introducing truly unique innovations that have put their companies on impressive growth trajectories. Among our panelists are: Phil Alexander, CEO - BrandMuscle (http://www.brandmuscle.com); founded in 2000, BrandMuscle provides a unique solution that automates and facilitates advertising creation and placement. this solution has been widely adopted and implemented by global companies both in the United States and overseas. Mike Broderick, CEO - Turning Technologies; winner of the 2007 Weatherhead 100, Turning Technologies created and markets Turning Point, an interactive technology that enables real-time, direct interaction between presenters and audiences. Gene Groys, CEO/Founder of Staff KNEX; founded in 2007, Staff KNEX features a mobile texting platform encompassing hardware and software that connects a company to its employees on a real-time, interactive basis. Sponsored by Calfee.

According to Wikipedia, Innovation is characterized by something new - or substantially different, not an insignificant change. Innovations are intended to make someone better off, and the succession of many innovations grows the whole economy. NEO is home to a variety of tech companies offering innovative designs and executions to solve customer problems and enhance business. This quarterly forum will feature tech companies introducing truly unique innovations that have put their companies on impressive growth trajectories. Among our panelists are: Phil Alexander, CEO - BrandMuscle (http://www.brandmuscle.com); founded in 2000, BrandMuscle provides a unique solution that automates and facilitates advertising creation and placement. this solution has been widely adopted and implemented by global companies both in the United States and overseas. Mike Broderick, CEO - Turning Technologies; winner of the 2007 Weatherhead 100, Turning Technologies created and markets Turning Point, an interactive technology that enables real-time, direct interaction between presenters and audiences. Gene Groys, CEO/Founder of Staff KNEX; founded in 2007, Staff KNEX features a mobile texting platform encompassing hardware and software that connects a company to its employees on a real-time, interactive basis. Sponsored by Calfee.

According to Wikipedia, Innovation is characterized by something new - or substantially different, not an insignificant change. Innovations are intended to make someone better off, and the succession of many innovations grows the whole economy. NEO is home to a variety of tech companies offering innovative designs and executions to solve customer problems and enhance business. This quarterly forum will feature tech companies introducing truly unique innovations that have put their companies on impressive growth trajectories. Among our panelists are: Phil Alexander, CEO - BrandMuscle (http://www.brandmuscle.com); founded in 2000, BrandMuscle provides a unique solution that automates and facilitates advertising creation and placement. this solution has been widely adopted and implemented by global companies both in the United States and overseas. Mike Broderick, CEO - Turning Technologies; winner of the 2007 Weatherhead 100, Turning Technologies created and markets Turning Point, an interactive technology that enables real-time, direct interaction between presenters and audiences. Gene Groys, CEO/Founder of Staff KNEX; founded in 2007, Staff KNEX features a mobile texting platform encompassing hardware and software that connects a company to its employees on a real-time, interactive basis. Sponsored by Calfee.

Microsoft partners with Apple, Sun partners with Google, seems like every couple of months there's a blockbuster announcement of one partnership or another. Sometimes these partnerships develop into a great, growth endeavor and sometimes they don't. But how does a small or mid-market company identify partnering opportunities? What are the pitfalls and challenges and how does one identify strong upside potential? Not to mention, how does a strategic partnership fit into your company's overall channel strategy. Our panelists include: Dr. Jeffrey Green, Founder / CEO of Datatrak international http://www.datatrak.net , Michael DeAloia, former Tech Czar and current Senior Director of Business Development at Fit Technologies http://www.fittechnologies.net, and Rich Figer, Group Sales Manager - National Systems Integrators, Microsoft.

Microsoft partners with Apple, Sun partners with Google, seems like every couple of months there's a blockbuster announcement of one partnership or another. Sometimes these partnerships develop into a great, growth endeavor and sometimes they don't. But how does a small or mid-market company identify partnering opportunities? What are the pitfalls and challenges and how does one identify strong upside potential? Not to mention, how does a strategic partnership fit into your company's overall channel strategy. Our panelists include: Dr. Jeffrey Green, Founder / CEO of Datatrak international http://www.datatrak.net , Michael DeAloia, former Tech Czar and current Senior Director of Business Development at Fit Technologies http://www.fittechnologies.net, and Rich Figer, Group Sales Manager - National Systems Integrators, Microsoft.

Microsoft partners with Apple, Sun partners with Google, seems like every couple of months there's a blockbuster announcement of one partnership or another. Sometimes these partnerships develop into a great, growth endeavor and sometimes they don't. But how does a small or mid-market company identify partnering opportunities? What are the pitfalls and challenges and how does one identify strong upside potential? Not to mention, how does a strategic partnership fit into your company's overall channel strategy. Our panelists include: Dr. Jeffrey Green, Founder / CEO of Datatrak international http://www.datatrak.net , Michael DeAloia, former Tech Czar and current Senior Director of Business Development at Fit Technologies http://www.fittechnologies.net, and Rich Figer, Group Sales Manager - National Systems Integrators, Microsoft.

Microsoft partners with Apple, Sun partners with Google, seems like every couple of months there's a blockbuster announcement of one partnership or another. Sometimes these partnerships develop into a great, growth endeavor and sometimes they don't. But how does a small or mid-market company identify partnering opportunities? What are the pitfalls and challenges and how does one identify strong upside potential? Not to mention, how does a strategic partnership fit into your company's overall channel strategy. Our panelists include: Dr. Jeffrey Green, Founder / CEO of Datatrak international http://www.datatrak.net , Michael DeAloia, former Tech Czar and current Senior Director of Business Development at Fit Technologies http://www.fittechnologies.net, and Rich Figer, Group Sales Manager - National Systems Integrators, Microsoft.