Takeaways from TiECON Dallas 10/16/10

Good to see Dallas TiE back in action!.. Nice event with a good mixture of Dallas and Bay area entrepreneurs present. And honored to have been able to lead a panel discussion at the event. Finally getting around to blogging about it today. Several topics in play – Wireless, Social Media, Venture…

Compassionate Capitalism

Had the opportunity to attend and be a part of a charity dinner for the organization ‘Akshayapatra’ – an ambitious initiative to feed millions of hungry children so that they can concentrate on getting a good education and become productive citizens. What is especially remarkable is the combination of extreme professionalism,…

Impact of social media in retail marketing

Retail marketing is going through an unprecedented, disruptive shift. The speed and magnitude with which social media is affecting consumer buying patterns and expectations, and retailers’ allocation of marketing dollars to these new channels is phenomenal. The new media has made it possible to develop awareness and branding and reach…