Thinkers of Think - August 2022
Here's what happened in July:
Web3 for Business: Why Blockchain Technology Will Transform Our World
Self-proclaimed “geek” Ben LeDonni, founder and CEO of Creative Multimedia Solutions, is closely monitoring the third evolution of the internet, known as Web3, and he sees huge potential for businesses to capitalize on key Web3 features enabled by blockchain technology.
“[Web3] will impact every aspect of our lives from finance to music to marketing to the way we purchase a home and maintain important documents that define what we own, buy and sell,” LeDonni said.
LeDonni presented an overview of Web3 and what it could mean for businesses at a?Think Innovate 2022 – Mini-Event ?hosted by Think Systems to provide a preview of a session being presented at?Think Innovate 2022 , a technology and operations innovation conference that will convene 200+ C-level executives, business owners, and government executives Oct. 19-20 in Owings Mills, MD.?
Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn
Intero Advisory Founder and CEO Colleen McKenna wants her clients to understand that LinkedIn is not a social network, it’s a business tool that helps boost sales and bolster recruiting.
Since 2011, she has helped more than 750 organizations and tens of thousands of business professionals unlock the power of LinkedIn to connect and establish meaningful relationships with current and future clients, associates, employees, candidates, strategic partners, and centers of influence.
McKenna is quick to point out that Intero Advisory is not a social media agency.
Blockchain and NFTs’ Impact on Business in 2022
Blockchain. NFTs. Crypto. Web3. No discussion of the current state of affairs in technology is complete without those terms, but what do they really mean for business in 2022 and beyond?
More than a dozen professionals in spaces ranging from software development to intellectual property law chimed in on the present and the future of blockchain and related technologies.
Less Venture Capital (VC) Funding Making the Rounds
Businesses of all types have faced challenge after challenge over the past few years as we’ve segued from a pandemic into record inflation and the looming possibility of a recession. From remote and hybrid work to never-ending price adjustments and surcharges, we’ve all been forced to embrace change whether we want to or not.
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Unsurprisingly, startups and the world of venture capital (VC) are not immune. As interest rates continue to climb and inflation remains at levels not seen in nearly a half century, the appetite for investment in projects perceived as ‘riskier’ is curbed.
Slowing Business Growth? How to Recognize and Fix It.
Business growth over time is rarely a straight, upward line on a chart. There are ebbs and flows, peaks and valleys in the growth of every organization. What often separates top-level organizations from others is the ability to recognize those valleys early on, and to take appropriate action to get that line pointed upward again.
Think Innovate 2022
If you haven't already, check out Think Innovate 2022! It is slated to be the executive networking event of the year with the opportunity to grow your network and learn about innovative Technology & Operations topics. Learn more here .
Check out our upcoming events
Wed Aug 31 | 4:30 PM ET
NFTs aren’t just right-click-save JPGs of Bored Apes. In this session we will cover some history, some education, but most importantly how NFTs are becoming essential to our everyday IRL experiences. We will prove to you why NFTs are already here and that they are here to stay.
Derek has near 15+ years of Program Management and M&A delivery experience. He is used to leading the strategy through implementation of large-scale, complex, transformative programs typically touching all front, middle and back-office facets of an organization.
Wed Sep 14 | 5:00 PM ET
We live in a complex ever changing world. The speed of change is forcing organizations to manage ambiguity, build resilience and cultivate innovation. Hybrid work is not going away and has added another layer of complexity that few foresaw three years ago. What worked in the past will not necessarily drive success in the future. It is critical for organizations to be intentional about who is on the team, how they are working together and what they are seeking to accomplish.