by Michael A. Campbell
I attended a Design Thinking event hosted by the Keizai Silicon Valley association in Mountain View. It was a fascinating discussion about how design thinking can (and should be) used … Continue Reading Design Thinking is…Thinking
The main reason why I have always been passionate about marketing is because I believe that when it is done well, it can be an engine for sustained growth for … Continue Reading Go Big or Go Home: Is Your Marketing in “FullEffect?”
I have met a lot of startups who have the admirable ambition to enter the 3rd largest economy in the world, Japan. Japan’s innovation hub, business friendly infrastructure, economic re-emergence, … Continue Reading Japan Market Entry: If You’re a Startup, Read This
The language used in the Silicon Valley is quite interesting and if you are new to the area — like myself — it is very likely that you will hear … Continue Reading For Fresh off the Boat Entrepreneurs: Language in Silicon Valley
I am not an expert about quantum computing but I have always wondered if this was just a buzz word with really no business case substantiation. Clearly, this pre-judgement was … Continue Reading Quantum Computing: Gimmick or Real?
One thing that I have learned during my time in Silicon Valley is that increasingly entrepreneurs — at least the ones who get it — are putting more time hiring … Continue Reading The Most Important Factor in Hiring: Culture
Most people will tell you that an effective business leader has certain attributes that help him or her get to where they are. They are focused, have strong communication skills, … Continue Reading Lessons From My Son (Part 1)
A year earlier I wrote about how my new born son has taught me simple learnings that could be applied in my adult life. As I look back, Mr. CEO … Continue Reading Lessons From My Son (Part 2)
This summer I imagine that many young people will be entering the workforce and beginning their career for the first time. It can be exciting and daunting all at … Continue Reading 5 Things I Would Tell a Younger Me
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to have been in leadership roles that have not only stretched and challenged me but has given me insight about how to lead … Continue Reading Thoughts on Leadership: My 5 Keys
In many cases one of the keys to moving forward as a team or as an individual in an organization is the willingness to have empathy in everything we do. … Continue Reading The Most Overlooked Quality in Leadership
After living and working in Japan, I have been able to see what works and what does not when launching products or services in this market. For the international companies … Continue Reading Launching a New Product in Japan? 6 Questions You Ought to Consider
