Author Archives: Vlad

What Is Really Wrong With America

Posted: 2:19 am
October 7, 2013
Misc
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This is a technology blog and I typically only deviate from that topic to cover management of a technology business. Given the ongoing government shutdown and the persistent snaking about it from our foreign partners, I wanted to offer you … Continue reading →

Business Model Match

Posted: 2:35 pm
October 1, 2013
IT Business
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While we haven’t yet officially announced the biggest thing we have on deck this year (because we want to talk to our partners about it first and there are many of you and most of you don’t pick up the … Continue reading →

Loyalty Not Included

Posted: 11:17 am
September 25, 2013
Boss
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Modern workplace, and the behavior of everyone in it, has changed since the 50’s. Small businesses owners often find frustration in the perceived lack of gratitude and loyalty they get from employees that they feel they are treating like family. … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m alive

Posted: 3:28 pm
September 17, 2013
Uncategorized
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Sorry I haven’t had the energy to post anything on Vladville. I’m OK, everything is OK, life is good, etc. I’ll be posting new stuff this week. If you really must know, I’ve been really depressed for the past two … Continue reading →

SM Mobile Strategy & Growth

Posted: 1:54 pm
September 11, 2013
IT Business, Shockey Monkey, SMB
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A little bit on strategery here just so we’re smoking the same stuff.. Today we announced the Android native application for Shockey Monkey:   It’s joining native applications on iPhone and iPad – none of that webkit / slow junk … Continue reading →

What is your business really worth?

Posted: 2:43 pm
September 9, 2013
IT Business
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Business valuation is hardly connected to reality and sales prices can wildly swing depending on whether the industry is growing, if the technology is truly unique or it’s hard to find talent. Sadly, most companies look for a seller out … Continue reading →

Stupid or unmotivated?

Posted: 4:19 pm
September 5, 2013
Boss
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My basic thesis is that there are too many fucking morons out there in corporate America. My friend Kate tends to disagree, believing that most people are smart but just not very motivated – as in they have the capability … Continue reading →

What we can learn from Microsoft

Posted: 5:30 am
September 4, 2013
Boss, IT Business, Microsoft
1 Comment

Blogs and media alike have been on fire about opinions regarding Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia – everything from the largest trojan horse operation in corporate history to the typical armchair quarterbacking of what else Microsoft should have done. While entertaining, … Continue reading →

The Breakout Moment

Posted: 3:50 pm
August 28, 2013
Boss, IT Business
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One of the qualities that I despise in office workers is that of mediocrity. Our jobs are not physically demanding, we’re not lifting stuff, there is no fatigue associated with sitting in an air conditioned office.. so there is no … Continue reading →

CompTIA Cloud Community: Trustmark Experiment

Posted: 1:49 pm
August 21, 2013
Events, IT Business, IT Culture
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This blog post (and few others) will cover the takeaways from the CompTIA Cloud Community in which I participate. I am not paid for it, the following is just my opinion, not approved or associated with CompTIA in any way … Continue reading →