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Situational Adjustment: Mastering the Art of Different Cultures
I attended the 8th Annual Japan US Innovation awards hosted by the U.S. Asia Technology Management Center of Stanford University and the Northern California Japan Society early this month (July’18). This event recognizes pioneering companies that honor innovation and economic opportunity between the two countries. It featured a keynote speaker, award ceremonies, and fascinating panel… Read more
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The Silver Wave
A few weeks ago I was invited to attend a discussion hosted by Sompo Digital Labs about Innovation for an Aging Society. It was a fascinating talk. The discussion was about how people are living much longer, productive lives. In fact, by the year 2050, the global population over 65 will more than triple. 3X!… Read more
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20 Years Later: Happy But Not Content
Earlier this month I attended my 20 year reunion at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. There were a few friends who could not make it so — truth be told — my excitement was slightly deflated. But as I look back at it now, without question, I’m glad I went and connected with classmates I… Read more
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Truer Words Have Never…
Today I came accross the below quote that I had not read in a while. I felt it was a fitting and an eloquent expression of the struggle that many entrepreneurs / business owners have to go through to reach the other side of an industrious effort. If you’re reading this for the first time,… Read more
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The Golden State Warriors: A Team First, Super Second!
On Tuesday, June 12th, the Golden State Warriors celebrated with their fans in the Bay Area their third championship in four years. As someone who just moved here, I cannot help to marvel at what this team has accomplished as an organization and as a TEAM. The Warriors’ victory got me thinking about the psychology… Read more
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Design Thinking is…Thinking
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 as a engine to spark innovation with Japanese companies. During his presentation, Aki Koto-san (a Partner at WiL), talked about Suzuki Motors as a use… Read more
The FullEffect Life 