The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 11)

Here we examine other similar learning methodologies, as well as their appropriate implementations. SM: Besides your work which is being implemented in India, is Jim Gibbons’ work at Stanford being implemented anywhere? My second question is if there are any other methodology breakthroughs like this, elsewhere? RR: I did not invent all of this, this

Read Full Article »

Featured Videos

Enterprise 3.0 Collaboration: eProject (Part 4)

[Part 3] In the final segment, we discuss the Extended Enterprise, and the SME growth market trends. Alignment with such trends and getting the timing right always becomes important in growing a company fast. SM: What % of your business targets Enterprise versus SME customers? What is your perspective on the Extended Enterprise trend? JP:

Read Full Article »

Turn Around Series: Jerry Rawls, Finisar (Part 12)

Jerry now discusses the future of Finisar, given the altered landscape. JDSU just bought Picolight, a leading designer and manufacturer of optical pluggable transceivers for $125 Million. Infinera, which integrates optical and electronic functions in its proprietary InP-based photonic ICs, intends to raise $150 million through an IPO filed on February 26, 2007. The number

Read Full Article »

The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 10)

In this next portion of the interview, Raj explains in more detail how he ensures and verifies students learn the material they are expected to know. SM: This is the methodology that you are putting together in your school? RR: Exactly, but not just for algebra. If you are trying to do an SAT exam,

Read Full Article »

Enterprise 3.0 Collaboration: eProject (Part 3)

[Part 2] Looks like the company is strong in terms of Market Opportunity and Solution Offering. But how about the Team?

Turn Around Series: Jerry Rawls, Finisar (Part 11)

After undertaking significant changes, cost cutting and other strategic moves, Finisar has emerged as a company poised for increased market growth. SM: And your stock went from under a dollar to quite a bit higher now? JR: Our stock is quite volatile, and always has been. It went from less than a dollar to, I

Read Full Article »

Enterprise 3.0 Collaboration: eProject (Part 2)

[Part 1] Continuing in the vein of venture due diligence, here’s the second part of the eProject story. SM: What is the competition, and how do you differentiate? JP: A number of companies are in this market, from baseline project management tools like Microsoft Project to more traditional enterprise packaged software from companies like Planview,

Read Full Article »

The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 9)

Our discussion now focuses on a key element of the ‘learning by doing model’: mentors, and evolves into the root of education – the process of learning. SM: Right now what is happening is at a very low level. There is no “methodology”, just a connection with a tutor who knows the material, sort of

Read Full Article »