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Turn Around Series: Jerry Rawls, Finisar (Part 14)

Posted on Wednesday, Mar 21st

In the conclusion of the interview, I find it very interesting how Jerry was able to remain motivated and energized throughout the entire process, even after he had made (as Frank calls it) ridiculous amounts of money. SM: That sounds like a great story, congratulations for being able to navigate your ship through all of

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The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 12)

Posted on Tuesday, Mar 20th

After having dealt so much with education, we also examine some of the other issues which are of interest and importance to Raj. SM: We have spent a good amount of time addressing education. What other issues are on the top of your mind at this point? RR: The big picture where education comes in,

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Turn Around Series: Jerry Rawls, Finisar (Part 13)

Posted on Tuesday, Mar 20th

Here we see some of the philosophical lessons learned by Jerry throughout this entire process. Words of wisdom if you will. SM: This is a great, great story. Personally what is your philosophical analysis or gains out of this experience? You have gone up and down and hit highs and lows, what is your take

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The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 11)

Posted on Monday, Mar 19th

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

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Enterprise 3.0 Collaboration: eProject (Part 4)

Posted on Monday, Mar 19th

[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:

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

Posted on Monday, Mar 19th

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

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The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 10)

Posted on Sunday, Mar 18th

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,

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Enterprise 3.0 Collaboration: eProject (Part 3)

Posted on Sunday, Mar 18th

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