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HOT TOPICS
- The Accelerator Conundrum
- The Startup Velocity Question
- Platform as a Service
- Man and Superman
- Web 3.0 = (4C + P + VS)
- The Future: End of Capitalism
- Capitalism 2.0
Role Model Interview
The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 13)
Raj continues to address his concept of taking bandwidth to underdeveloped populations. SM: It is just sunk costs, that should be OK. RR: They just need to bite their tongues and assume it is all lost, and it will come back via economic growth. So, that is the first problem I would like to solve;
Turn Around Series: Jerry Rawls, Finisar (Part 14)
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
The Education Problem: Raj Reddy (Part 12)
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,
Turn Around Series: Jerry Rawls, Finisar (Part 13)
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
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
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
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,
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
