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security
In The Shadows Of Iraq: Qubad Talabani (Part 7)
Investing in a conflict area is risky business, but there are resources in Kurdistan which will draw in Oil producing companies. Microfinance structures could also benefit the agricultural region. However, in order for a “boom” to be sustainable, there will need to be a significant investor confidence in security – particularly for the finance industry
In The Shadows Of Iraq: Qubad Talabani (Part 6)
Political stability must be viewed as a precursor to economic development. How else do you explain the success of microfinance in places such as India, Mexico, South America, and its failure (for the most part) in Africa (aside from limited success in places such as Kenya – which is a rather stable government for the
In The Shadows Of Iraq: Qubad Talabani (Part 4)
Countries such as Iraq, which have not been involved in a capitalistic economic circumstance, are going to experience growing pains as they attempt economic development. Among the most important requirements will be access to capital, and likely in case like this, access to microfinance. My first question about the banking capabilities in the area reveal
Role Model Interviews
Over the last few months, I have done a series of interviews with leaders – CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Technologists, Academics, and Social Entrepreneurs – which offer insights to young and old alike about key choices – in business, in career, in life. * Jerry Rawls, CoFounder & CEO of Finisar * Philippe Courtot, Founder and
Microsoft Launches Its Israel R&D Center
By Danny Cohen, Guest Author [SM: I have a great deal of interest in seeing technology and entrepreneurship thrive in other locations besides Silicon Valley. Danny’s article here provides a crisp update on the Israeli scene.] A couple of days ago Microsoft announced the opening of a new R&D center outside of Tel-Aviv. For the
Serial Entrepreneur: Taher Elgamal (Part 13)
To conclude our interview, we discuss current events in the marketplace as well as the current and future expectations of Tumbleweed. SM: Why Tumbleweed at this stage of the game? TE: I love the consulting lifestyle because I can work with so many companies at a time. It is very entertaining, but you never actually
Serial Entrepreneur: Taher Elgamal (Part 12)
Taher and I continue our discussion of the security marketplace, and Taher’s vision for Tumbleweed’s product roadmap, as the company takes on its turnaround challenge. SM: Can you explain the rational of Cisco acquiring IronPort? TE: Cisco wants to go upstream. They have a lot of infrastructure equipment, and they are working on the self-defending
Serial Entrepreneur: Taher Elgamal (Part 11)
In our next segment of the interview, we examine the security marketplace and where things stand today. We take a close look at the open problems, and where, according to Taher, the market is headed. SM: Secure email is a very difficult space with Microsoft and everybody else. TE: We do not really compete with
