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About johnwilliamson

I like to think of myself as an innovator. From a very early age I have been obsessed with finding new ways of doing things. I’m all about efficiency and the use of technology to transform the way work gets done. I’ve created successful products for others and for my own ventures. I’ve built companies around my products, raising money and acquiring customers. I truly understand the full life cycle of taking an idea, finding a customer, developing a product, and delivering a solution.

Public Speaking – Forget the Notes

Posted on July 30, 2013 by johnwilliamson

It is frequently referenced that the number one fear of most people is public speaking. I am not one of those people. I enjoy getting in front of a group of people and delivering a passionate speech – it’s quite … Continue reading →

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Pitch the Customer First

Posted on May 26, 2013 by johnwilliamson

The concept of the Lean Startup has been spreading like wildfire throughout the entrepreneurial community. More than anything the idea is to develop the customer before you develop the product. This is the opposite of “build it and they will … Continue reading →

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Don’t Isolate Innovation

Posted on January 25, 2013 by johnwilliamson

Can innovation be isolated to a business unit and expect to succeed? I suppose that depends on your definition of successful innovation. If your goal is to re-engineer a process or a department, than you can justify setting up an … Continue reading →

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