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Wixon’s female food technologists lead workshops for girls
Female food scientists from Wixon Inc., a St. Francis-based manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, recently led several interactive workshops during a day-long conference designed to peak girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
Gitomer: Wanna be a sales master? Study other sales masters!
The book, titled “America’s Twelve Master Salesmen,” was written and published by B.C. Forbes & Sons in 1953. Yes, there were women in the book, but in those days, “men” was the universal gender. Today, it’s quite the opposite.
Wanna be a sales master? Study other sales masters!
The book, titled “America’s Twelve Master Salesmen,” was written and published by B.C. Forbes & Sons in 1953. Yes, there were women in the book, but in those days, “men” was the universal gender. Today, it’s quite the opposite.
‘Making Deals:’ Einhorns target technology startups in Midwest
Daniel Einhorn isn't big on PowerPoint presentations. He used to give them, but found he never quite got all the way through his slides.
When an early stage company pitches him seeking an investment from his Mequon-based venture capital firm, Capital Midwest Fund, he likes to hear the initial presentation in about 10 minutes.
What Einhorn is most interested in at the first meeting is how the entrepreneur plans to get the product into the market. He asks a series of questions to which he expects thoughtful responses.
“What I'm trying to learn in that first meeting is critical thinking,” Einhorn said. “What I have learned in the last 10 years is it is almost exclusively about management. You have your product, you have your technology. You wouldn't have gotten to see me without having something there.”
He doesn't care whether the company does direct sales or distribution. What he cares about is why you chose one over the other and the thought process behind the decision.
Einhorn and his team at Capital Midwest are among a small group offering venture capital investments in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin companies completed 10 venture capital deals worth a total of $18.5 million in the first quarter of 2015, while California saw 420 deals totaling $8 billion, according to a MoneyTree Report by PwC and the National Venture Capital Association, which was based on data from Thomson Reuters.
It's safe to say Wisconsin doesn't hold a candle to Silicon Valley when it comes to venture capital investment. However, that figure is an improvement over the first quarter of 2012, when just two venture capital deals were completed in Wisconsin, totaling about $4.5 million.
When an early stage company pitches him seeking an investment from his Mequon-based venture capital firm, Capital Midwest Fund, he likes to hear the initial presentation in about 10 minutes.
What Einhorn is most interested in at the first meeting is how the entrepreneur plans to get the product into the market. He asks a series of questions to which he expects thoughtful responses.
“What I'm trying to learn in that first meeting is critical thinking,” Einhorn said. “What I have learned in the last 10 years is it is almost exclusively about management. You have your product, you have your technology. You wouldn't have gotten to see me without having something there.”
He doesn't care whether the company does direct sales or distribution. What he cares about is why you chose one over the other and the thought process behind the decision.
Einhorn and his team at Capital Midwest are among a small group offering venture capital investments in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin companies completed 10 venture capital deals worth a total of $18.5 million in the first quarter of 2015, while California saw 420 deals totaling $8 billion, according to a MoneyTree Report by PwC and the National Venture Capital Association, which was based on data from Thomson Reuters.
It's safe to say Wisconsin doesn't hold a candle to Silicon Valley when it comes to venture capital investment. However, that figure is an improvement over the first quarter of 2012, when just two venture capital deals were completed in Wisconsin, totaling about $4.5 million.
Personal integrity: The foundation for leadership credibility
What’s your limit? When do you know you’ve “had enough” of whatever is bothering you? Whether it is pressure at work, declining health or dysfunction in a personal relationship, what is it that finally makes you change your life?
An odd question? Perhaps. But it’s one worth considering if you’re serious about finding success and happiness.
An odd question? Perhaps. But it’s one worth considering if you’re serious about finding success and happiness.
The World Café Model: Convening conversations that matter
In early May, I had the privilege of facilitating a World Café in Fond du Lac. The focus of the event was servant leadership.
It was hosted by the Sophia Foundation, an organization that has as its mission the intention “to create a caring community where leaders and citizens gather to learn and serve; where they foster hope and explore meaningful possibilities together for all people.”
It was hosted by the Sophia Foundation, an organization that has as its mission the intention “to create a caring community where leaders and citizens gather to learn and serve; where they foster hope and explore meaningful possibilities together for all people.”
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Talent attraction advertisement: Make your career site as good as your job opportunities
Chances are good you have more open positions than you have had in years. It seems more challenging than ever to fill them. What is happening? Why aren’t the job seekers – the ones that you want to hire – applying for your jobs?
Today’s talent is in higher demand, so they are more discerning. The predicted workforce shortage has begun. Skills gaps are affecting more industries, job groups and locations. What to do? Take a look at how you present your opportunities to job seekers: your job postings and career pages.
Today’s talent is in higher demand, so they are more discerning. The predicted workforce shortage has begun. Skills gaps are affecting more industries, job groups and locations. What to do? Take a look at how you present your opportunities to job seekers: your job postings and career pages.
Best Practices: ‘A tale of two improvement strategies: tactical vs. strategic’
This article will outline and differentiate between the two primary approaches to increasing work efficiency. The discussion will start with a general focus on the topic and then at the end tie-in to Next Generation Supply Management.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Summertime should be STEM time
Summer. Time for students throughout the United States to kick back, relax and rest on their laurels before a new school year begins.
SC Johnson increases ingredient transparency
Racine-based SC Johnson has increased its transparency surrounding its product fragrances, and has now disclosed to consumers the ingredients of its Glade products on its “What’s Inside SC Johnson” website.
