Sentences with phrase «other tech executives»

Facebook and other tech executives appeared at hearings before House and Senate committees last fall to discuss the 2016 election and Russian influence of it, but it appears they may be headed for a trip back.

Not exact matches

«While C - level personnel changes are important, Twitter has also been quietly hiring experienced tech executives — mostly from Google — for other departments,» Rao writes in a January 2013 Greencrest report on Twitter, which was made available to Inc. «The hiring of these seasoned executives suggests a possible positioning for an initial public offering in the next 12 to 18 months, in our view.»

-- BlackBerry plans to forge stronger partnerships with others in the tech industry and build better relationships with longtime business customers as the smartphone company attempts to turn around flagging operations, chief executive John Chen says.

While it's not a perfect 50 - 50 split — there are six women and seven men — it's more equal than any other top tech company's executive team.

Meanwhile, a key federal advisory board focused on driverless - car technology — a committee comprised of top executives from Apple, Ford, GM, Lyft and other tech and auto giants — has fallen entirely inactive, four sources told Recode.

The day after Trump signed the executive order, CEO Travis Kalanick released a statement that was relatively in line with other tech companies.

«The readability and visualization of the data your BI collects is not only advantageous for your tech team, but often times the reports that the BI summary creates will need to be seen by other people - executives, future vendors, investors, etc.,» points out SelectHub, a service for enterprise software product evaluation.

The tacit endorsement of the event by top U.S. tech executives comes as China introduces strict new rules on censorship and data storage, causing headaches for foreign tech firms permitted to do business in China and signaling that restrictions banning others are unlikely to be lifted any time soon.

Asked about the potential threat of Amazon and other tech giants entering the health - care market, Larry Renfro, the chief executive of the insurer's Optum unit, said the company is trying to catch up when it comes to early - stage companies.

But Lauder and others stressed that in the end, tech executives and non-tech executives alike would be most likely to provide financial and intellectual support to causes that they flet most passionate about.

But he also routinely meets with young black tech executives coming out of Facebook, Google, and other Valley companies, and offers counsel where he can.

Some early Google employees have gone on to become entrepreneurs, while others are now angel investors, and a lucky few have gone on to become top executives at other tech companies.

But the deceased tech CEO and many tech executives who serve on each other's boards (including Apple's, Google's, Intel's and Intuit's) were the focus of a recently settled class - action lawsuit.

Nonetheless, Trump appears unmoved by nationwide protests or any other signs of oppositions against clamping down on immigration, which leads me to wonder what are the risks that America, particularly tech executives, see that Trump does not?

But as Facebook has taken it on the chin over the way it has handled the personal information of its users, the leaders of other tech companies have demonstrated that even in publicity - hungry Silicon Valley, it is entirely possible for billionaire executives and their sprawling empires to keep a low profile.

On Monday, executives from Yahoo, Facebook, Google and other tech leaders met the president's group on intelligence and communications, tasked with reviewing the US's intelligence and communications technologies in the wake of the NSA revelations.

Other tech chief executives also took the same route.

President Trump huddled Wednesday with Apple chief executive Tim Cook to discuss trade as the White House forges ahead with tariffs on China and other trade policies that have provoked sharp rebukes from the iPhone giant and its tech - industry peers.

The Washington Post's Tony Romm: «Trump huddled Wednesday with Apple chief executive Tim Cook to discuss trade as the White House forges ahead with tariffs on China and other trade policies that have provoked sharp rebukes from the iPhone giant and its tech - industry peers.

Other speakers on the panel included: Dr. A. Didar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA); Mr. Deep Kapuria, Chairman, Hi - Tech Gears Ltd and Leader of Confederation of Indian Industry Delegation to PBD Toronto; Mr. Sriram Iyer, President & CEO, ICICI Bank Canada; and Mr Ashook Ramsaran, Executive Vice President, Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).

«I would have shown other women how I did it,» Brand said of being a tech executive, an entrepreneur and a mother.

AccelerateAB is a province - wide technology industry conference designed to connect Alberta's next - generation entrepreneurs with experienced tech executives from Alberta (through the A100) and Silicon Valley (through the C100), as well as other key industry advisors, service providers and others.

What DC's dangling: a hip, upwardly mobile urban center with a young, highly educated, tech savvy workforce, an expansive public transit system, biking trails and other neighborhood amenities, not to mention close ties to Amazon's chief executive, Jeff Bezos.

Hogsett and Fadness also plan to bring the tech community, business executives and other community leaders into the discussion.

Federal investigators subpoenaed Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's «executive chamber,» the term for his office, seeking records and other materials related to the governor's economic - development issues, especially the «Buffalo Billion,» a signature Cuomo initiative to encourage the development of hi - tech firms in the Buffalo area.

State Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D) will likely finish first and is favored to win in November, followed by one of a handful of other Democrats: activist Norman Solomon, former tech executive Stacey Lawson and Marin County Supervisor Susan Adams.

Another focus is Alain Kaloyeros, founding president and chief executive officer of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute, which he began under the current governor's father, former Governor Mario Cuomo, and which has been credited with spurring the high tech industry in Albany and other upstate cities.

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other tech leaders co-founded FWD.us in 2013 to push for comprehensive immigration reform.

Other senior authors are Charles Keller, MD, who was at Oregon Health & Science University when the research was conducted and is now scientific director and interim executive director of the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute in Fort Collins, Colorado; Jacques Grill, MD, PhD, at University of Paris - Sud; and Ranadip Pal, PhD, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Texas Tech University.

Other tech gadgetry on the car includes the head - up display (also $ 1,700), the 3D surround view ($ 700, also adds parking assistant plus), Apple CarPlay that works over Bluetooth instead of via the USB cable ($ 300), a Wi - Fi hotspot (part of the $ 1,200 Executive Package, which also adds wireless charging, ceramic controls, and soft - close doors), and gesture control ($ 190), the last of which seems like a gimmick.

Other than the loss in various features and addition of Blue Efficiency tech (read — low emission norms, better fuel efficiency), the C - Executive gets an all new pricing of 30.5 lakhs (on road, Mumbai).

Although he sold Tagg, Virgil, a former Qualcomm senior executive who knows a thing or two about tech trends, believes that other companies will continue to invent monitoring devices to help pets live longer and enjoy an improved quality of life.

«Convenient transportation is essential to connect the business and idea hubs at the Navy Yard with the Brooklyn Tech Triangle, DUMBO, and other nearby centers for innovation as well as with the academic community,» said Mark Parsons, executive director of The Consortium for Research and Robotics, which is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and is a research center of Pratt Institute.

That the president gave one of the executive actions that he proposed was going to help, we estimated, about 40,000 Indians that were in the professions — a lot of people in tech fields and medicine and other fields.

More than $ 4 million won for a female Chief Technology Officer at a high - tech startup who was paid less than other C - level executives.

The final panel includes Chris Bentley, the executive director of the other major Toronto legal tech incubator — Legal Innovation Zone and a 2016 Canadian Lawyer Magazine top 25 most influential lawyer in Canada.

US senators Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, and John Kennedy, a Republican, have also called for a hearing about data security and said they want to question Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, and the heads of other tech companies.

Lawmakers on two other committees — the House and Senate Intelligence Committees — will press tech executives at two back - to - back hearings beginning tomorrow morning.

At Qualcomm's recent Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii, now - president Cristiano Amon (then speaking as executive vice-president of Qualcomm Technologies) acknowledged the need for carrier support in order for the always - connected PC to succeed, stating: «I think the carriers understand that they need to go to other devices to generate growth.»

Fortunately, there has been detailed information from other tech - savvy firms like TechCrunch and Daring Fireball, whose executives revealed that the AirPods will have the same carrying and charging case.

But since Microsoft pulled out of CES after the 2012 show, the opening keynote has featured a rotating cast of executives from other tech giants.

Following a State Street report published last week on the long - term value of blockchain and other technologies, the bank's executive vice president of global exchange, Lou Maiuri, elaborated on how his group is experimenting with new ways to capitalize on blockchain tech.

Earlier this month, Apple joined 96 other tech companies signing a legal brief against Trump's executive order banning travel from seven Muslim - majority countries.

Although the cryptocurrency community is diverse compared to other tech sectors, the white collar blockchain industry still has a disproportionately small number of minority executives.

I / O is the search giant's own annual tech conference where Google executives detail upcoming changes to Android, search, and the myriad of other domains the company specializes in, like artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality.

A decision support executive position with «Mind - Tech Corporation'to research, collect, compile and present reports for analyzing risk factors, and other production processes.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report gexecutive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report gexecutive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report gExecutive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

The number of cash buyers also jumped in Memphis, Tenn., especially in the high - end price ranges, as executives from around the country poured in to fill jobs in the area's high - tech and other growth industries.