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From corporate to accountability I tend not to frequent LinkedIn very often, nor do I tend to post, if at all. However, when I do happen to check in for a visit/scroll I embark on an interesting journey of immersive fascination. The world, and technology, ticks at a fast and unpredictable pace. In my 1hr. (3600 seconds) I get my curiosity fix of what’s happening, in what was my world.    It seems strange that corporate is no longer a part of me as I’m running a small company where accountability has no avenue but the path to my front door. It’s scary my friends. Let me not sugar coat it.  Actions with immediate consequences, decisions needed now, not later, results very clearly defined and expected, operating budget with no frills, and on. An affinity to our clients where your heart skips a beat when they call.  5 months since leaving Intel I am still learning, adapting, and developing these new muscles. It takes time, but I will attest that Intel served me well. A great company with the best of talent where, though it was time to follow my passion, I have no regrets at Intel at all. I root for Intel every day as I do still have some blue blood circulating.   I was fascinated by a couple of articles recently on strategy that prompted me to go for it and post. The articles I could relate to, but did it venture too deep, I can feel the pain of some. I have been looking at our company and quickly realized early on when I started that strategy sits right at my doorstep.  I don’t have layers of vertical and horizontal approvals to navigate. Core decisions made and agreement sealed in real time. Phew!! Our company is growing its capability, expanding our offerings, and investing in Linux based Virtual Servers at our Dallas operations, at a low monthly lease.  It’s exciting and time will tell on success of our investment, however strategy and accountability sits clearly with yours truly. Rather exciting yet scary.

Shantanu R Gupta

President and CEO at CST | Business & Technology Leader

4mo

Great to see a post from you John! Yes, Intel prepared us so well - was our best teacher. Glad to hear that you are experiencing the joy and satisfaction of quick decision making and creating fast results. And then you can stay the course or pivot rapidly. Joys of running a smaller operation than Intel! But Intel taught us to think strategically - not a wide spread capability - and know what a good strategy can do for a business vs a good set of deliverables and plans - and to know the difference. Glad to see you are finding the groove! All the best John! Let’s catch up soon.

Christopher Kelly

Passionate technologist and strategist | ex-Intel VP of Architecture, Software, and Strategy | Collaboration | Executive and Technical Communicator | Ecosystem Development

4mo

Great post my friend, you are embarking on an exciting journey, and I can see that our former employer has prepared you well to take it. You nailed it that we are all pulling for Intel to succeed and win, we all (like, the world) needs Intel to succeed.

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A very interesting story and I wish you every success in this venture. As you say the decisions have to be made real time and the buck stops with you. Been doing this for twenty plus years now and still get “ the fear” at times but you have to stick with it. All the best for the future

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Pedro V.

Manager Program Manager & Engineering

3mo

John, great post, hope you continue doing great on the entrepreneurship rollercoaster, all the best, cheers

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Chris Combs

Director of Engineering at Intel Corporation

3mo

John, sounds like your new business is exciting, challenging, and rewarding across many vectors. I can hear the excitement and passion from your post. Glad to hear things are going well and hope to catch up soon!

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Rich Rivas

Sanmina Global Account Manager

4mo

HI John and great post and perspective. You took a risk, a calculated risk and I have no doubt that you will enjoy success!!

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Joe Scott

Senior Lead Consultant

4mo

Inspiring! John well done and good luck my friend

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Wish you all the best, John.

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Really excited and happy for you, John!

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