VCs Seek Scalable Technologies Lately, I’ve been spending time trading information with one of the most powerful groups in our industries: VCs. They spur innovation by injecting funding into startups, help fuel those that need an accelerated path, and work many deals in the background … Continue readingThe Startup Conundrum: Scalable vs Services
I received a tweet from Monika pointing to this animation that was created by VizEdu, they created an animation showing how I used my blog to create a vendor product catalog for the white label/community platform space (its still a top viewed page). I started … Continue readingUsing Blogs to create Industry Lists
I caught myself doing this last night at a dinner with a dozen CEOs and a venture firm, I guess I’m really starting to talk like an analyst. Analysts are often in the power position, but need to get their large egos (I’m guilty) chopped … Continue readingTop Three Answers of Industry Analysts
This post has nothing to do with technology, but everything to do with communication I’m not a great speaker, but someday hope to be one. I have learned that being in tune with your audience is key when it comes to giving your presentation. When … Continue readingThe Glances
Wave report to segment market leaders in a crowded industry I’m over the hump of this laborious research project to determine which of the 90 community platform vendors are enterprise worthy for Fortune 5000 interactive marketers. Enterprise brands seek ‘Community Solution Partner’ I firmly believe … Continue readingStatus: Forrester Wave Report for Community Platforms, Analysis Process (Part 3/4)
Two weeks ago I crossed the one year mark as an industry analyst, in retrospect, I approach the role differently than others before me. Recently, Forrester published a report signaling evolution to the Connected Agency, and states that agencies of yesteryear will evolve from ‘pushing’ … Continue readingThe 7 Tenets of the Connected Analyst
Briefings are a core part of being an analyst, this constant input fuels me with new ideas, examples, and vendors to recommend to our vast client base in our inquiry calls, speeches research reports, and even blog posts. I want you to be effective and … Continue readingHow to have a Successful Briefing with me
I’m writing this from 30,000 feet as I fly back from Chicago to SF, it took nearly 2 hours to clean out my inbox, and that’s not even my personal one. Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions and kudos for hitting my one year … Continue readingMeet Forrester’s Social Computing Analyst Team
Today marks my one year anniversary as an industry analyst at Forrester. It’s been an amazing journey so far, from conducting research to presenting it, advising clients, traveling the world, and following my passion for the web. I’ve learned a lot, messed up a few … Continue readingOne Year as a Forrester Analyst
As of yesterday, Gartner analysts are now able to blog about topics related to their industry, judging by their posts, this looks like an internal battle they were finally able to win, fantastic news. In light of their upcoming Web Innovation Summit (see the official … Continue readingWelcome Gartner Analyst Blogs
