The Business Challenge Webinar series

January 20, 2016 John Obeto

Real-world problems are the bane of any business. As they span the gamut for all types of businesses of all sizes.

These range from customer service, to business optimization, to utilizing the power of social media.

To help out, there is a new webinar series, The Business Challenge, sponsored by HP Inc.

In these seminars, which start tomorrow, a group of subject matter experts are selected that will, through their real world experience, help divulge secrets that should help you solve these issues.

The really good thing about this is that if you register and participate live in the webinar, you can ask questions that would be answered. In fact, I believe that all questions asked during the session would be answered, even if answered offline.

Furthermore, and thanks to HP’s involvement, the webinar contents will be recorded, and widely distributed, allowing for offline viewing to your heart’s desire.

The following topics will be broached.

Webinar 1; January 21, 2016

Enhancing the Customer Experience

Rieva Lesonsky and Monika Jansen.

Rieva Lesonsky; @rieva;
Monika Jansen; @monikacjansen;

Please register for this webinar here
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7604564737574029313

Webinar 2, February 4, 2016

Business Collaboration

Bob Stein, John Obeto, and special guest, Ruth Wepfer.

Bob Stein (@activewin) is the Director for the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also founder of ActiveWin, and has been a Microsoft MVP for several Years. He can be found at ActiveWin.
John Obeto II (@johnobeto); John, is well, me. I
Our guest for this webinar is Ruth Wepfer. Ms. Wepfer has been CIO at several businesses, and brings that experience to our webinar. We are quite pleased she has agreed to be on it.

Webinar 3, February 11, 2016

Business Optimization

Sarah Austin and Jake Ludington

Sarah Austin (@sarahaustin), most famous for her appearance as a co-star of “Startups: Silicon Valley,” is also the creator of the world’s first Artificial Emotional Intelligence engine. As a Johns Hopkins certified data scientist, Sarah uses Big Data and Cognitive Computing to help startups, enterprise, and SMB’s grow their business. Sarah is also the founder of CodingFTW, a not for profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female inclusion in technology, and diversity in the workplace.
Jake Ludington (@jakeludington) has been a pioneer in online marketing and messaging since the early days of the Internet. Jake was one of the first performance evangelists, first content development strategists, and first affiliate marketers. Jake has helped companies of all sizes grow their business through online story-telling, videos, how-to’s and relationship management. Today Jake is co-founder with Sarah at BroadListening.com, which uses emotional intelligence data to help companies find the right people to grow their business.

Webinar 4, February 18, 2016

Using Social Media to Grow Your Business

Judie Stanford and Paul Strauss

Judie Lipsett Stanford (@geardiary) is a rancher, a blogger, a technology expert, and a gadget lover. As the founder, Editor-In-Chief, and co-owner of Gear Diary, Judie helps introduce new technology, software, and gear to thousands of people every day. As a consumer electronics expert, Judie has been invited to consult with a number of major tech companies who value her insights and experience. As a contributing writer, she has been featured in several international publications and sites, and as an early adopter she can always be found with the newest gear.
Paul Strauss (@theawesomer) is the Owner, Editor, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer for Awesomer Media, a network of lifestyle, technology and entertainment websites, covering everything from the latest gadgets and video games to cars, movies, music, art and design. Paul has been in the Internet space for over 20 years, and is an entrepreneur at heart. Prior to his current role, he was SVP of Online Operations for Playboy Enterprises, where he oversaw all of the technology and back office operations for the Men's Entertainment brand's online properties.

This webinars will be quite illuminating.

If you develop any questions prior to, during, or subsequent to any or all of the seminars that do not get answered to your satisfaction, please tweet at me or any of the moderators above, and/or at the hashtag #BusinessChallenge.

I can be reached at john.obeto@absolutevista.com.

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