Bill Gates' Legacy: Top-10 Good and Bad Ideas

Bill Gates

After 33 years at the helm of Microsoft, Bill Gates is finally calling it the day and retiring from full-time work. What legacy does he leave behind? A mixed one, with some loving him, others loving to hate him--just like the products he created. From Internet Explorer to Windows Vista, read about the top-10 hits and misses summing up Gates’ Microsoft legacy. Read more…

Been There Done That on September 18, 2008

Bob Coleman

In a rare appearance, come hear Bob Coleman, President of Mantech give his thoughts on the landscape of the federal contracting space and tell his story on September 18, 2008. Past speakers have included Joe Kampf, Bahman Atefi, Jack London, Renny DiPentima, and Donna Morea. This series, titled “Been There Done That” will honor his lifetime achievement in building and running one of the most successful companies in the DC area. Click here to register.

Recommended Reading

Looking for a recommendation for your summer reading list? Be sure to pick up a copy of Megacommunities: How Leaders of Government, Business and Non-Profits Can Tackle Today’s Global Challenges Together, by Mark Gerencser, Reginald Van Lee, Fernando Napolitano, and Christopher Kelly.

These four vice-presidents from Booz Allen Hamilton explain how tri-sector leadership — business, government, and nonprofits — work together to reach solutions for today’s thorniest problems. The book, based on interviews with over 100 leaders from around the world including Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, and Jody Williams, shows how a mega-community approach is countering devastating health issues, conserving the environment and natural resources, and helping communities to grow and compete.

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Mac Curtis, President and CEO of Vangent

This is an exciting time for Vangent. Since it celebrated its one-year anniversary this past February, the company has been embarking on a productive year chockful of new goals, aspirations, and strategies. Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Vangent, has been communicating that vision to employees ever since. Over the past year, he has spent a significant amount of time on the road, meeting with employees and discussing Vangent’s overall mission.

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Raj Ananthanpillai’s vision for InfoZen

Four years ago, Raj Ananthanpillai was named Chief Executive Officer of InfoZen, Inc., a multi-million dollar IT services provider specializing in enterprise e-solutions, risk and data management solutions, and enterprise infrastructure management for both public and private sector organizations. In the following Q&A Ananthanpillai talks about his vision for his company — it has in excess of $150 million in contract backlog, with the goal of becoming a $250 million company in the next five years. Plus, Ananthanpillai explains why he’s passionate about mentoring emerging companies in the area.

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• Summer reading list: Megacommunities by Mark Gerencser
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  Looking for a recommendation for your summer reading list? Be sure to pick up a copy of Megacommunities: How Leaders of Government, Business and Non-Profits Can Tackle Today’s Global Challenges Together, by Mark Gerencser, Reginald Van Lee, Fernando Napolitano, and Christopher Kelly. These four vice-presidents from Booz Allen Hamilton explain how tri-sector leadership — business, government, and nonprofits — work together to reach solutions for today’s thorniest problems. The book, based on interviews with over 100 leaders from around the world including Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, and Jody Williams, shows how a mega-community approach is countering devastating health issues, conserving the environment and natural resources, and helping communities to grow and compete.

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