Furrier.org - Business & Technology Blog

Hi my names is John Furrier the the Founder and recent CEO of PodTech Network.  With the unique perspective of living through three major technology innovation cycles , this blog is dedicated to following the fresh voices and views from Silicon Valley on the current innovation cycle.  Topics include: business and technology innovation, startups, enterprenership, and people developing media for the new Web and Media 2.0 environment aka Modern Web.

I am currently working with my wife Linda on a new startup in the social media and online advertising sector.   This is not a PodTech blog or site.  Everything here is my personal opinion and is not read or approved before it is posted. No warranties or other guarantees will be offered as to the quality of the opinions or anything else offered here.

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LinkedIn:  My Profile on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/0/1/8aa

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About Me - The Bottom Line:

I’m a pioneer, visionary, and implementer. I love developing startups. I’ve been often called crazy with ideas that have turned out very well. I’m currently focused on developing social media/online advertising products for corporations & advertisers in the Web 2.0 area.

Success areas: I’ve had the most success in identifying, designing, and deploying new solutions for new markets - entering new markets then handing if off to operational teams.

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More Background: I have a broad range of computer science and business expertise and experience that spans 25 years in computer systems, software development, networking, naming and search, directory services, internet infrastructure, online advertising, broadband wireless, online media, and web 2.0. I’ve lived through three cycles of technology innovation. I’ve experienced first hand how technology innovation creates disruption which in turn creates ‘wealth creation’.

Top Skills:
Developing Internet startups - I have a unique background in computer science, software, Internet, web 2.0, online media, and business which has allowed me to consistently identify new technologies, large market opportunities. and business models before they become commercially viable. Examples in the past include: internet infrastructure, search marketing, web services, web 2.0, online advertising, and internet media.

Ideal Role: entrepreneur, founding/startup ceo, new product development, corporate strategy, business development, market development, and product monetization strategy.

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