The CMO is expected to spend more on technology than the CIO by 2017.

Most of all, I discovered that in order to succeed with a product, you must truly get to know your customers and build something for them.

I think a critical part of being successful in our industry is having a beginner's mind

In school all I wanted to do was build technology. That's what I loved.

All this green stuff is great, it's great we don't have plastic bottles or plastic bags and all of that, but how about some great schools?

Journalists immediately think of me as a resource for a quote or comment because they know that I will be available to offer fresh insight and meet their deadlines.

Learning how to interact with customers is something that anyone starting any business must master. It's an amazing opportunity to be able to learn the ropes at an established company and then employ your expertise at your own company.