Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, August 14, 2023 by Neil Senturia and Barbara Bry Summer reading. When I was in high school (1882-1886), each summer there would be a reading list to prepare for the fall. I will refrain from any snarky comments about what is appropriate to read depending on what state you […]
Entrepreneurship
Getting beyond the ‘yes-but’ roadblock with business clients
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, August 7, 2023 by Neil Senturia How hard is it to get to “yes”? I recently had lunch with a client who is an investment banker, and I ask him how his business is going. He replies, “lousy.” He is laying off three employees (20 percent of the staff) […]
Why sporting luxury gear could be in poor taste
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, July 31, 2023 by Neil Senturia My dad was a radiologist, reasonably successful, highly respected at the university and the hospital, and for his entire life, he wore a simple Timex watch. Metal band, plain face. He only owned one watch. Today that is downright un-American. I love it […]
Women seen as too old, too young– never just right
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, July 24, 2023 by Barbara Bry Woman interviews for a job. Great resume, but you are a little “too young.” Or. Terrific work history, great resume, but you are just a bit “too old.” OK, let’s get real. Life for a woman should not be a continual replay of […]
Why is it hard to convince people of the value of cooperation?
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, July 17, 2023 by Neil Senturia I recently got an education in entrepreneurship meets how the world really works. In the classic economic model, the perfect outcome for the rapid growth of a platform is to try to create a network effect. In simple terms, a network effect refers […]
Sitting down for a conversation with 2 founders of EvoNexus
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, July 10, 2023 by Neil Senturia My bride, Ms. Barbara Bry, and I recently had a slice of pizza with the two founders of EvoNexus — technology entrepreneur Rory Moore and Walter Davis, who served in the Navy for more than 30 years, retiring as a vice admiral. Originally […]