Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

LHRIC Technology Leadership Institute

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On Thursday I will be the speaker for the Lower Hudson (NY) Regional Information Center’s Technology Leadership Institute. I’m not quite sure how I got included in the all-star lineup, but I’m appreciative of the opportunity. If you’re attending, please make sure to stop by and say hello during a break!

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