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Diversity in Your Boardroom - Competitive Advantage?
Diversity in Your Boardroom - Competitive Advantage?
By TONY CORD, MBA
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BAM! 1/12 of 2018 is Already History - How Are You Tracking Against Your Goal to Work On Your Business?
BAM! 1/12 of 2018 is Already History - How Are You Tracking Against Your Goal to Work On Your Business?
By TONY CORD, MBA
Contributions
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What are the best ways to show authenticity and transparency when networking?
It's not disrespectful to NOT talk to your colleagues and friends. It IS problematic if you get cornered or wrapped-up in lengthy conversations. Networking is nuanced - you want to maximize your time, achieve your goals and get off stage - you don't want to be last to leave...
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What are the best ways to show authenticity and transparency when networking?
This is the differentiator. A brief text, email or voice message the next day acknowledging the connection is essential and effective. Even better if you can focus on what they told you they told you they were interested in and you can provide data, insights or connections. It's classic giving to get, but the follow-up is where most fall flat.
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What are the best ways to show authenticity and transparency when networking?
It's all about them... Arrive early. Welcome arriving guests with a smile, handshake, and your name, making them feel comfortable (many are uncomfortable walking into a room of strangers and you can make them feel welcomed). Ask them about their purpose for being there, actively listen, and offer to help with their purpose and introduce them to those they want to connect with. If they are truly interesting, ask the best way to follow-up to continue learning about them. Tell them you enjoyed meeting them, will be back in touch and excuse yourself to meet others.
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Proud to have accepted the Fire Award as one of the top Ecosystem Builders in Maryland! Grateful to the BBJ and TEDCO for this recognition. The…
Proud to have accepted the Fire Award as one of the top Ecosystem Builders in Maryland! Grateful to the BBJ and TEDCO for this recognition. The…
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Honored to receive a certificate from the U.S. Small Business Administration on behalf of the United States Department of Defense for achieving an…
Honored to receive a certificate from the U.S. Small Business Administration on behalf of the United States Department of Defense for achieving an…
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Last week, along with friends, family and colleagues, we put on our sunglasses and celebrated our president and CEO ahead of his retirement on June…
Last week, along with friends, family and colleagues, we put on our sunglasses and celebrated our president and CEO ahead of his retirement on June…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Co-Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors (2013-14)
DC Innovates
- Present 11 years
Science and Technology
DC Innovates (DCI) is the link between government and private sector projects and the DC workforce, led by experienced professionals working to ensure tech inclusion of women and people of color as the District of Columbia evolves from a federal government center to a center for global technology showcasing world-class diverse knowledge workers in STEM sectors. I am the immediate past Co-Chairman.
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Startup Equity Patent Advisory Board and Review Committee Member
Fish & Richardson P.C.
- Present 10 years 2 months
Science and Technology
Fish is the premier global IP law firm. As an active supporter and leader of innovation in the startup and lower middle market business ecosystem in the nations capital, I am privileged to serve as a member to help select startups protect their valuable intellectual property early in their formation. The program launch and request for applications will be in August and administered quarterly.
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Trustee 2007-2012
Federal City Council of DC
- 5 years 1 month
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of private sector leaders that promotes economic development in the city of Washington, D.C. Incorporated on September 13, 1954, it is one of the most powerful private groups in the city, and is highly influential in Congress.
Publications
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Are You Exit Ready?
Tony Cord and Brent Sapp
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Increase Your Company's Value and Visibility by Leveraging Readily Available Federal Funds
Wall Street Journal Market Watch
Tony Cord and Phil Reeves examine the power of SBIRs as a way for businesses with less than 500 people to leverage federal interest in innovation to drive their R&D and market value.
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The Market Is Ripe For Carveouts
ACG Middle Market Growth Magazine
Tony Cord details the market forces in place as Q4 2013 unrolls, including PE firms sitting astride $350 billion of dry powder worldwide and corporate coffers with $1.27 Trillion of cash and marketable securities. Additional perspectives from leading M&A lawyers, CEOs, CFOs and Corporate Development executives.
Languages
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Italian (self-studying)
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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Corporate Counsel Awards. This year we received a large number of nominations of exceptionally…
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We're excited to OFFICIALLY announce that Avni Desai has joined the Ripple Effect team as our new Director of Digital Transformation! 🎉 After a…
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Had a very special week at Cannes Lions festival with some of the greatest people in sports, business, marketing and the field of creativity. Thank…
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Leading Lady! Congratulations to my awesome bride Shaza Andersen, Founder and CEO of Trustar Bank, on being named a 2024 Virginia Business Women in…
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𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! vTech Solution extends warm wishes to all our American friends and colleagues…
𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! vTech Solution extends warm wishes to all our American friends and colleagues…
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