Mentors on a Mission
Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA) is a non-profit mentoring organization comprised of C-level software and information technology veterans with strong local business roots. We have come together to help spark a movement to help make Minnesota’s software economy rank among the most vibrant and respected in the nation. We believe the key to rekindling Minnesota’s once-shining tech star lies in a more basic form of social networking – mentoring, collaboration and … [READ MORE...]
MENTOR’S BLOG
The People Factor – Part 2
February 12, 2012 By Kevin Spanbauer
In Part 1 of “The People Factor” last summer, we discussed the unique requirements of software companies when it … [READ MORE...]
Strategic Planning for the Start-up or Emerging Company
January 5, 2012 By Jim Moar
Strategic planning, while critical for larger companies, is “life critical” for start-up and emerging companies. You … [READ MORE...]
2012 Editorial Calendar
December 9, 2011 By Tim Butler
As the end of the year approaches we find ourselves in the same reflection and planning processes you’re likely going … [READ MORE...]
NEWS AND VIEWS
MESA to mentor Tightrope Media Systems
Andrew Starks and JJ Parker, co-founders of Digital Signage & Broadcast Systems firm Tightrope Media Systems, have already benefited from mentorship since engaging with … [Read More...]
Toovio joins MESA portfolio
Josh Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Toovio has developed such a compelling conversational, real-time, yet easy-to-use marketing solution that the team at MESA couldn't … [Read More...]
SalesForce.com CEO: Who needs emerging markets when you have Minneapolis?
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal by Katharine Grayson, Staff reporter Date: Monday, February 27, 2012, 1:15pm CST Katharine GraysonStaff reporter - Minneapolis … [Read More...]
