The Innovator's Club http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com A Philadelphia based networking and social environment for entrepreneurial people engaged in internet businesses, shaping internet strategies, and moving into web 2.0 and mobile communications Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:43:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Manny Rechani – NJ Chapter Leader http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/manny-rechani/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/manny-rechani/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:47 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=323

Manny Rechani – New Jersey Chapter Leader/Director of Technology

Manny Rechani is a highly experienced IT/database professional. In his 20 year career, Manny’s technical innovations have brought about the first commercially viable B2B content to the PDA, hybrid Master Data Management and defined new API standards for web solutions. He has implemented these types of innovations by repurposing technologies. ‘Innovation can be more powerful than invention – a leveraged, common sense approach is key.’

Manny has led process innovations for Dun & Bradstreet through strategic alliances with SAP, Lexis-Nexis and Fortune 500 companies. His blend of technology, B2B content delivery and Six Sigma knowledge are key to bridging gaps between development, business and sales teams. He possesses a unique entrepreneurial approach and fresh outlook to motivating teams and building culture. ‘Nurturing an innovative culture is the foundation of significant change.’

As a leader of The Innovator’s Club, Manny seeks to build a community to engage members in an exchange of ideas to leverage and manage social media and information technologies.  Manny is also author/keeper of our website.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyrechani
]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/manny-rechani/feed/ 1 June Message… http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/june-message/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/june-message/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:44:34 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1345 Summer is here!!

It is that time of year to focus more on outdoor activities with family and friends.    We will resume guest speaker meetings in September.  We will reach out during the summer for an informal gathering.  Heads up!

 We at The Innovators Club would like to thank our fellow members, guest speakers and partners for facilitating quality networking and educational events. We are fostering a strong reputation in providing value to our members.   Over the past 6 months we have presented:

“Wrench in the System” A conversation with Harold Hambrose, CEO of Electronic Ink,

The Eye of the CIO – Hiring, Investing and Trends in IT in 2010! (2 separate events in Philly and NJ)

 Mobile Web Strategies That Work! – Chuck Sacco of Movitas.

Enterprise 2.0, Implementing Social Media and Social Networking Within and Throughout the Enterprise. 

Effective Social Media Marketing.

Attendees signed up so far are associated with… Boomi, Pascack Data Services, Merck, CGS Technologies, Atrion, Matrix, Receivables Management Services (RMS), Design327, Dun & Bradstreet, AIG, Chariot Solutions, IKaru, Citizens Bank, MGD Enterprsies, Red Carpet Beading, IEEE, Goddard Associates, Crestcom International, NJ Society of Information Management (SIM), Technical Executives Networking Group, SalesLeader LLC, ShareUrMeal, Ramapo College of New Jersey, FYI Solutions, NexGen Management, Turnberry Solutions, Keystone Mercy Health, nDimensional Innovations, AboveNet, NewsGator Technologies, Sales-Marketing Process, LLC, Crossroads Angel, Creative Signcrafters, M&R; Marking Systems and many, many more….

For more information on past events see …

This Fall will bring more events.

Join us as we welcome Gideon Lenkey – CEO of RA Security Systems. 

Gideon J. Lenkey, CISSP has consulted on information security matters since
1989.  He currently specializes in assessing and testing the security posture
of enterprise IT infrastructures and also enjoys challenging investigations
such as tracking malicious hackers, corporate insiders and extortionists.  He
has provided advanced training to the FBI and has been consulted by both
foreign and domestic government agencies.  Gideon is a past president of the
FBI’s InfraGard program in New Jersey, and has been recognized by FBI Director
Robert Muller on multiple occasions.

Other professional interests include advanced hacker tools and techniques as
well as Internet counter-intelligence research.  He is currently authoring
several chapters in the third addition of “Gray Hat Hacking” for McGraw Hill
and will be featured in an upcoming film documentary entitled “Code 2600″.
Gideon holds a CISSP certification from the ISC2 and is a member of the
Computer Security Institute.  In 1994, he co-founded Ra Security Systems, a
Network Security Monitoring and consulting company based in New Jersey.

http://www.rasecurity.com/

What is Information Security?

Our new media connectiveness brings about new vulnerabilities.

 If you use a computer, cellphone, internet you should be aware of the exposure to your private data.   

How Secure are YOU about your data Privacy (personal and business)? 

Lessons learned in the last 5 years of stealing your data.

Gideon Lenkey appears about 2:09 minutes into the following video…Please Click on the URL below for the scope of the issue… 

http://www.linkedin.com/share?viewLink=&sid=s32722923&url=http%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FA-K78g&urlhash=uzJ2&uid=786b33e9-3edc-4891-87a6-35afa5728c23&trk=NUS_UNIU

Have a Great Summer.

Todd, Manny and Eric.

Tweetup http://twitter.com/Inn0vatorsClub on Twitter!

Thank you Innovators!!

 

]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/june-message/feed/ 0 Todd Cohen http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/todd-cohen/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/todd-cohen/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 01:05:11 +0000 admin http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=16

Todd Cohen
Todd Cohen
 
Founder – The Innovators Club

Principal

SalesLeader, LLC and ToddCohen.com

Todd Cohen is a high-energy, high-performance sales leader. Since 1984, Todd and his sales teams have delivered more than $250 million in revenue for leading companies including Xerox, Gartner Group, Pensare, Thomson-Reuters, and LexisNexis.

In 2007 Todd launched Sales Leader LLC to offer his expertise in sales, motivation, coaching, and training to companies as well as individuals. His vision for the company is based on creating what he calls “Sales Culture” - a series of activities and attitudes that has the power to transform organizations in terms of revenue. Read more about Sales Culture at SalesLeaderLLC.com.
As President of Sales Leader LLC, Todd inspires, advises, and builds high-performance sales teams that produce outstanding results. He also provides strategic oversight for sales and marketing and serves as executive sales coach and advisor to clients ranging from small, rapidly growing start-ups to well-established, large corporations.

A dynamic and engaging public speaker, Todd has lectured and written extensively on topics such as:

  • Sales Culture and the role it plays in driving success
  • Consultative selling
  • Selling intangible products
  • Creating virtual sales teams
  • Using increased sales activities to drive increased sales.

Todd is Co- Founder of The Innovators Club, a Philadelphia based networking organization dedicated to advancing technology and entrepreneurship. He is also co-founder of Linked In Live Philly, a networking group for members of Linked-In to advance their professional networking skills.

Todd holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Temple University. He is a member of the American Society for Training and Development, serves as co-chair of the Sales and Marketing group of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group, and has been active in the American Cancer Society as well as several other charitable organizations.

Todd Cohen’s Philosophy of Sales

Todd’s work is informed by his belief that “everyone is in sales.” He particularly enjoys working with “non-traditional sales people” to help them understand how to sell successfully, and how sales-related skills can translate into many kinds of professional success.

Todd believes that the success of a sales team depends on selecting and training the right people, thinking and working collaboratively, and consistently doing the right activities. He has successfully implemented four Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, which he views as an essential catalyst for driving and measuring the right activities through consistent sales metrics. Todd also has seen from experience that technology and measurement only make a different when an organization hires the right people and cultivates the skills, competencies and work habits they need to be successful.

Passionate about the value of early and continuous training, Todd is trained in the most successful and classic sales methodologies, including SPIN® Selling, Strategic and Consultative Selling, and Xerox Corporation’s Leadership through Quality.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/trcohen
]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/todd-cohen/feed/ 0 “Wrench in the System” A conversation with Harold Hambrose, CEO of Electronic Ink http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/wrench-in-the-system-a-conversation-with-harold-hambrose-ceo-of-electronic-ink/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/wrench-in-the-system-a-conversation-with-harold-hambrose-ceo-of-electronic-ink/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:23:15 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1294 Innovation Alert!!

Our Next Innovators Club Meeting is May 25th and we are excited to welcome

Harold Hambrose

Founder and CEO of Electronic Ink and Author of:  “Wrench in the System” 

 Harold’s topic for the evening will be: “Its all about the Design”

RSVP Today!

Harold Hambrose of the country’s leading experts in Design and Usability.  Harold is a pioneer in user-centered system development. He contributed to the design of the first public access banking machine for Citibank Corporation, the first computerized patient record for First Data Corporation’s Health Systems Group, and the user interface for IBM’s OS/2. His unique approach to the design and build of digital products and his unwavering concern for the user has brought Electronic Ink landmark projects in Europe and in North America, in the health care, financial services, and software industries. During the past 17 years, the company’s client roster has included AstraZeneca International, British Petroleum, Merrill Lynch, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters UK, the BBC, and Wyeth, to name a few.

Don’t miss this chance to meet one of our regions leading and most successful Innovators! 

RSVP Today!

]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/wrench-in-the-system-a-conversation-with-harold-hambrose-ceo-of-electronic-ink/feed/ 2 ShareUrMeal – A novel way to fight hunger… http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/shareurmeal-a-novel-way-to/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/shareurmeal-a-novel-way-to/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:06:36 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1253 There are two sides to every coin. And when we’re out with friends enjoying great food and warmth, there’s always a flip side – all our fellow Philadelphians who are going hungry.

We wanted to create a simple way to bring them to the table too. One that would cost very little – just a moment of time for us – yet create a huge impact for them. Through the ShareUrMeal concept and the generosity of our sponsors, we have it. A way to savor our dining experience, then pass it on to the least fortunate adults and kids in our town.

Just upload a photo of your meal plus a brief caption and you’re done. Sponsors give money to food charities for every photo shared. So your kharma bank fills along with all those empty plates. There’s no better deal in town. Thanks in advance for making us – and caring – a mealtime habit.

ShareUrMeal was created through a pot-luck collaboration of area entrepreneurs contributing their time and talent. We launched on October 5, 2009. Our heartfelt thanks to all our founding sponsors, the United Way and everyone who’s pitched in or simply wished us well. To join the team, or just to learn more, feel free to contact us at support@shareurmeal.com

For more information and to donate, please visit at www.shareurmeal.com.

]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/shareurmeal-a-novel-way-to/feed/ 0 The Gigabit Genius Grant – $10k Idea Submittal http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/10k-genius-grant/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/10k-genius-grant/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:07:54 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1124 A Friend of The Innovator’s Club  – Philly Startup Leaders – The Gigabit Genius Grant

The Gigabit Genius Grants – $10,000+ for your ideas
Gigabit connectivity will change the world. The question for you is: How?

We’re giving out the following grants:
* $10,000 to the most promising gigabit project on this site. Deadline extended to June 30, 2010.
* $1,000 to the idea with the most votes during April. Deadline is April 30, 2010.
* $1,000 to the idea with the most votes during May *if* we’re able to raise money for it.
* $1,000 to the idea with the most votes during June *if* we’re able to raise money for it.

In order to win, you must submit a summary of your idea here. Anyone in the world can vote for your idea. Be sure to encourage your supporters to vote.

For more information and for help submitting your ideas, visit:
http://www.gigabitgeniusgrant.com/

For the official rules, visit:
http://gigabitgeniusgrant.com/official-rules/

 

]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/10k-genius-grant/feed/ 1 The ‘Eye’ of the CIO/CXO. Hiring, Investing and Trends in IT in 2010! Clinton, NJ 4/27/2010. http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/hold-the-date-speakers-tba-clinton-nj-4272010/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/hold-the-date-speakers-tba-clinton-nj-4272010/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:08 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1191 Please join us for the next meeting of the Innovators Club as we welcome a panel of CIO/CXOs to discuss their view on Hiring, Investing and Trends in IT in 2010!

Jo-Ann Mendles – President of Thirty-Four Park.  http://www.linkedin.com/in/jmendles

Mike Baldwin, CEO of Receivables Management Services (RMS) will join us as a panelist.   See http://www.rmsna.com/ for more on RMS.

Michael J. Szot,  Senior Vice President (CIO) CGS Technology Associates See http://www.cgsonline.com/ for more on CGS.

Rick Nucci, CTO of Boomi (Cloud Computing and Boomi Atomsphere) See http://www.boomi.com/ for more on Boomi. 

The Grand Colonial  (see more… http://lnkd.in/Z6D7gZ ) Rt. 78 (Exit 12) Clinton, NJ 5:30 -9:00 pm

Register here!

Attendees signed up so far are associated with… Boomi, Pascack Data Services, Merck, CGS Technologies, Atrion, Matrix, Receivables Management Services (RMS), Design327, Dun & Bradstreet, AIG, Chariot Solutions, IKaru, Citizens Bank, MGD Enterprsies, Red Carpet Beading, IEEE, Goddard Associates, Crestcom International, NJ Society of Information Management (SIM), Technical Executives Networking Group, SalesLeader LLC, ShareUrMeal, Ramapo College of New Jersey, FYI Solutions, NexGen Management, Turnberry Solutions, Keystone Mercy Health, nDimensional Innovations, AboveNet, Thirty-Four Park, Newsgator Technologies, Sales-Marketing Process, LLC, Crossroads Angel, Creative Signcrafters, M&R Marking Systems

Tweet this event up http://twitter.com/Inn0vatorsClub on Twitter!

Thank you Innovators!!

 

]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/hold-the-date-speakers-tba-clinton-nj-4272010/feed/ 1 03/23/2010 – The Eye of the CIO – Conshohocken, PA. http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/03232010-the-eye-of-the-cio-conshohocken-pa/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/03232010-the-eye-of-the-cio-conshohocken-pa/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:23:05 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1060 Innovators!!

Please save this date for ‘The Eye of the CIO’.  What does he/she see moving forward?  The Innovators Club will hold a panel discussion with local CIOs of select corporations (names to be released soon).  The roundtable format will provide a great opportunity for our members to engage in insightful, lively and interactive discussions with current CIO leaders to get their view on hiring, investments and IT. 

Our Panelists:

Pete Sattler, CIO and VP of Technology IFF Corporation

Kevin Satterthwaite, CIO Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coaltion

Peter Whatnell, CIO Sunoco Corporation

Register here!

Tweet this event up http://twitter.com/Inn0vatorsClub on Twitter!

Thank you Innovators!!

]]> http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/03232010-the-eye-of-the-cio-conshohocken-pa/feed/ 0 Attend an Innovators Club Meeting. BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT !! http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/attend-an-innovators-club-meeting-be-part-of-the-movement/ http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/attend-an-innovators-club-meeting-be-part-of-the-movement/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:40 +0000 mannyrechani http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com/?p=1120 Please watch this video for the following reasons… – Yes, it is an advertisement.
Reason #1 – The Innovators Club has a fun side.
Reason #2 – We need help to do something great (social altruism) and seek your input.
Reason #3 – You are CURIOUS and WANT to do something DIFFERENT.
Reason #4 – We are building a collaborative community of FIRST FOLLOWERS.
Reason #5 – YOU understand the importance of being a FIRST FOLLOWER!

Attend an Innovators Club Meeting. BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT !!

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Innovation in motion. Which path will YOU take? Come, let’s all take the fun walk!

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