John T. Chambers
@JohnTChambers
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Grandfather/father/husband/startup advocate/market transition predictor. Founder @JC2Ventures , Chairman Emeritus @Cisco , Chairman @USISPForum , @LaFrenchTech Amb
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Since
@narendramodi
took office, India has moved from
#142
to
#77
on the
@WorldBank
’s ease of doing business list, which serves as an example for the rest of the world. My colleagues from
@USISPForum
all agree that the progress made in just 4 years is astounding.
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I’m honored to be back in India to accept the Padma Bhushan Award. Being recognized alongside people who have contributed to this country in their own way, like doctors, athletes & entertainers, shows there is confidence in India’s future as an inclusive
#StartupNation
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It's a tremendous honor to receive the Padma Bhushan award. I’ve always believed in India & it’s been incredible seeing the transition the country has made from slow follower to fast innovator. I’m lucky to be part of this incredible success story.
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.
@narendramodi
, one of the world’s great leaders, is creating innovative outcomes for win-win partnerships between US and India
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Great
@nytimes
piece on deepening U.S.-India tech ties. I’ve long said I’d bet on India twice. Now, we are seeing how
@narendramodi
’s investment into a Digital India has accelerated the country’s prospects as a global economic powerhouse.
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I've said for years that companies should look to India as an alternative to China for manufacturing, and it's great to see leaders catching on. As trust dwindles and risks soar with China, India is the country & partner for long-term payoffs.
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Toasting my last day in the office
@Cisco
! Wouldn’t normally show the wine, but what the heck!
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My next chapter is going to be focused on the development of startup companies, nations, & a startup world driving innovation & job creation
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I’m back in India this week for
@VibrantGujarat
, discussing the success programs like Make in India have seen over the past few years. I believe that the
@PMOIndia
@narendramodi
has taken bold and necessary steps to make India the next
#StartupNation
of the world
#vibrantgujarat
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It was an honor to moderate a
#GES2017
panel with tremendous talent.
@IvankaTrump
, you rock and made all of us proud to be Americans in India! Thank you Prime Minister
@narendramodi
It was an honor to meet with you Prime Minister Modi. Thank you for co-hosting the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit!
@StateDept
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The
@USISPForum
event last night
@indiainnewyork
was a huge success. Great to be on stage w/ award-winning author
@DianeBrady
& reconnect with Indian leaders, including my very good friend Chief Minister Naidu
@ncbn
, who is truly a champion of India.
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I'm saddened to share that my closest friend & Cisco business partner Rick Justice has passed away after a 17 year battle with cancer. He was one of the most caring leaders I ever met. As families, we shared many great times & some challenging times. I will miss him deeply.
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Humbled to take on the new role of Global Ambassador to
@LaFrenchTech
and work closely with
@EmmanuelMacron
to promote and grow France as a
#startup
nation. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!
The first french tech ambassador! Heureux d’avoir concrétisé cette lettre de mission pour
@JohnTChambers
qui a été depuis plusieurs années le premier ambassadeur de la technologie et de l’innovation française,
#ChooseFrance
!
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Why I became so bullish on India 3 years ago: potential for growth was exponential &
@narendramodi
's plan for digitization, startups, inclusion. It's coming true
@MorganStanley
finds India will continue as leading economy, 10% growth every yr for 10 yrs
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Participated on a panel w/
@IvankaTrump
at
#GES2017
this week where she represented our country & the strong ties between U.S. & India. The entire global economy will benefit from breaking down barriers for women in the workplace & as entrepreneurs!
#GES2017
panelists
@IvankaTrump
,
@nsitharaman
, Marcus Wallenberg & Sibongile Sambo join
@JohnTChambers
to exchange ideas on how to support
#womenentrepreneurs
in overcoming the unique challenges they face in limited access to capital, mentorship and equitable laws
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I love spending time with family, especially in my favorite vacation location, Hawaii. There is nothing more fulfilling than watching your grandkids develop their curiosity and joy in life.
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I’m thrilled to announce the launch of JC2 Ventures! Our mission is to change the world by investing in
#startups
across industries & geographies that share our passion for solving major issues using digital tech. Check out our new website for more.
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In just 4 years, Prime Minister
@narendramodi
has done more than most. From
#DigitalIndia
to
#StartupIndia
to Manufacture in India, Modi has laid the groundwork for the next 25 years, demonstrating that he is a fast leader and innovator
@BWBusinessworld
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I'm more optimistic than ever about the future of France.
#France
is the next big thing.
#attractive
#labourlaw
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Announced my transition from Cisco to my next chapter in Dec. Cisco is among the great companies in the world & I’m proud of what we built
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Hard to believe it is almost time to say goodbye after more than 25 years at
@Cisco
! Tune in on tomorrow 12/7 @ 10am PST as I share what my next chapter looks like on Facebook Live.
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Here is Jersey, a 3 year-old yellow lab who is literally my 60 lb lap dog! She thinks she is a person and is constantly training me instead of the reverse!
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Grateful for this incredible adventure with my wife of 44 years Elaine. Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand with amazing golf, good food, great friends!
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I want to congratulate
@ChuckRobbins
on his many successes & on being the next
@Cisco
chairman
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Here's a 40lb King Salmon caught in the Alaska River with great friends and a bear with 2 cubs. Nowhere else like this in the world!
#Alaska
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The
@WestVirginiaU
football team is well-positioned for the future! I had a great time meeting w/
@NealBrown_WVU
, the
@WVUfootball
team & staff,
@WVUADLyons
,
@gordongee
, and the amazing student-athletes participating in the Chambers Elite Climbers program. Go Mountaineers!
#HailWV
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America was built on values of freedom & equality. It has been terrible to see the tragic events of the past week. Now more than ever, we need to remind ourselves of what we stand for as a country. Inclusivity & treating one another with compassion has never been more important.
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What an amazing experience to attend a wedding that represented both Indian & Jewish cultures! It was also a great honor to celebrate the wedding of the son of my very good friend Pankaj Patel. Elaine and I wish the newlyweds a happy, healthy & exciting future together for life!
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Happy holidays to friends and family near and far! The best part of the holiday season is bonding with family as we laugh about old memories and make new ones together. Check out these future golf champions!
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It was an honor to join my 27th
@Cisco
shareholder meeting and to meet with those who have been attending for 10, 15, 20+ Years! And congratulations to
@ChuckRobbins
for a great shareholders meeting and Q&A!
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I’m grateful to have celebrated a milestone birthday with my wife Elaine and good friends in Scotland. Like a fine wine, I believe life gets better with age and know the best is yet to come. Thanks to everyone for your warm birthday wishes!
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Congratulations to PM
@narendramodi
on his election victory. I believe India's position as the world leader in economic & inclusive growth will continue under his leadership for the next 5 years. Phir Ek Bhar Modi Sarkar ("One More Time, Modi Government”)!
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My new normal: Today I did 7 video group mtgs w/ppl all around the world. I believe this won’t just be the norm during COVID-19 crisis. Work will be forever changed by this pandemic. 7 virtual mtgs in a day will be the rule, not the exception. The future is here. Are you with me?
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It’s always good to be back in Big Sky Country to enjoy some quality time with family. Wishing everyone a happy 4th of July!”
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My top predictions for 2024, which revolve around AI, cyber, India & the economy. I think next year will be better than most expect – but the current geopolitical climate is a real wildcard. Check out my LinkedIn post where I expand on my thinking:
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Incredible trip to Alaska last week w/
#startup
CEOs from the
@JC2Ventures
portfolio & seasoned advisors. This annual trip is always effective in generating meaningful conversations about culture. Thanks to everyone who made this year's trip so memorable!
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Thrilled to be in Scotland this week with my wife Elaine and three other great couples. There’s nothing like golfing in the place where golf was created while also enjoying great times with friends!
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Elaine & I send our thoughts to John McCain’s family at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of calling Senator McCain my friend for 25+ years and learned so much from him. He was a true American hero & role model for political/business leadership. He will be dearly missed.
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My annual trip to Alaska with 12
@JC2Ventures
startup CEOs and 12 Sr. Leaders! Spending a week together fishing is a chance to share experiences, bond, and learn from those who've been there and done it before. Thank you to everyone who could join me on this year's journey!
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Still feeling energized after my trip with
@EmmanuelMacron
to meet Prime Minister
@narendramodi
. France is becoming the innovation gateway for Europe and India’s focus on digitization is propelling the country forward as a global powerhouse. It's an honor to be part of your team!
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Starting off 2018 with a bang! Two big catches a wahoo and a yellowfin tuna, unusual on the same day. This year has some great things in store for us, stay tuned!
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As Chairman of the
@USIBC
, I believe India will move from slow follower to fast innovative leader. Tremendous in 3 yrs through Digital India
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Sharing a new experience with my family and you... getting up close and personal with a breaching humpback whale and her calf. These are truly majestic creatures!
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We all have weaknesses – but our character shines through when we learn how to turn setbacks into successes. For more about how I overcame various weaknesses in my personal and professional life, watch my interview on
@TheRevealCo
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If you follow me, you know I believe
#startups
will be the main driver of jobs & innovation in the future – but startup creation is at a 40-year low. Check out my latest LinkedIn article with thoughts about how we can hit reset on the US startup ecosystem!
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Gender inequality is a pressing moral and social issue. There's an incredible opportunity ahead of us if we empower women, promote inclusion across all industries and remove barriers for female entrepreneurs
#GES2017
Chairman of our Board,
@JohnTChambers
, elaborates on the importance of the
@GES2017
theme: Women First, Prosperity for All
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2019 was an amazing year for the startups
@JC2Ventures
coached - growing on average over 100%, developing great cultures, winning many awards. May 2020 be an even better year for these startups and keep tech for good as part of their culture!
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Excited to have my friend Pankaj Patel join
@JC2Ventures
as Partner & Chief Strategy Officer! With his unbeatable track record, Pankaj will be key to expanding our strategic investment areas & helping
#startups
in the portfolio lead market transitions.
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I'm saddened to hear about the news of Mark Hurd's passing today. Mark was a peer and competitor for many years, and I respect the many differences he made in the high-tech industry. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his teams at Oracle.
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Today’s roundtable w/
@narendramodi
in NY was a total hit among top American CEOs! It was clear that he won not just their hearts & minds but true partnership. Invest in India! Thanks to
@MukeshAghi
@GauravVermaNY
&
@USISPForum
to help drive forward his vision for
#DigitalIndia
!
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Wishing all my friends & family an amazing
#4thofJuly
celebration. From my family and me here in
#BigSkyCountry
, we hope all are able to relax, explore the outdoors and enjoy the beautiful country we live in!
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The secret behind preparing for my presentation is surprisingly simple: to rehearse it repeatedly until I feel confident. Practice always pays off. Thanks to
@carminegallo
for including me in your recent
@HarvardBiz
article!
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Jack Welch was not only the best business leader of the previous generation but also a role model for many of us. We will be following his steps in imagining what’s possible and having the courage to achieve ambitious goals. He will be tremendously missed.
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Good to see Mukesh Ambani &
@relianceindltd
featured in
@theinnovator
! Mukesh is setting an example to follow by understanding technology trends & taking bold, smart risks that will keep the company ahead of market transitions.
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A classic Indian wedding of the son of my dear friend Pankaj Patel. Congratulations and a great future Shaan & Sonia!
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Meet Bug! A kiwi I met at Cape Kidnappers nature reserve. Bug is one of 14 endangered kiwis being raised in the wild area reserve and once healthy and big enough they will be released back into the wild.
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It’s been my honor to work alongside the best & brightest for the last 26 years. We changed the world & created lasting friendships for life
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We/WV need to reinvent ourselves & become the 1st digital startup state. It begins with creating a innovation ecosystem right here at home
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Having mentors is more critical than ever in today's business environment.
@sherylsandberg
is absolutely right, we need more male managers to step up and mentor women. That’s why I’m committed to
#MentorHer
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Our friends & strategic partners in India need our help to fight this pandemic. As Chairman
@USISPForum
I'm personally giving $1M to our goal of shipping 100K oxygen units to India. Pls consider donating to or .
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We all have a responsibility to do what we can to support the next generation of leaders. That’s why my wife, Elaine, and I couldn’t be more excited to help expand
@WVUfootball
,
@NealBrown_WVU
’s 5th Quarter Program, with the Chambers Elite Climbers program. Go Mountaineers!
Mountaineers go 1st! Thank you to John and Elaine Chambers for their investment in our student-athletes. We are truly leading the way as this program is the first of its kind in college football.
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Looking back on the incredible competitors who later disappeared, I realize that most of them didn’t fail because they suddenly did the wrong thing. They kept doing the right thing for too long. One of many lessons from my upcoming book
#ConnectingTheDots
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.
@Sprinklr
is changing the game on knowing your customers & I'm looking forward to working w/ them even more closely
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Great conversation yesterday with
@CoryTV
@Bloomberg
about the start of
@JC2Ventures
! I’m so excited for my next chapter where I will be doing what I love – mentoring and helping young companies and their CEOs grow, scale, and succeed.
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My biggest mistakes weren’t that we moved too quickly, it was because we didn’t move fast enough. I have zero regrets about my bold moves, even when they failed.
#ConnectingTheDots
shares other valuable lessons I’ve learned throughout my career, which you can grab in stores now.
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Throughout my career, I learned that personal stories of overcoming adversity–whether it’s dyslexia or any other "setback"–not only makes you stronger, it helps build trust between leaders and teams. Thanks
@carminegallo
for a great conversation in
@Forbes
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I’m humbled to launch the Chambers Fellow program in partnership with the
@WestVirginiaU
leadership team. Through the empowerment of underrepresented students, we can drive innovation, creativity, and
#startup
creation across the entire state of West Virginia.
The visionary namesake behind
@wvuchambers
is empowering underrepresented students to transform West Virginia’s economy through entrepreneurship and innovation via a new Chambers Fellows program. Full story ➡️
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Cisco family has been an extension of my own. I truly believe in the company, culture, & leadership we built together & will stay close
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Happy Diwali! The “festival of lights” signifies the triumph of light over darkness. That sentiment is especially powerful around the world right now. I hope everyone in India and beyond enjoys this year’s celebrations.
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Piloting the helicopter to
@UCBerkeley
Haas to speak with MBA students & undergraduates on startups & leadership in tech around the world
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.
@Elysee
@Cisco
immense pleasure meeting again
@EmmanuelMacron
@VivaTech
to discuss
#France
's bright future!
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What an honor to work w/ WV’s House & Senate leaders to transform WV into a
#StartupState
. I'm grateful for leaders of both parties & academic institutions
@WestVirginiaU
@marshallu
to focus on important agendas like job creation & creating the workforce for the future.
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Incredibly excited that my book
#ConnectingTheDots
, is now available for pre-sale! If you order the book before it launches on September 25,
@HachetteUS
will send you a digital copy of my Innovation Playbook, which includes business and leadership lessons.
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It was an honor to be back in my home state to the Chambers School of Business at
@WestVirginiaU
. I’m excited to work closely with
#WVU
to reinvent its curriculum for the
#startup
era by focusing on innovation, skills training & digitization. Let’s go Mountaineers!
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Great to meet w/
@EmmanuelMacron
and
@mounir
this week. As Global Ambassador to
@LaFrenchTech
, I'm looking forward to advising gov on overarching
#startup
strategies, promoting French Tech internationally, & attracting international players/investors to the country
#ChooseFrance
Ravi de nommer ce jour, avec
@EmmanuelMacron
,
@JohnTChambers
ambassadeur de la French Tech à l'international. Pour une French Tech plus attractive que jamais !
#ChooseFrance
Photo : Présidence de la République
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I’m pleased to share
@JC2Ventures
has welcomed
@YvetteKanouff
as Partner & CTO. With Yvette’s outstanding ability to build customer relationships & optimize engineering, she will greatly help our portfolio
#startups
& our growth as a purpose-driven firm.
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Funnily enough, my 1st office at Cisco was in a telephone closet. I knew Silicon Valley was an unconventional place, but this was definitely an adjustment. Thanks
@emilychangtv
for having me on
@business
's Studio 1.0 to discuss the many stages of my career.
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Extremely honored as French Tech Ambassador to join President
@EmmanuelMacron
and the French delegation on their trip to Delhi to again meet Prime Minister
@narendramodi
. Both leaders are championing amazing initiatives to drive startup growth and inclusive job creation.
We are at the beginning of a new momentum between France and India.
Watch
#IndianYouth
live :
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Leadership can be lonely especially during crises. India supported US during the height of COVID-19 last year & leaders in US stepped up for India as well. It was great to recognize some of those leaders during the 2021
@USISPForum
Annual Summit. Congrats to our award winners!
Huge congratulations to all our 2021 Global Leadership Awardees! We are so grateful to have you with us today and appreciate your leadership during India's 2nd wave of
#COVID19
.
#StrengtheningResilience
#ExpandingProsperity
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As I said 3 years ago, India is the country to bet on! It's now becoming apparent to everyone. Congrats
@narendramodi
@PMOIndia
on jumping 30 spots in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business ranking!
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President
@EmmanuelMacron
delivered a spectacular 1.5 hour Q&A session over dinner at the Elysee Palace to ~70 of the world's top VCs and private equity firms. He won everyone's hearts, minds and pocketbooks in his vision of France as the innovation
#startup
leader in Europe.
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Excited to launch
@WestVirginiaU
’s Vantage Ventures, modeled after global accelerators, to drive WV startup program. Many thanks to WVU leadership, state and national govt leaders, and WV business leaders. Together we can change the future of the state and inclusive job creation!
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With a strong
#startup
ecosystem & 50+ unicorns, I’m betting big on India. Great to catch up w/ my friend
@ShereenBhan
to discuss innovation, market transitions, culture, leadership lessons & more at this year’s
@TiEDelhi
India Internet Day.
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#DidYouKnow
43% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants/their children & 20% of gross job creation comes from
#startups
/new businesses? That’s why the U.S. must attract the best & brightest minds from around the world and become a startup nation once more.
Immigrants helped found more than half of the U.S.'s 87 startup companies valued at more than a billion dollars in 2016.
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I’ve said it once, I will say it again – France is leading Europe in innovation and
#startups
. President
@EmmanuelMacron
is one of the top global leaders! Great to read about the initiative to boost AI in France in
@Forbes
.
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This week I will be talking about why
#startups
are so important to the future of innovation, jobs, economy, gender equality/diversity in U.S. and India. Efforts need to start with government and organizations like
@USISPForum
and
@FollowCII
play a huge role!
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Tune into my interview with
@LizClaman
@FoxBusiness
on
@Cisco
's &
@ChuckRobbins
leadership and my next step
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“Being part of a team means being part of something bigger than yourself” -
@NealBrown_WVU
. Whether you’re on the field or in a conference room, developing those around you is crucial.
#TBT
to my
#ChambersTalks
#podcast
w/ the Head Coach of
@WVUfootball
:
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I’m betting big on the future of
#cybersecurity
through
@JC2Ventures
. It was good to return to
@RSAConference
this year to learn more about the latest security trends & take the stage with my
#ConnectingtheDots
co-author
@dianebrady
!
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I’ve always been bullish on India, but the last 5 years have been exceptional. India’s startup ecosystem is showing great signs of growth & large enterprises will need to partner more with innovative startups like JC2-backed
@Uniphore
&
@lucideustech
to stay relevant.
40% of Fortune 500 companies will become irrelevant in the next 10 years says
@johntchambers
via
@BloombergQuint
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Excited to announce that
@RubrikInc
is the latest
@JC2Ventures
backed
#startup
! Tune into
@technology
today between 2:00-3:00pm PT to hear CEO
@bipulsinha
and me discuss the future of cloud computing and my role on Rubrik’s board of directors.
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To lay out a vision & get people to believe in it isn't easy. Yet, after hosting a day of events about our partnership w/
@WestVirginiaU
, which will bring
#tech
jobs to America's heartland, I'm confident in our vision to position WV as a startup state and model for the country.
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