I wrote this blog post while at Rubrik - mirroring it here as it's truly a concept I've used over the years and still use even though I'm now at Pure. Originally posted here on the Rubrik blog March 2018. A Bit of History I still find technology fascinating – don’t you? There’s a certain … Continue reading Design Centers and You
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Keynote Live Blog – Day 1/2 Accelerate 2023
Starting soon... Wifi was challenging so after sorting that out ending up tweeting and not blogging. To finish this post up for anyone finding it later, a few items. Twitter Search for all #PureAccelerate tweets on June 14 & 15. This can give a good sense of the live feel from various folks. Even better … Continue reading Keynote Live Blog – Day 1/2 Accelerate 2023
Pure//Accelerate 2023 – Here We Go!
Hard to believe it's been a year since the last Accelerate - but here we are at the new Resorts World in Las Vegas for Accelerate 2023! (picture credit to Jessica Drummond) https://twitter.com/PureStorage/status/1668559095295533057?s=20 I'm a bit behind in getting out this post...but thought if nothing else I'd put down something for "future Andrew" to remember … Continue reading Pure//Accelerate 2023 – Here We Go!
Lessons on Public Speaking (Feelings, Actions, Data)
See below for a blog post I've sent many, many times to folks on public speaking. Given it's no longer online, I wanted to post it here for easier personal sharing and even to help anyone who finds this post. To be super clear, this is a post from Dave Hitz's blog back in 2007 … Continue reading Lessons on Public Speaking (Feelings, Actions, Data)
The Art of Presales, Part 2: Showing Value
Post originally by Joe Onisick on his blog - definethecloud.net linked here. Mirroring here at my own blog as I often send it to people and the link and/or graphics at the source have been broken at times. To be clear, all credit for this post goes to Joe Onisick. As well, mirroring on my … Continue reading The Art of Presales, Part 2: Showing Value
The Art of Presales
Post originally by Joe Onisick on his blog - definethecloud.net linked here. Mirroring here at my own blog as I often send it to people and the link and/or graphics at the source have been broken at times. To be clear, all credit for this points goes to Joe Onisick. As well, mirroring on my … Continue reading The Art of Presales
[Live Blog] Pure //Accelerate techfest 2022
Starting in a couple minutes...am sitting behind Rob Lee, Shawn Rosemarin, Fitz and more... Here we go! CEO - Charlie Giancarlo Opening video - focused on sustainability, reduction of emissions, and more. Pure commited to reducing emissions by 66% per PB by 2030. https://twitter.com/andriven/status/1534567307355119617?s=20&t=FPXib0AUfDjnDwpPDVDH8w 8,000 people joining virtually.Pure founded on the idea that data storage … Continue reading [Live Blog] Pure //Accelerate techfest 2022
Here we go! Pure//Accelerate techfest 2022
Hard to believe it's been 2+ years since I was at a tech conference - but here we are! Sitting in the Global Partner Forum keynote as I write this with lots of executive involvement. This year Pure //Accelerate techfest 22 is in LA - new venue choice with some neat aspects - rooftop tent … Continue reading Here we go! Pure//Accelerate techfest 2022
The Golden Hammer – Mental Models
The backstory behind one of the most presented VMUG Usercon Community Sessions around Mental Models and How We Learn with IT Stories throughout
Start with Why – Cloud Block Store Webinar Edition
During a sabbatical before joining Pure, I finally read Simon Sinek's book "Start with Why" (here on Amazon) after having watched his presentation on the topic quite a few times. If you've not seen it before, highly recommended - watch it now...I'll wait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA Original 'Start with Why' presentation - you can find longer versions … Continue reading Start with Why – Cloud Block Store Webinar Edition