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biztech@gtalumni.org
Summary Sentence: Stop by the SCL table at this GT Alumni Affinity Group hosted event
Full Summary: Join the GT Alumni Association for an evening of All Industry networking with entrepreneurs and business leaders, hosted by GT Alumni Affinity Groups. Then, catch a lively Fireside Chat with keynote speaker John Marshall, Vice President and General Manager of AirWatch by VMware on the Entrepreneurial Journey: From Georgia Tech to a Billion Dollar Acquisition.
BizTech 2014 imagePlease join us for an All Industry networking event with entrepreneurs and business leaders. Then, catch a lively Fireside Chat with keynote speaker John Marshall, Vice President and General Manager of AirWatch by VMware on the Entrepreneurial Journey: From Georgia Tech to a Billion Dollar Acquisition.
John Marshall started AirWatch by VMware by running Cat-5 cable behind grease vats at local coffee shops for WiFi hotspots. His story has now become an influential startup success story and a clear example for others looking to disrupt industries. After the iPhone emerged, AirWatch by VMware’s focus shifted to help organizations manage mobile devices for business use. Under Marshall’s leadership, AirWatch by VMware has become the world’s leading Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider with exponential growth in the past three years, increasing employees from 150 to 1,600 and securing 10,000 global customers.
Marshall will share his story, provide insight on how you can launch and grow a successful company, and offer his view of global trends and business growth areas. Don’t miss this must-see program featuring this world renowned business leader.
During the event, SCL will be hosting a table, so please stop by and say hello. And remember, you don’t have to be a Tech grad to get involved. All faculty, staff, and friends of Georgia Tech are invited to participate in the affinity groups.
For more information and to register for the event, please visit http://gtalumni.org/pages/biztech.
