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Thoughts from the Board
Benjamin Graham Dr. Ed Roberts Robert Friedland These three names might not mean much to you, until they are paired with the entrepreneur whom they famously mentored: Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs respectively. This trio benefitted from the experiences of...
Guest Q&A — Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
The 2015 Fogarty Institute summer interns had much to learn from Rep. Anna Eshoo and Dr. Thomas Fogarty, during a recent visit by the Congresswoman. On June 8, we had the privilege of hosting Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, who came to FII to learn about the latest...
Fogarty Lecture Series: Quality Management Systems
Startups are besieged by demands on their time and resources, both of which are in short supply. That's why they may be tempted to postpone developing and establishing a quality management system, in order to focus on what might be considered more pressing needs. But...
Mindfulness and Compassion: Two Oft-Missing Ingredients That Would Bolster the Success of Teams and Companies
Dr. James Doty (center, pictured with Dr. Fogarty and Andrew Cleeland) was one of the featured speakers at a recent Fogarty Institute educational seminar. "When you understand yourself and your strengths and open yourself to listen to others, you establish an...
Charm School: Why Soft Skills Are The “New Black”
Chances are good you've recently heard a lot about the importance of soft skills as a factor for workplace success. But you might think those are mostly applicable to fields likes sales or project management, rather than for those planning to form and advance a...