Tech innovator shares industry knowledge of collaboration,
knowledge management and open source
Dave Hersh, founder and CEO of social collaboration specialist Jive Software, will speak at Central Oregon PubTalk on Thursday, April 17, 5:00 to 7:30 pm, at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, in Father Luke’s Foundation Room, 720 Bond Street, Bend.
As CEO of Jive Software, Dave Hersh is responsible for overseeing the company's strategic direction, planning and implementation. In six short years, Dave has led Jive Software from a small open source project to an Inc. company with 100 percent annual growth rates -- all without raising any outside investment.
Previously, Dave held the roles of CFO and product strategist at 4charity. Prior to that, he was a management consultant to Hewlett Packard, focused on HP's Worldwide Information Management Strategy. Dave began his career as a strategy and change management consultant at VIA International in Chicago and London.
Dave has gained a reputation for his deep industry knowledge of collaboration, knowledge management and open source, and he is frequently tapped to present at industry events and serve as a media reference. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from DePauw University.
PubTalk’s early stage presenter is Lloyd Fassett, CEO and co-founder of Azteria, LLC a Bend-based company specializing in national recruiting and career management for the health care industry. Azteria takes an open database approach to common recruiting problems, making it easier for employer and candidate to connect. Fassett and Azteria co-founder Jim Smith bring real world experience to their solution with backgrounds in travel nursing, and software development for enterprise supply chain management and the Internet.
Attendees may reserve for April PubTalk in one three ways: sign up online, email Dayna Dudkowski, or call EDCO offices at 541-388-3236.
About PubTalk
Central Oregon PubTalk is presented by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) in partnership with Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) and underwritten by title sponsors Ball Janik LLP and Community First Bank. Access Knowledge and Bend Venture Conference are supporting sponsors. Cost to EDCO and OEN members is $15 and $25 to the general public.
PubTalk is a monthly event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship in Central Oregon and strives to provide a unique forum where leaders of growing businesses can network with qualified funding sources, fellow entrepreneurs, key advisors, and business professionals. Early stage presenters share ideas, experiences and strategies for the review of other businesses, angel investors, and EDCO/OEN members.
About EDCO
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to building a strong and secure economic future for Central Oregon. EDCO has co-sponsored the popular PubTalk events since 2002 as part of its mission to cultivate a strong entrepreneurial community in Central Oregon.
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