WITI Strategist
Newsletter  •  January 31, 2018

  In This Issue

WITI Technology
WITI Business
WITI 2018 Summit
WITI Webinar
WITI Finance
WITI Blog
WITI Partner Events
WITI / GEICO Tips
WITI Social Media

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GEICO

  WITI Network Events

February 7, 2018 - Farmington, Connecticut
Tech Trends and Beyond
February 8, 2018 - Santa Monica, California
Hidden Figures-Aerospace & Women in 2018
February 15, 2018 - Chandler, Arizona
The Key to Being the Indispensable CTO: Breaking down communication barriers, learning new tools and understanding exactly what your role is.
February 15, 2018 - Tampa, Florida
What's the Buzz About Blockchain?
February 21, 2018 - Boston, Massachusetts
Women in FinTech....We are NOT Square Pegs trying to fit into a Round Hole World
February 22, 2018 - Durham, North Carolina
Advancement of Women in STEM Programs - Challenges & Opportunities
February 22, 2018 - Columbus, Ohio
Women in Tech: Bridging the Gender Gap
February 27, 2018 - Columbus, Ohio
Monthly Meet and Greet
March 15, 2018 - Tampa Bay, Florida
Podcasting Technology
March 21, 2018 - Boston, Massachusetts
Strategic Advantage of Women on Boards

More Network Events

  WITI Partner Events

CIO, CMO and CISO Summits
February, 2018
Various Locations

DeveloperWeek San Francisco
February 3-7, 2018
Oakland, California

Digital Entertainment World (DEW) 2018
February 5-6, 2018
Marina Del Rey, California

Cyber Security For Critical Manufacturing - Europe (QG)
February 7-8, 2018
Munich, Europe

Mobile Growth Summit 2018
February 7-8, 2018
San Francisco, California

Athena and WITI present: How to be Successful in a Technology Company
February 8, 2018
La Jolla, California

2018 Snowbird Ski Weekend (HMG)
February 9, 2018
Snowbird, Utah

Cyber Security Summit: Silicon Valley (TE)
February 13, 2018
San Jose, California

BSIDES Tampa 2018
February 17, 2018
Tampa, Florida

See Details of All Partner Events Here

  WITI Member Discounts

WITI Professional Association
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11500 Olympic Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90064
818-788-9484


  WITI Technology

Think Augmented or Virtual Reality Won't Affect You? Better Think Again
By Jodi Schiller

Sam Murley, my developer colleague, hasn't had much sleep lately. That's because he's recently tested the new, heavily hyped augmented reality Microsoft product. As much as Sam assumed he knew what to expect, he found the actual experience astonishing.

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  WITI Business

Starting a Consulting Business? Avoid These Three Tragic Mistakes
By Dana Brownlee

If you've ever met someone who told you they were a business consultant, and you scratched your head wondering, "What in the heck does that mean?", you're not alone.

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24th Annual Women In Technology Summit

The most important event for women in technology returns to Silicon Valley June 10-12, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Jose.

Register Now and Save $400 with the Early Bird Pricing!

  WITI Webinars

WITI Member Orientation
Presenter(s): WITI
February 2, 2018 11AM-12PM PT (2-3PM ET)

Net Worth Part I: Negotiating Compensation
Presenter(s): Michele Rufus, Nevel Edge Diversity Search
February 7, 2018 12-1PM PT (3-4PM ET)

What is "A Kaizen Mindset?" Are you applying Kaizen - A Change for the Better?
Presenter(s): Dennis Conte, CSM / CSPO / SA / PMP / CSP, SolutionsATI Consulting, Inc.
February 22, 2018 12-1PM PT (3-4PM ET)

  These Webinars are FREE To WITI Members!

  WITI Finance

Five Tips for Getting Your Business in Financial Order
By Larry Alton

With tax season around the corner, you're probably feeling unprepared, especially if you've reviewed your budgets and spotted cash flow issues.

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  WITI Blog

Beyond #MeToo: Two New Words That Will Change the World
By Will Marré

Women are clearly focused on what women are doing to change the world. They are going to lead. As an enthusiastic advocate for more women in leadership, I could not be happier.

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  Join WITI @ DeveloperWeek

DeveloperWeek 2018
February 3-7, 2018  | San Francisco, California

DeveloperWeek 2018 (Feb. 3-7, SF Bay Area), is the world's largest developer festival with 8,000+ participants. DeveloperWeek includes 200+ DevTech sessions across Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, JavaScript, Microservices, Serverless Dev, and more. It also features 90+ innovators exhibiting at the DeveloperWeek Expo.

The DeveloperWeek team has offered us 100 free OPEN Passes and discounted PRO Passes to DeveloperWeek 2018 so our members can attend the event.

You must register by 11:59 pm on January 31 (or before we run out) to get your free OPEN Pass or SAVE $300 on your PRO Pass.

  Join WITI @ DEW

Digital Entertainment World 2018
February 5-6, 2018  | Marina Del Rey, California

Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content.

  WITI / GEICO Tips

Five Financial New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year

The new year provides the perfect opportunity to take stock, set goals, and plan ahead. While you can make all kinds of resolutions ("This is the year I'll get in shape-really!"), those that focus on your finances could provide the biggest payoff.

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