Internet Sector/Venture Growth Strategist Deven Parekh

Competitively, successful venture capital firms believe that if you want to have true long term defensible traffic for your online business you may want to do it yourself.   Basically, you're the true owner of your own destiny and you can control your own traffic.  And if you don't and you're a category market that monetizes reasonably well, a speculator will do it and they'll drive traffic to your site but at the end of the day they control that traffic.  And if somebody else will pay them more for that traffic, you won't own it anymore.  One of the areas to really focus on is making certain that the traffic that a company has for their online business, whether they’re an e-commerce, a content company, or an Internet service that the traffic is defensible.  And domains is a part of that strategy. It's not the only strategy but it's a part of that strategy.  One of the best persons in the industry to effectively communicate this strategy to clients and executives on a business and individual level is Deven Parekh.
Deven Parekh , currently serves as a managing director of one of the fastest growing venture capital firms, Insight Venture Partners which he joined in 2000.   Insight Venture Partners is a venture capital/growth equity firm that's based in New York.  They have approximately $3 billion of capital under management, focusing on investments in enterprise software, technology and most recently over the last couple of years probably its biggest focus has been the Internet-enabled sector.

• Deven Parekh, was previously a Principal investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Berenson Minella & Company (1992-1999), a merchant bank in New York.  He graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Economics.
• Prior to Berenson Minella, Deven Parekh was with The Blackstone Group, where he was involved in both M & A advisory and principal activities.
• Deven Parekh proudly sits on the board of Publicolor a non-profit organization that uses color, and painting to engage and motivate disaffected teenaged students.  Publicolor enables students to work together to improve the quality and appearance of their learning environments.
• Deven Parekh is a Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute. This fellowship honors the memory of Chicago industrialist Henry Crown (1896-1990), whose legendary career was marked by a lifelong commitment to honor, integrity, industry and philanthropy.

The Aspen Institute mission is: to foster values-based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues.  The Aspen institute promotes its mission by sponsoring seminars, young-leader fellowships around the globe, policy programs and public conferences and events.
To get the best return on your investment remember, Deven Parekh has a proven track record with successful results in software, technology, and internet businesses.

An Emperor Of Business Development, Carl Sgro

A tournament-quality bass fisherman, isn’t who you’d normally expect internet and technology companies to seek out for professional advice on expanding their businesses;  but that’s where you’d be wrong, because although he has fished many of the major lakes and inlets from Maine to Florida;  Carl Sgro is an expert with over 25 years of business development experience.  Business professionals seek him as their SEM and SEO specialist to guide their  businesses in search engines ranking by assisting to design, implement, and market technologies; because they know that Carl Sgro’s strategies make an incredible difference.

Carl Sgro takes all aspects of his job quite seriously, particularly recognizing his client’s needs and achieving those desired results by conveying the clients message to their targeted audience, using fresh, crisp, thought provoking styles and techniques.  Crafting copy that catches the readers attention while injecting Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) into digital copy that gets the results clients want. 

Having compassion emphasis that you care about your client’s needs, as well as the community and Carl Sgro  has demonstrated this attribute ten fold; not only in his business dealings by hosting an Internet Reputation Management Blog, providing free insightful advice regarding the relevance of utilizing professional help in neutralizing bad online publicity and moving negative content down the rankings.  But he’s also done so, through his personal efforts as well; Carol Sgro was instrumental in establishing the ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ Foundations a non-profit organization that supports disadvantaged youth and children with special needs of Eastern North Carolina, by hosting a day-long coastal fishing adventure to introduce young children to the sport of fishing.

Businesses know that it would be a tremendous mistake not to let Carl Sgro help them to achieve the results they need, want, and deserve - success.

The Military Get’s Golden Corral’s Appreciation

If you’ve ever stood in a (military) chow line or know someone who did, you can appreciate the irony at The Golden Corral today at the 9th annual Military Appreciation Day as the line was literally wrapped around the building.  However, the old military adage of “hurry up and wait” was anything but the case in spite of the large number of military personnel that stood chatting amongst themselves about their past and present military experiences – with all branches represented by, the young, not so young, and the old.  Instead, servicemen and women inched their way swiftly to the open doors manned by High School JROTC personnel who stood proudly – in full uniform.
    It was reminiscent of yester-years of being in a basic training dining hall, as they went from one food station to another in an orderly fashion, waiting as their fellow serviceman plate filled with large portions of first one dish than the next.  There was an abundance of food choices more than enough to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites.
    The Golden Corral is thankful for the men and women of this country who have fought to make and are still fighting to keep America free.   The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military.   Rather you’re are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you were invited to join them for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation dinner, at one of its 485 restaurants nationwide.  Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.
    America’s freedom comes with a big price tag for our men and women in the military and their families as well, and to say thank you, Golden Corral has  provided a free meal to veterans once a year for the past nine years.   It's come at a cost to the company, but the philosophy of the restaurant chain is that veterans deserve it and more.
    On behalf of the military personnel (past & present) in my family, and there are quite a few, including me - I want to thank the Golden Corral for appreciating all military personnel – active and inactive and for continuing to say thank you, in such a considerate way.

The Marvelous Scent On A Fresh Cut

I have an incredible fondness for fresh Flowers there is nothing like the look and smell of a colorful bunch (aka bouquet) of fresh cut flowers.  The way a vase of flowers enhance a room is breathe taking, they help to keep that summer sunshine and springtime glow constant throughout your home.  They not only brighten an otherwise dull room, they also serve as a natural air freshener for any bathroom.  If I had my way, a vase of flowers would adorn every room in my home, everyday.  It amazes, amuses, and saddens me a bit when I hear women complaining that their husband, spouse, or significant other didn’t buy them flowers for their birthday, anniversary, or some other named occasion.
Whenever I feel the desire to spruce up the house or my spirits, I make a trip to the florist , or simply pick up the phone and order an arrangement or two.  And I don’t see any reason anyone should have to wait for someone else to surprise them with flowers.  Sure, it’s always nice to get an unexpected gift – cash works for me.  But something produced by nature needs no special occasion to be given or received.  So if you want flowers, get flowers – even if you have to get them for yourself.  Or, if you’re the kind of person who’d rather give flowers than receive them, remember, fresh cut flowers aren’t just for the holidays or to cheer up the sick.  They are a delight anytime or for any reason, and whether you buy them at the store or you get them out of your own personal garden, they're always a joy to the person that receives them.
Here’s another suggestion, periodically send yourself a bouquet of flowers to your job, you’ll be amazed at how easily fresh cut flowers can transform the ambiance of a routinely dull environment, while at the same time putting you in a pleasant mood – can you say, better productivity.  
You or that special person you know, deserve the marvelous scent of a fresh cut, so why not get your Flowers from one of the best, and save at the same time with a “free” coupon1800Flowers coupon that you can use immediately on your order at checkout.

Tis' The Season For The Simple Meaningful Gift

For some insane reason I have become my family’s designated-go-to-person for holiday ideas, and they look to me to come up with special events and so forth. So I try to think of different things to do to celebrate and earmark the occasions, because tis’ the season after season ...that warms our table and warms our hearts. Although I want our holidays to be special I don’t want our family members to waste unnecessary money on expensive undertakings.

I’ve sent cards, hosted theme dinners, and arranged out of state adventures, but considering the state of our economy, an out of state adventure can be somewhat costly with large families such as mine. Therefore, this year I was trying to do something special with my family; while still staying within a well-defined budget.

Yet, I was at a lost as to what I should or could do.   I considered perhaps once again sending cards to each family member, but everyone sends cards, plus I’d already done that a few years back…then it hit me, I love fresh cut flowers so instead of cards, sending festive floral arrangements seem a bit more meaningful, it says you took the time to select something special for someone special – and family members will remember that you did. It’s such an inexpensive meaningful gesture of love and affection…

If/when you want to wish everyone you know a holiday filled with all the goodness of the season and plenty of time to enjoy it. I think flowers can say it all.  If you don’t know who to call or where to go, try Flowers they are able to help you with all your occasion needs. They have something for every occasion ; including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Anniversary, Congratulations, Get Well, I'm sorry, Just because, Love & romance, New baby, Sympathy & funerals, Thank you, & Wedding.

1-800-flowers,  offer plants from Bonsai to house plants; they even offer fruit & gourmet baskets-yummy! Don’t forget they offer to hand-deliver the same day! So, tis’ the holiday season, and I decided to think fresh, think flowers, and think 1-800-flowers.