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 Companies
today recognize that, to remain competitive in the
global economy, they must accelerate their pace of
innovation. An important component of achieving this
goal is to search externally for new ideas, unique
insights and proven expertise. The growing number of
retired scientists, engineers, and product developers
represents an under-utilized source of skills and
expertise capable of contributing significantly to this
effort.
This presentation will focus on the benefits,
challenges, and opportunities Your Encore addresses as
an innovation-enabling service provider working in
partnership with industry-leading companies within a
secure and confidential business environment.
Mr. Lawson will provide practical examples of how
companies have leveraged not only their own retired
scientists and engineers, but also those of over 800
other companies, government agencies, and academic
institutions. YourEncore Experts have been key to
retaining critical knowledge, recovering lost knowledge,
and achievement of remarkable connections that solve
challenging problems.
Brad Lawson is President/CEO of YourEncore,
Incorporated. Mr. Lawson co-founded YourEncore in
October 2003. Lawson is known for being an
entrepreneurial executive, exhibiting significant
experience in building and managing professional
services and business consulting organizations. Lawson
has served in senior sales and marketing roles for
companies such as Tandem Computers and Sun Microsystems.
In 1996, Mr. Lawson co-founded Allegiant Technology
Group where he focused the business on customer
relationship management. The success he achieved during
his time with Allegiant resulted in the Ernst & Young
2000 Entrepreneur of the Year award in the category of
Technology and Business Consulting. Mr. Lawson is a
native of Indiana and earned his Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration from the University of
Evansville. |
