Chris Gladwin is the Founder of Cleversafe, a company whose software is the foundation of many of the largest data storage systems in the world. Cleversafe’s software creates data storage clouds used by enterprises, service providers and storage-intensive applications for its rock-solid reliability, integrated security, massive scalability and cost-effectiveness.
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Worst Entrepreneur Moment
- When Apple launched iPod, they became DIRECT competition to Chris’s company, and Chris never had a chance…
Entrepreneur AH-HA Moment
- Chris spent 6 straight months at 80-hours per week to find the niche he wanted to focus on… now that’s DEDICATION. Remember this, Fire Nation: no plan survives first contact with the enemy!
Small Business Resource
- Waze: The world’s largest community based traffic and navigation app. Join other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info.
Best Business Book
- Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis
Interview Links
- Cleversafe: Reinvented storage at petabyte scale and beyond to deliver unprecedented results.
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
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