Speaker Feature: Phil Yanov

Check out what Founder and President of the GSA Technology Council and the IT Leadership Council has to say about his upcoming participation in Clemson NetworkBash:

How has social media benefited you personally in your professional endeavors?

For me, social media is a logical extension of my efforts in traditional media and traditional social networking.  The GSA Technology Council becomes increasingly useful to all involved as it grows. In fact all of my business efforts become more successful the more they are in contact with prospective consumers of our services. Social Media gives me the chance to test messages and casually reach new audiences at very low cost.

What are you looking forward to most about the NetworkBash! event on November 4th?

At these events I get to connect with an audience that is completely different than the one I see in my every day work.  I get to ask questions and come away with an idea of that they find important. It’s a peek at the future of our culture. I’m always richer for the interaction.

What is the best advice you can give to current students about getting a jump start on their career goals?

I don’t know if you need to get a jump start. What you do need is to start now. Life is an experiment, so don’t wait.   There is not much in life you don’t get better at with practice and waiting for perfection is just another way of letting fear of failure cause you to miss opportunities.  Don’t wait. Do Something. If it doesn’t turn out the way you like, you can try something else pretty quickly.  Both success and failure bring learning and each generates some pretty good stories along the way. But who knows… I could be wrong.

Phil Yanov is a writer, columnist, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and radio broadcaster who has spent his whole life working in technology.  To learn more about Phil’s ideas and what he does, check out his blog at www.philyanov.com or come hear him speak and/or talk to him at the NetworkBash! event on November 4th.

Tyler Morey

NetworkBash Team Member