Lessons from a Silicon Valley Pioneer

from Lessons from a Silicon Valley Pioneer held on February 23, 2016

William Ryan, Co-founder/Chairman, Niehaus/Ryan/Wong; Chairman Emeritus, Craigslist Foundation

In conversation with Christie Dames, CEO TechTalk/Studio; Former Director, Speakers Bureau, Niehaus Ryan Group—Moderator

From software architectures to the Internet itself, the legendary Niehaus/Ryan/Wong PR firm helped shape and evangelize many of the stories that drove technology trends, market landscapes and demand for over a decade. In his first public conversation, NRW chairman Bill Ryan will share lessons learned from his pioneering work with clients such as Apple, Yahoo!, Xerox and others. Lessons that continue to impact his approach to brand development today.

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