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David J. Greer

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While still in university getting his degree in computer science, David joined Robelle Solutions Technology as the first employee after the founders. After joining Robelle, he got permission from his 4th year professors to take a week off so he could fly to an international conference to give his first ever technical presentation.

During David’s tenure as co-owner and President of Robelle, he traveled the world giving a new presentation every year, building Robelle into the world’s leading provider of HP 3000 solutions. He is a co-author of The IMAGE/3000 Handbook, the reference work for the HP 3000 IMAGE database management system.

After leaving Robelle, David has been an angel investor, director, and senior executive to numerous companies ...more

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David is interviewed by Rob Z Wentz on his The Unstuck Movement Podcast. Both Rob and David want to help you get unstuck in your business and your life.

Key Takeaways:The turning point: Admitting my alcoholism to my coach after 18 months of working together was the conscious choice that unlocked everything else in my lifeStrategic planning framework: Pick a date 3+ years out, determine where you ne Read more of this blog post »

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	Wind In Your Sails 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WIND IN YOUR SAILS: Vital Strategies That Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Growth 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The IMAGE/3000 Handbook by David J. Greer (Goodreads Author), Robert Green, Alfredo Rego 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1984	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Customers often know more about your products than you do. Use them as a source of inspiration and ideas for product development.”
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“Your personal growth, how you show up, and the ways you lead ultimately determine the success of your business and your life.”
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