Friday's Last Word: Unitrends CEO Kevin Weiss
Unitrends Kevin Weiss became CEO of the data protection solutions provider in 2015. He has been in the technology business for more than 30 years. What does he do outside of the office? Find out in this profile.
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To find out who Kevin Weiss is outside of the office, click through this slideshow.
WEISS: Paul McCartney.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Not sure how anyone could complain about that.
WEISS: "Still Alice." Author Lisa Genova originally self-published this book with my former company. She is a terrific author.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwind together on the big screen.
WEISS: Lexus 460.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: The Car Connection gives it an 8.6 out of 10.
WEISS: "House of Cards." It's so unbelievable that it is probably close to the truth. And of course Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright are amazing.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Yup. That's pretty much how it is.
WEISS: "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Here's how you can learn to change habits.
WEISS: Jura Impressa Espresso Machine.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Pinky out.
WEISS: A very dry Vodka Martini.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: How dry?
WEISS: The St. Regis Princeville, Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: A fan of Benedict Cumberbatch? Take a look at "Sherlock."
WEISS: The St. Regis Princeville, Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: A fan of Benedict Cumberbatch? Take a look at "Sherlock."
Friday's Last Word: Unitrends Kevin Weiss — Who exactly is he?
Unitrends Kevin Weiss became CEO of the data protection solutions provider in 2015. He has been in the technology business for more than 30 years.
What are his plans for Unitrends?
"Shortly after joining the company in January, I outlined my four strategic areas of focus the business: dramatically stepping up our branding efforts across the US and Europe; investing in infrastructure to allow for profitable expansion of our business; launching a world-class global channel program with particular emphasis on North America and Europe; and expanding our investment in innovative, cloud-empowered data protection solutions," Weiss says.
Who does Weiss challenge to sit in the hot seat?
Kirk Arnold, CEO of Data Intensity.
What is "Friday's Last Word"?
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