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>this by no means diminishes the contributions of les >and s.babson, et al: they were critical "gatekeepers, >networkers and cheerleaders in the 80's and some of >the 90's. in some way this is more than just the >passing of a generational baton. these leaders were >there at a time when oregon tech and start ups were >forming, life forms trying to crawl out of the >primordial swamp to crawl on land. the primary value >these folks gave us was in helping the businesses take >shape. the vision was a simple one: survive and grow. > >the issues that face us now truly are around >"content." where to go, what to do, who to >influence, who to involve? the skills are in rallying >and coalescing, forming coalitions, shaping, leading, >selling a vision...etc. this next group will emerge. > >and perhaps more important, these roles are not often >elected, they emerge...without fan fare, they often >just happen. > >dc

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