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Why are you the way you are?

I get this question a lot for some reason. Ok, I know the reason, because I am a little odd... eccentric... flat out weird. There I said it. The answer I usually give is, "Have you met my parents?" But there is more to me than that, so here is a longer answer.

Written by Jared Pedroza on 08 Mar 2023.

I have never written a talk...

I was talking with a friend the other day and I mentioned that I have never written a talk. She said, "I could never do that! It took me 12 hours to write a 12-minute talk for church." But her comment got me thinking about how I approach storytelling, which for me includes presentations, talks, and even these posts.

Written by Jared Pedroza on 02 Mar 2023.

Dealing with Being Laid Off

I was let go from a position I really loved at the end of 2022, and it has been a devastating experience. I wanted to share this journey with you all (all 2 of you) partly to have somewhere to discuss how this feels, but also to maybe help someone else that is going through the same thing.

Written by Jared Pedroza on 01 Mar 2023.

Build your IP portfolio or build someone elses

Intellectual property is a part of your asset portfolio that many businesses overlook. Whether it is software, images, branding, or products, IP is something you can't afford to ignore.

Written by Jared Pedroza on 02 Feb 2023.

We care about our employees!

As we watch another round of layoffs from tech companies, I am forced to ponder why any employer wonders why their employees have no loyalty to the company.

Written by Jared Pedroza on 24 Jan 2023.