This document introduces Mario Vasilescu and outlines some of the topics he plans to discuss in upcoming presentations and articles. It provides information about Mario's background and experience in engineering, business management, design and various digital platforms. It previews future discussions on topics like digital trends, the future of work, social enterprises, communication issues in organizations, and new organizational approaches. It encourages connecting with Mario and lists some recommended summer reading and viewing related to business, games and leadership.

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WHO AM I AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE
Mario Vasilescu
Canadian graduate of Robotics Engineering & Business
Management, diverse design and entrepreneurship
experience. Find me in Toronto, Paris, Bucharest.
CEO at Rewordly
Rewordly.com / Reword.ly is an online platform that helps you
realize the value of your writing and reading online.
Principal, Creative Director at Elemment
Elemment is a small digital agency that tries to create
paradigm shifts through truly innovative online experiences.
Partner at Coreius
Coreius is a Toronto-based think tank spun out of an award-
winning vision of the future of work. A catalyst for discussion
on the challenges and opportunities presented by the
changing world of work.

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WHICH MEANS…
Unique, broad perspective
Engineering, Business Management (and Entrepreneurship), and Design experience
provides a distinct perspective that is well-rounded and actionable.
Well-placed demographically
I believe in Generation Flux (psychographic representation of the current diverse, fast-
paced workforce), but I also believe Generation Y is leading the new wave of change. While
Generation X might understand hardware better, Generation Y connects with digital-social
platforms better (tech-enabled social games, social networks, social learning, etc.).
Experience in digital
platforms, engagement, gamification, branding…
Experience (and passion) in the critical areas that are challenging businesses in today’s
highly competitive global economy.

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SO WHAT WILL I BE SHARING
• SEPTEMBER: Digital Trends – the Big Picture
• OCTOBER: Brainstorming the Future of Work
• NOVEMBER: The Social Enterprise / Rewordly
• DECEMBER: “I Don’t Know What You Want” – Issues in
Enterprise Communication
• JANUARY: A New Organizational Approach
• … TBD

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SNEAK PREVIEW!
• SEPTEMBER: Digital Trends – the Big Picture

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SNEAK PREVIEW!
• OCTOBER: Brainstorming the Future of Work
- what’s different?
- What’s needed?
- How can we get
there?

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SNEAK PREVIEW!
•NOVEMBER: The Social Enterprise / Rewordly
- Capturing the lost “buzz”
- Sharing or learning?
- Solving the plague of email
- Collective marketing

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SNEAK PREVIEW!
• DECEMBER: “I Don’t Know What You Want” – Issues in
Enterprise Communication
INTERNET/
CLOUD
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
UNIT 5
If you are not properly plugged-in, you can only expect acceptable (though not
optimal) communication with the unit closest to you. (i.e. UNIT 1 can only coordinate
with UNIT 2)
INTERNET/
CLOUD
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
UNIT 5Everybody has access to everybody and everything, creating an
accumulation of data that can be leveraged, and total oversight that can
be used for constructive administrative purposes.

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SNEAK PREVIEW!
• JANUARY: A New Organizational Approach
- How can
we better
connect?
- Leverage
resources
- Create
intelligent
access

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SNEAK PREVIEW!
• … TBD
Many leading edge trends transforming business, from trends discussed and beyond
- Internet of Things/ubiquitous computing
- Augmented Reality
- Redefinition of education
- 3D printing/Maker Revolution
http://scoop.intel.com/celebrating-international-internet-of-things-day/
http://www.shapeways.com/about/how_does_it_work

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SUMMER READING/VIEWING…
Books
“Getting Real” by 37Signals
Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder
The Art of Game Design – A Book of Lenses by Jesse Schell
Up The Organization by Robert Townsend
ZAG by Marty Neumeier
Videos
TED talk: Gaming Can Make A Better World by Jane McGonigal
TED talk: The Game Layer on Top of the World by Seth Priebatsch
TED talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek

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UNTIL THEN
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