A Chat With March’s Profile, Martin Smith, CEO of MindWare
CS: And getting to know the product like that (first-hand use) can help you to market it more effectively?
MS: Absolutely.
CS: Have you had any mentors in the business that you’ve leaned on for advice over the years? Have you been a mentor to anyone involved in the industry?
MS: I’m not sure that I’d be happy in answering that question without specifically checking with any names that come to mind to see whether they’d mind being referenced. In general terms, I’ve kept in touch and do keep in touch with former co-workers. Before I came to MindWare I spent close to 20 years at Avon Fashions, which later became Newport News, which is still a major factor in the women’s apparel area. Even though I left Newport News seven years ago now, I still have quite a few friends that I keep in touch with from that company. We talk about work-related topics quite a bit. So I suppose the professional links continue in a way.
