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Tim Wu, "father" of Net Neutrality, on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the Fight for Open Networks and Economies

Global Reach host Té Revesz to interview Tim Wu, “father” of Net Neutrality and Democratic candidate for NY’s lieutenant governor. It’s a wide open discussion on policy and politics impacting entrepreneurs, innovation and the fight for free and open networks and economies.

 

Phoenix, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/25/2014 -- Tim Wu, the "father" of Net Neutrality, author of “Master Switch” and democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York will appear on Global Reach: Winning in World Markets on Thursday, July 24 at 2:00 PM, Eastern. Host Té Revesz and Tim Wu will engage in a wide open discussion on policy and politics impacting entrepreneurs, innovation and the fight for free and open networks and economies.

Who does control the Internet? Could the Internet come to be ruled by one corporate leviathan in possession of “the master switch”? Is the borderless world an illusion? As the U.S. FCC ends its review, what is the fate of Net Neutrality? Should information be a public good? Can we have an open internet and “paid prioritization”? What is the future of international internet governance?

How should EU and U.S. governments shape competition and antitrust laws to nurture creative, innovation economies? Entrepreneurial economies? What policies and regulations help small businesses thrive? Is political corruption an innovation killer? How entrepreneurs and business owners impact the formation of policies that impact that affect their businesses?

Global Reach: Winning in World Markets with Té Revesz airs live every Thursday at 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern on the Voice America Business Channel at http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1984/global-reach. It covers mega trends impacting international companies and showcases the opportunities, risks and strategies needed for success in the global arena.

Tim Wu is best known for his work on Net Neutrality theory and as a force in the fight for free and open networks and economies. He is author of “The Master Switch,” “Network Neutrality,” & “Broadband Discrimination.” Wu is a policy advocate and professor at Columbia Law School, who is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor of New York alongside, Zephyr Teachout. He writes also about private power, free speech, copyright and antitrust. In 2013 he was named one of America's 100 Most Influential Lawyers; He is a fellow at the New America Foundation, and contributing editor at The New Republic. He previously served as a senior advisor to the Federal Trade Commission, Chair of Media reform group Free Press, as a fellow at Google, and worked for Riverstone Networks in the telecom industry. He was a law clerk for Judge Richard Posner and Justice Stephen Breyer. He graduated from McGill University (B.Sc.), and Harvard Law School. www.timwu.org;

About Global Reach: Winning in World Markets
Global Reach: Winning in World Markets embraces the opportunities and challenges companies encounter when operating in multiple countries and cultures, working with widely varied languages, attitudes, religions and legal regimes. Entrepreneurs, experts and executives share the strategies and tactics they use to succeed in fast changing world markets: cross-cultural communication, global branding, media and marketing, transportation and manufacturing, the future of finance, alternative investment strategies, innovation and IP protection, micro-lending and mentorship. Thought leaders explore 21st century megatrends that impact international companies and the planet we share, and suggest ways in which our listeners can become engaged.

Global Reach: Winning in World Markets airs live on Thursdays at 11 AM Pacific / 1 PM Central / 2 PM Eastern on The VoiceAmerica Business Channel. To access the show, log on at http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1984/global-reach. All shows will be available in Té Revesz's Content Library on The VoiceAmerica Business Channel for on-demand and pod cast download. For more information contact Té Revesz at 1-212-519-9920 or trr@globalreach-sbi.com.

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About Té Revesz
Té Revesz is known for her ability to conduct strategic research on a global basis and for her creativity in handling complex business challenges. As principal of GlobalReach-SBI (www.globalreach-sbi.com), a research and advisory firm with a network spanning over 60 countries, Té provides clients with strategic business intelligence on market opportunities and risks. She covers such diverse areas as global branding, new product development, payments and financial services, manufacturing, clinical trials, and political risk. An expert in primary research, Té has interviewed business, government and labor leaders, doctors and technical experts — and has managed focus groups — around the world. Prior to founding her own firm, Té headed the Industrial & Healthcare Practices of FIND /SVP's Strategic Consulting & Research Group and taught at the Zicklin School of Business (Baruch/CUNY). She was the Editor of Business International’s eponymous flagship newsletter and helped create its country risk service.

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