Good Evening, I.T. Entrepreneurs - After Nines Inc.

SignalFx CTO Phillip Liu describes his experience building monitoring systems for Facebook, and the more recent SignalFx effort to modernize Cloud Monitoring.

C2S Consulting Group President Brandee Daly describes how she launched and built a consulting practice that assists Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud migrations.

Service Leadership Inc. CEO Paul Dippell describes key financial metrics for VARs, MSPs and IT service providers to pursue.

Jitterbit CEO George Gallegos describes an API approach that integrates cloud and on-premises apps like Salesforce.com, WorkDay, Oracle and Peoplesoft and more.

BlueData CEO Kumar Sreekanti describes a new software layer to speed on-premises big data application deployments.

Cloudera Chief Technologist Eli Collins describes synergies between Hadoop and Splunk, the evolving big data ecosystem, the new Ibis project and more.

Sysdig CEO Loris Degioanni explains the fast-growing world of software containers and docker, and remote monitoring and management strategies for all that code.

Exablox CEO Doug Brockett describes a scale-out storage solution to the unstructured data challenge.

Glint CEO Jim Barnett explains how employers can use data-driven tools to measure staff morale and team perspectives.

Hortonworks VP of Corporate Strategy Shaun Connolly offers a Hadoop adoption reality check and insights about how Hadoop is driving big data and analytics insights. Timed with Hadoop Summit 2015 San Jose.

Clarizen CEO Avi Nowogrodski describes how modern-day project management requires complete visibility across structured and unstructured data. Some folks consider Clarizen a Microsoft Yammer alternative.

MemSQL CEO Eric Frenkiel describes how he and a business partner spotted the in-memory database opportunity after witnessing Facebook's early data management challenges. Plus, the new MemSQL Community Edition.

MaintenanceNet VP Justin Crotty explains how hardware and software companies can eliminate revenue leakage and renew service deals before they are lost forever. The secret is in the data -- managed in the cloud.

OwnBackup CEO Sam Gutmann describes cloud-to-cloud backup strategies to protect data from Salesforce.com and other cloud applications. Plus, why he got back into the cloud backup game after an earlier push with Intronis.

Huddle CEO Morten Brogger describes the cloud collaboration market, differentiating from file sharing services like Box and Dropbox, and $51 million in Series D funding.

Deep CEO Les Yetton describes new technology to turbo charge MySQL databases for cloud and on-premises scalability. Plus, $6 million in new funding.

Wowza CEO David Stubenvoll describes the evolving world of streaming media -- and the implications for small and large businesses. Plus, what Meerkat and Periscope mean to the market.

Qubole CEO Ashish Thusoo describes the early days of Hadoop, modern advances, and his decision to focus on big data in the cloud -- bringing Hadoop to the masses.

Silicon Harlem Co-founders Clayton Banks and Bruce Lincoln describe how their organization is transforming Harlem, N.Y., into a sustainable technology and innovation hub.

Board Guru Author Tracy Houston describes how startup businesses can organize a board of directors, seek the right board members, and balance power with venture capitalists and executives.

Alation CEO Satyen Sangani describes two years in stealth mode, and $9 million in VC funding to build an enterprise search, data discovery and collaborative analytics platform.

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha describes the cloud backup startup's focus on simplicity, plus raising $10 million from an investor lineup that includes Microsoft Chairman John Thompson.

Qumulo CEO Peter Godman describes the data-aware, scale-out NAS startup -- and its $67 million in venture backing.

Ampdesk CEO Alex Rowland describes the shifting digital media landscape, and his evolved view on when to raise money.

TechDay leaders Jesse Podell & Alec Hartman describe an event ecosystem for tech entrepreneurs, VCs and angel investors. Plus, a NY TechDay preview.

How 17hats raised $1.25 million to market business automation apps for solopreneurs, micropreneurs and extremely small businesses.

How Axcient raised $25M in series E funding, plus the difference between cloud backup and business resiliency.

How AppDirect is building an online marketplace platform to help you find, purchase and consume software. Plus, 5 core values for business building.

How big data and analytics are impacting IT Ops and DevOps, plus potential workflow challenges along the way.

How mxHero is integrating email with Box, Dropbox and other cloud file storing and sharing systems.

How Distil Networks joined a business accelerator (Techstars) and raised $10 million to fight the bot web threat.

How accelerators like Techstars can help I.T. entrepreneurs to build and expand their businesses more rapidly.

How Seismic raised $20 million in venture capital for cloud-based sales enablement tools.

How Nexercise leveraged a business accelerator program to navigate the health app craze. Plus, thoughts on Apple Watch and wearable health devices.

How small businesses and entrepreneurs can master Big Data & intelligent data management.

How to measure the financial ROI of your social media marketing and network influencers

How to build a family business that also empowers all hires.

Ferman describes how he acquired Cloud Nation; the due diligence process; and how he built a business in Amazon's Cloud.

Augustin describes how a sales force can increase average deal sizes to focus on fewer, more strategic customers

Jenkins describes how she found the courage to quit her corporate IT job to build her personal brand.

Boundary's leader describes how his team raised $22 million in Series C venture capital. Plus, tips for entrepreneurs seeking funding.

Boundary's leader describes the state of cloud monitoring and an expanded relationship with Amazon Web Services

Blackie describes how his team built, expanded and sold an IT management firm to a private equity group. Plus, how to manage each stage of your business.

JumpCloud leader describes a cloud pivot toward directory as a service, Microsoft Active Directory migrations to the cloud, plus startup funding guidance.

Work Market leader describes the next-generation freelance work force, plus tips on venture funding and talent acquisition.

Zimbra CEO Patrick Brandt describes M&A takeover strategies -- how to target and analyze businesses could become great additions to your company.

Tellient Co-founder describes journey from dot-com IPO to Digium launch and sale to current Big Data wave.

How application monitoring company raised $200 million in a cloud market pivot toward application intelligence