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Wow I’m fired up.  My team in New Venture Development is in the information gathering process by conducting interviews within the Industry, a customer survey, and a few focus groups.

Well, a couple days ago I found a company called Eros International.  I called them up with my friendliest ‘I’m a London Business School student’ voice (which normally works pretty well).  The receptionist was nice, wouldn’t forward me but did have me send her an email.  Well, I sent the email without any response.  So, today I called back, nice voice and all only to be told that ‘they weren’t interested.’

Weren’t interested?  What?  You have to be f#£king kidding me.  Damn I’m fired up.  Sadly, the LBS directory doesn’t list anyone from that company (bummer), but when I searched LinkedIn I found I’m 3 people away thanks to my connections at Infosys.  I just dropped the person I am connected with a note asking for a reference.  Once I’m done typing this I’ll send a portal email asking for any contacts.

It’s now my mission in life to have a meeting with a representative from this company.  I don’t give a #£#£% if it’s the janitor or grounds keeper. 

Yes, I am feeling better now.