“Constellation Orbits is comprised of twenty thought leaders dedicated to the analysis of a range of disruptive technologies, thus enabling Constellation to provide its audience with the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of developments in disruptive technology. Constellation Orbits analysis will be available to the public on the Constellation blog.” Constellation Research, Press Release, Feb 5 2014

I’ve known Ray Wang for quite while and he has always been an inspiration. He combines serious substance with tremendous insight and somehow manages to keep it all fun and light. It was no surprise to me when he founded his own research company, Constellation, to provide insight into the technology disruption that was crashing into businesses on a daily basis.  Larger analyst firms typically exploit the fact that their customers are sloooooooow and they can provide predictions using a rear view mirror, but he recognized that there was a real need for guidance by early adopters and fast followers who hoped to make the most of the opportunities and avoid the rocks. So, with that mission he assembled some of the smartest people in the industry and continues to provide the best insights into the future of work.

Knowing that, you can imagine what a tremendous honor it is to be included in Constellation Research’s disruptive technology influencer network, Constellation Orbits. You can read my analyses along with analyses from nineteen other thought leaders on the Constellation blog: https://www.constellationr.com/blog-news The launch of Constellation Orbits establishes the Constellation Blog as the enterprise’s authoritative source for disruptive technology analysis.

I’m excited for the opportunity to contribute alongside and get to know a group who are helping to pull forward an exciting future.  It’s humbling to be in their company, and I have no doubt that I am going to learn a lot.  One thing that becomes clear when you work at the front end of new technologies waves is that some great ideas fail, some horrible ideas stick, but the great people you get to keep and it is awesome to have great people around you on any journey.

Constellation Orbits Members Include:

• Bob Berkman • Louis Columbus • Richie Etwaru • Sam Fiorella

• Terri Griffith • Gavin Heaton • Esteban Kolsky • Brent Leary

• Sholto MacPherson • Chris Meyer • Trevor Miles • Chris Morace

• Dr. Janice Presser • Theo Priestly • Dux Raymond Sy • Paul Van Essche

• Phil Hassey • Brian Katz • Zachary Jeans

See ConstellationOrbits, and the full press release.