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Virtual, Inc. Supports Tech Innovation and Global Collaboration at ANSI World Standards Week

Virtual, Inc. is proud to announce its sponsorship of ANSI World Standards Week, taking place November 12-14, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), this event brings together public and private-sector leaders from across the standards community to collaborate on priority issues and celebrate the achievements of global standardization.

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Podcasts
5 Minutes

A Communications Crash Course from “The Boss”

In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual, Inc., shares leadership and communication insights inspired by none other than "The Boss" himself—Bruce Springsteen. Drawing from his experiences as a dedicated Springsteen fan, Andy highlights valuable lessons that leaders can learn from the legendary performer’s ability to connect with his audience.

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Podcasts
7 minutes

How to Be a Storyteller, Not a Presenter

In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual, Inc., delves into one of his favorite topics—the power of storytelling in leadership and business communication.

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Best Practices and Insights
2 Minutes

What are Standards, Anyway?

Standards are one of those things that nobody really thinks about—until you need them. When I tell people we work with standards organizations, the first question I get is, “What exactly is a standard, anyway?”

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Podcasts
6 Minutes

25 Years and Counting: Reflections on What Makes Companies Successful

In this milestone episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, host Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual Inc., is joined by Jay Vogt, organizational development expert and founder of Peoplesworth.

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Podcasts
4 Minutes

AI: Why You Can't Ignore It

In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, join host Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual Inc., as he delves into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its game-changing impact on the workplace.

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