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David Fontaine

Branding Lessons from Great Sharks for LinkedIn’s Open Waters

What can sharks and other first-movers teach us about personal branding and engagement on LinkedIn?

5 min readJan 23, 2021

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David Fontaine

Is Your Brand Ready for the Talent-Stack Wars?

Is every company really just a technology company? Most companies require proficiency in technology in order to reach customers where they…

3 min readDec 15, 2020

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Encouraging Diversity in Stories Puts Any Dream Within Reach

The technology industry, like Hollywood, needs more diverse voices and stories to show this path is open for anyone. Tell your story.

5 min readAug 18, 2020

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Encouraging Diversity in Stories Puts Any Dream Within Reach

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David Fontaine

As the Hero of Your Story, What’s Your Superpower?

Failure is a shared experience, even for superheroes. Struggle makes for even better stories. Have you defined your super power?

5 min readMay 26, 2020

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As the Hero of Your Story, What’s Your Superpower?

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David Fontaine

COVID-19 Makes Us More of What We Are, Including Leaders

History shows money and power intensify what we are. Add COVID-19 to the list. Learn from those who are leading and evolving in crisis.

6 min readMay 23, 2020

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COVID-19 Makes Us More of What We Are, Including Leaders

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David Fontaine

Nature Abhors a Vacuum, Especially in Thought Leadership.

Consider how you deliver and derive value from the community you serve by watching Dr. Anthony Fauci.

6 min readApr 30, 2020

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Nature Abhors a Vacuum, Especially in Thought Leadership.

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The Startup

Even in Klingon, It’s Still Gobbledygook

“When people talk to themselves, we call it insanity. When companies talk to themselves, we call it marketing.” We are all guilty of…

5 min readMar 12, 2020

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Even in Klingon, It’s Still Gobbledygook

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David Fontaine

West-Coast Mamba & The Tao of Chili Peppers

What can Bill Walsh, Kobe Bryant and the Red Hot Chili Peppers teach us about thought leadership and personal branding?

3 min readFeb 13, 2020

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West-Coast Mamba & The Tao of Chili Peppers

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David Fontaine

Who Needs a Massive, Personal Brand?

61% of B2B decision-makers say companies with a clear vision and message can demand a premium. That’s why your personal brand matters.

4 min readFeb 7, 2020

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David Fontaine

Psst. Your Thought Leadership Content Sucks.

A lot of us who work in tech like to think of ourselves as cutting-edge, innovators or early adopters of technology at the very least. If…

4 min readJan 31, 2020

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Psst. Your Thought Leadership Content Sucks.

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David Fontaine

David Fontaine

Writer. Musician. Marketer. Grow brands for technologists, developers, engineers and companies with thought leadership content, digital engagement & tech.

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