Strangers on a Train: The Rise of the Uneasy, But Mutually Advantageous, Alliance Between IT and Marketing

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Strangers on a Train: The Rise of the Uneasy, But Mutually Advantageous, Alliance Between IT and Marketing

Posted January 31, 2015 | Leadership | Amplify

The soul of the Hitchcock masterpiece Strangers on a Train is its central plot conceit: two strangers meet on a train and realize they can "solve a problem" for one another. In the film, each man has a relative he wants (at least in the abstract) to murder. If each man murders the other man's "problem," there would be two perfect crimes ...; and two problems solved.

About The Author

Dan Gordon

Dan Gordon, a Technology Partner at Valhalla Partners since 2004, has over 30 years of experience working with technology as a computer scientist, software developer, manager, analyst, and entrepreneur. Prior to joining Valhalla Partners, Mr. Gordon was a Director and senior staff member at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global Technology Centre, analyzing technology trends and consulting on technology-oriented strategies in the software, e-… Read More

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Strangers on a Train: The Rise of the Uneasy, But Mutually Advantageous, Alliance Between IT and Marketing

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