#26 Michael Knight: President, Exponential Technology Group and SVP Corporate Business Development at TTI, Inc‪.‬ The Climb - Cross Roads & Defining Moments

Michael’s work life has been spent in the electronics industry where he has worked for three component manufacturers (two start-ups and one publicly traded) ranging in size from national to global, one rep firm, and one software company.

On this episode we discuss Michael’s unique upbringing that led him to riding a motorcycle cross-country to begin his career in Silicon Valley. Michael is described as a visionary and he delves into his technology predictions for the next decade, the Ying & Yang of technology, where the United States will stand on the world stage going forward and much more. Enjoy The Climb!

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(1:38) - Michael’s childhood and early influences

(7:38) - The impact of divorce on a child and how it’s played into Michael’s marriage in adulthood

(12:29) - Michael’s experience going into college and moving to Silicon Valley

(17:38) - “The Renaissance Man”

(30:22) - TTI :The Best Little Warehouse in Texas

(33:25) - What set Michael apart at TTI

(37:55) - The Visionary: Michael’s prediction for the next decade

(56:43) - Where is TTI headed in their role of the technology of tomorrow?

(1:05:00) - How will current supply chain issues affect component cost goals for TTI?

(1:09:20) - Michael’s thoughts on the United States role going forward

(1:12:05) - What do you want people to know about you?

The Climb is produced by Johnny Peterson & Straight Up Podcasts