Remembering Andrei Podell – 1971 – 2008 – Stratworx Chief Strategy Officer
Over the last few months, many of you have gotten to know our Chief Strategy Officer, Andrei Podell. He has been an integral part of our ‘Ask the Experts’ teleconference series and developing the ‘My IP Plan’ mini-course.
Last Monday, I had a long conversation with Andrei about several new strategic initiatives and new intellectual property concepts. At 3am on Tuesday, Andrei sent me an email about an idea for a new Stratworx member perk to build lifestyle support for the entrepreneur with regard to optimum brain power and optimum energy. He closed his email with, “To all of our good health.”
Unfortunately, after Andrei went to sleep, he never woke up. At present, the medical examiner hasn’t been able to determine the cause of death, but there wasn’t any foul play and we know Andrei’s state of mind was one of excitement and enthusiasm for the future.
Today , August 15th, Andrei would have turned 37. While we are deeply saddened by his passing, we are excited to have known Andrei. He was a passionate man with a deep commitment to entrepreneurs and powerfully driven to help Stratworx change the way business is conducted worldwide.
I would encourage you to go to http://www.AndreiPodell.com and read the blog. Several folks including Andrei’s mom, Marcelle, brother Stefan, girlfriend Melissa and me have made posts which you can comment on to share your thoughts.
You’ll also read a heartwarming story of his dog Luckie and what the future holds for her. His family have asked that all donations be made to Luckie’s medical fund.
At Stratworx, we build businesses, grow friendships and support one another in good times and challenging times. Thanks for reading. Please go to http://www.AndreiPodell.com and let his family know how Andrei impacted your life. We will miss him terribly.
Blessings to you and yours,
Steve
Steve Olds
Founder & CEO
STRATWORX LLC
http://www.STRATWORX.com
Steve
My name is Remy Gervais and I was a friend and collegue of Andrei for many years. We worked at Emyth Worldwide together – he sold many of the clients I coached. Over the past year or so, he spoke so highly of his relationship with you and Stratworx, I know that the work filled his heart and challenged his mind in ways that other stuff just couldn’t. Could we touch base sometime – if for no other reason than to just connect thru a person we both admired? I hope to hear from you. Remy
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback
I would like to personally talk with you about it.