Michael Schrage

As the cynical goes, There are lies, damned lies and statistics. Alas, responsible CIOs have to manage an even greater deception than statistics: requirements.

I met a youngish guy who was unbelievably sharp about PC technology and the Web. He seemed smart and articulate about business issues, too. His academic credentials were impeccable. I took him for a webpreneur wanna-be trolling for venture capital.