Global Direction & Strategy

testimonials

Here’s What Our Clients, Partners and Workshop Attendees Say:

"Michelle is passionate about what she does, an excellent presenter, and knowledgeable about a wide range of topics related to business and entrepreneurship. If I were an international executive, I couldn't imagine trying to penetrate the U.S. market without Michelle's help." Ben Casnocha, Author, Book: "My Start-Up Life"

"I have plans to use Explora again to help train clients at Innovation Center Denmark. Marianne T. Poulsen Director, Innovation Center Denmark"

Explora brings a wealth of experience in helping companies of all sizes kick start, revitalize or amplify their marketing efforts both in the U.S. and abroad.” Carmen Hughes, Ignite Public Relations

"I highly recommend Michelle to any company looking for marketing and business strategy help in the US. She's tireless and is constantly delivering the goods, even while she travels all over the world."
Matt Perez, CEO, Nearsoft, Inc.

www.excelize.com - Excelize Inc.

"Michelle has great insights in what are effective business practices for small and growing firms." Pratap Dhopte, Owner, Excelize Inc.



www.tensv.org - The Enterprise Network, Where Entrepreneurs launch great companies, Silicon Valley incubation.

"...highly effective throughout the world."
Bill Musgrave, Former President & CEO, The Enterprise Network

taligo

….delivers great value to clients.” John Gale, President, Taligo LLC

www.chileglobal.org - Chile Global

"The event was excellent. The quality and the level of the speakers, and the content and organization, were all impeccable. I feel that many businesspeople should take advantage of this opportunity."

--Molly Pollack, Executive Director, Chile Global, www.chileglobal.org

www.excelize.com - Excelize Inc.

"As Indian nationals building a clientele in the U.S. market, their expertise and understanding of this market has been invaluable." Pratap Dhopte, Founder and Vice President, Operations, Excelize, Inc. www.excelize.com


www.tensv.org - The Enterprise Network, Where Entrepreneurs launch great companies, Silicon Valley incubation.

"The presentation was in a class all its own. I had great feedback from the entrepreneurs, but didn't need it to know just how good you are."

--Dr. Bill Musgrave, President and CEO, The Enterprise Network, www.tensv.org


www.camtic.org - Cámara Costarricense de Tecnología de Información y Comunicación.

"The workshop was very interactive, stimulating, and applicable to many other markets. More than a regular seminar, Michelle has mastered the ability to relate with her audience on a one-to-one basis. Our members were thrilled!"

--Federico Cartín Arteaga, Executive Director, CAMTIC Costa Rica, www.camtic.org

www.cina.org - Chinese Information & Networking Association.

"With your professionalism, excellent presentation and a full-house, the workshop was truly a successful event."

--Phebe Kuan, Board Member, Chinese Information & Networking Association www.cina.org

www.cambrabcn.es - Business in Barcelona: The information you need to establish your company or to make it grow provided by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.

"Michelle and her associate gave the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, and 15 Spanish technology companies, a 4-hour course on understanding the American Market and venture capital. It was the perfect introduction to our trade mission---practical, based on experience, very well-presented, and supported by excellent documentation. We recommend it to companies trying to sell or establish themselves in the US market."

-Eva Perea, International Promotion, Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, www.cambrabcn.es

www.ehubsoft.com - eHub Software Purchasing Management - e-procurement and e-sourcing

"As a Chinese engineer building and operating a software business in the U.S. market, Michelle's expertise and understanding of the U.S. market, has been invaluable. As a board advisor and marketing consultant, Michelle is personable, possesses strong marketing expertise and a keen understanding of the pains technology startups experience. She has been an asset to my company."

--John Mao, Ph.D, COO, ehub Software www.ehubsoft.com

www.solectron.com/ -  Solectron is a leading global provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services.

"Michelle was able to work with our most senior executives to significantly focus and improve their messages and presentations, even when they didn't think they needed help. Her flexibility and professionalism were remarkable given the last-minute requests we placed on her--Incredible team player!"

--Dr. Karie Willyerd, Vice President, Solectron, www.solectron.com