I Got Schooled by a Group of 7th Graders

If you’re feeling overconfident in your public speaking skills, step into a class full of 7th graders. They are a tough crowd.

That’s what I did last week when my daughter’s “Career & Technology” teacher asked me speak to her class about my work in technology. I prepared a 15-minute presentation that covered my years at Microsoft, a couple of startups, and positions at Puget Systems.