Daniel M. Flax, 2010 Honoree
- Title
- CIO
- Employer
- Cowen & Co.
- Location
- New York
- Most valuable career advice:
- "A reminder that the most important grade you got in school was 'gets along well with others.'"
- Would you advise young people to pursue an IT career?
- "Only if they have a passion for technology."
- Best mentoring relationship:
- "The CEO of the first company I worked for out of college. He's been a fantastic guide to me."
- Favorite gadget:
- "Too easy... these days, it's my iPhone."
- Ask me to do anything but...
- "laundry."
- Recreational best:
- Chicago marathon in 3 hours, 29 minutes, 52 seconds.
- Favorite sport:
- "NFL football. I'm a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles."
- Favorite movie:
- The Right Stuff
- What's the most interesting thing people don't know about you?
- "I was picked for and won a dating TV game show."