As VP and program director, Doron Weber decides who gets many of those grants.
But I had; you usually know right away.
Take us through a recent workday.
I read proposals that come over the transom and proposals Ive solicited or that Ive agreed to consider.
I probably read several hundred screenplays, plays, teleplays and book proposals every year.
I also represent the Foundation at various festivals and events and seminars and explain our mission to different audiences.
What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?
YouTube for just about anything, as long as its targeted.
Dropbox for the massive, unwieldy files people send me.
Ive used Oculus headsets for someVR projectsand Google Cardboard for some new gaming projects.
Whats your workspace setup like?
But this way, I keep things alive and seek invisible connections between them.
Whats your best shortcut or life hack?
Deadlines are my best shortcut or spur to action.
I need to feel their breath on my neck.
How do you keep track of what you have to do?
Daily to-do lists, calendars, weekly meetings, strategic planner, pleading associate.
Emails I dont handle instantly, I often forward to my associate for bringing back at our weekly meeting.
Whats your least favorite thing to do, and how do you deal with it?
But I had; you usually know right away.
Im sure Ive made a lot of people disappointed and angry.
It comes with the territory and you just have to suck it up.
Im sure Ive made a lot of people disappointed and angry.
It comes with the territory and you just have to suck it up.
How do you recharge or take a break from work?
I go get coffee in the kitchen and socialize with colleagues.
Whats your favorite side project?
What are you currently reading, or whats something youd recommend?
Im reading a few books at once.
The Alan Turing biography,The Enigmaby Andrew Hodges.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _____answer these same questions.
William Shakespeare, Charles Darwin and Jay-Z.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Fate helps a man if his courage is good.
Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?
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