Hi  Jeff,
 
I am following up on  a confidential manuscript I sent you a few days ago of "Digital Storm  - Fresh business strategies from the Electronic Marketplace".  Is is a book about B2B E-Commerce and E-Markets after the hype. It will be  distributed by Wiley this summer as an A+ title (lead category) and Hasso  Plattner, CEO of SAP wrote the preface.
 
Enron is  featured as the most successful marketplace to date with a bright  future.
 
I was wondering,  whether you would like to include a testimonial for the book.  It would certainly also be good marketing for Enron's entry into new  marketplaces. For your convenience I include a potential  quote:
 
Running  the world's largest electronic marketplace, we embrace the opportunities and  challenges of B2B E-Commerce. In 'Digital Storm' Philipp Gerbert and his  colleagues give a powerful analysis of what has been learnt and invaluable  insights for future strategies in this area. 
(you can of course  write what you want; more ideas are in the attachment, which also contains  additional information).
 
I apologize that  this is a bit urgent - the deadline is Friday this week  May 18th). 
 
I very much hope  that you enjoy the manuscript. Perhaps you would be interested to further  discuss the ideas. 
 
Best regards, Phil  Gerbert
 
PS: Due to the  urgency I used your e-mail from our McKinsey alumni directory.  PhG
 
 
New address and phone  number:
Phil A. Gerbert
Partner
The McKenna Group
2350 W. El Camino Real, Ste.  200
Mountain View, CA 94040,  USA
 
phone direct: (1-650)  919-4477
cell phone: (1-650) 814 3914
phone assistant: (1-650) 919-4520  (Dinh Tran)
fax: (1-650) 494 - 8660
 
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