The last year has accelerated the tech innovation cycle unlike anything before it. Over the past eight months, as professionals across the globe transitioned into working from home, technologists and creators capitalized on the extra time to develop new ideas and launch new partnerships, investments and cross-collaborations. While the last decade was defined by social […]
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Leading By Example Into The New Year
For as much as we may wish to believe in the power of our words, it’s what we do that most often compels others to follow suit. Words are easy; anyone can set forth directives, particularly if they have no intention to follow their own rules. Living and working by those measures is perhaps harder, […]
The Great Unwinding Of 2021: Six Questions To Prosper Through Reopening
Our transition to 2021 feels more pivotal than years past. That’s because it is. Imagine the first time you gather in a group with no risk of Covid-19. When you reach out— in-person— to your colleagues, customers, friends and loved ones. How will you feel? Multiply that by billions of interactions, worldwide. Few notice that […]
Why Getting On TV Is Your Best Marketing Bet For 2021
How’s your TV watch time been? Don’t sugarcoat it – you know it’s been more than usual. With nothing to go out and do and all the reasons in the world to stay home, our TVs have kept us more engaged than ever. As entrepreneurs are constantly looking for opportunities in the midst of confusion […]
Intel: Poised For A Comeback?
During the past few years, there has been a surge in the stock prices of mega big tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe. But of course, some have been left out of the party. One is Intel. The iconic company, which was founded at the dawn of the PC age, has been facing a myriad of […]
Why Evolving Your Business Right Now Is Critical
Humans don’t like change very much – this we know for sure. But in business, everything is constantly evolving because the industry is constantly evolving. Anyone who has wanted to cling to how things were will be in for a surprise this year, as COVID-19 entirely shifted the original paradigm. However, it’s also presented an […]
Why Ethics Matter For Social Media, Silicon Valley And Every Tech Industry Leader
At one time, the idea of technology and social media significantly influencing society and politics would’ve sounded crazy. Now, with technology so embedded into the fabric of our lives, it’s a reality that raises legitimate questions about Silicon Valley’s ethical responsibility. Should tech companies step in to create and enforce guidelines within their platforms if […]
How To Build Trust With Clients As The New Kid On The Block: A Case Study With Real Estate Agent Adam Olsen
Starting from scratch in a new industry means earning everything—from opportunities, to meetings with investors, to your clients’ trust. When you’re in an industry that’s especially traditional, like law, accounting, or real estate, for example, it can be even more challenging to land those first few clients. You’re not only competing with other professionals—you’re also […]
Mukesh Ambani: How A Second-Generation Unicorn Is Taking On Amazon And Walmart
Most family businesses don’t last beyond the grandchildren because: · The business is so small that it may not be worth the time to the grandchildren · The business is so big that the grandchildren find that their time is better spent living with a silver spoon · The business is in the middle and often at the […]
How To Choose A Business Name That’s Right For You
Choosing a business name is a critical step when starting your business. It’s the identity in which you’ll build a relationship with your customers, as well as a reflection of your brand. It can help you stand out in your space in the years to come. Determining a name for a business can be true […]
1099-NEC: What Companies Need To Know
For businesses across America, it’s that time again to think about the necessary IRS paperwork. But there have also been some changes, as should be no surprise. One is regarding the 1099-MISC form. Traditionally this has been used to report contractor income. But now businesses will have to use the 1099-NEC form (it is short for “non-employee […]
The Edge: What Does It Mean For AI (Artificial Ingelligence)?
The edge is an end point where data is generated through some type of interface, device or sensor. Keep in mind that the technology is nothing new. But in light of the rapid innovations in a myriad of categories, the edge has become a major growth business. “The edge brings the intelligence as close as possible to […]
Why Now Is A Perfect Time To Practice Mindfulness According To Zen Leader Shantum Seth
With a name that literally translates to “peaceful,” Shantum Seth seemed destined to lead a life dedicated to mindfulness. As an Ordained Teacher in the Zen Buddhist lineage learned under the great Thich Nhat Hanh, he has led pilgrimages and lessons on mindful living worldwide. Shantum even names celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Sting as […]
Leadership Is Filled With Tension. Can That Be A Good Thing?
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin vibrant rope from tangle getty Leading an organization is incredibly rewarding and equally humbling. It requires healthy doses of confidence and humility. Every success is built on lessons from mistakes made. You are frequently questioning your assumptions, being questioned, assessing your decisions, weighing data versus instinct, […]
Forget Thongs, These Female Founders Have Created The Most Comfortable Knickers Ever (And They’re Compostable)
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin We may not use the term ‘knickers’ here in the U.S., but we definitely all own a pair or two and they might even be one of your favorites. But Stripe & Stare founders, Nicola Piercy and Katie Lopes are on a mission to change that by making the […]