Yes, it’s really, really fast – but what will travelling on Virgin Hyperloop feel like? Here is Virgin Hyperloop ’s vision of the passenger experience https://virg.in/j9u

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Very exciting that Virgin Galactic has revealed its initial vehicle design for high speed travel: http://ow.ly/dOVJ50AP7Fp

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Virgin Atlantic will deliver more than 43 million items of personal protective equipment to the UK throughout May, June & July: https://virg.in/q2J

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This is the incredible moment Virgin Orbit flew into orbit. What a beautiful sight to behold: the Virgin LauncherOne rocket taking off from the wing of our 747 airplane and soaring into orbit at 17,500mph to drop off satellites https://virg.in/j89

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After an inspiring inauguration showcasing the power of unity, including Amanda Gorman’s breathtaking poem, how wonderful to see the new Administration immediately putting their words into action, rejoining the Paris climate accord and tackling COVID-19. A new day in America, indeed http://virg.in/ju3 …see more

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Now is the time to protect the world’s high seas. We can turn this tide by doing three things this year. First, we need a new UN high seas biodiversity treaty. Second, we have to get rid of perverse fishing subsidies, and third, we need to deploy satellite technologies that can put eyes in the sky to detect and provide real-time information on what fishing vessels are doing when https://virg.in/xoU …see more

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Virgin Galactic have announced that they will be revealing the interior design of the cabin – excited to get a peek inside SpaceShipTwo: https://virg.in/GXr

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Two passengers have ridden in a Virgin Hyperloop pod in a test that has made transportation history. Read my thoughts on why I’m so excited about Virgin Hyperloop and its potential to change how the world moves around:

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Wonderful to see Virgin Atlantic ’s fourth cargo flight bringing more than three quarters of a million PPE items from China to UK – including 690k face masks and 95k visors:

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Here’s a mission recap from Virgin Galactic ’s glide flight. The team will analyse the data from this flight then start preparing for the next stage of our flight test programme – powered space flight for the first time from New Mexico. Very exciting! …see more

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Imagine being able to get from an airport to the centre of a city in 10 minutes. Virgin Hyperloop is doing a feasibility study for a major airport in India https://virg.in/EXB

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Virgin Galactic ’s SpaceShipTwo has completed its first flight from Spaceport America. The flight marks the first time VSS Unity has flown freely in New Mexico and completes a vital milestone in its flight test program, moving the vehicle another step closer to entering commercial service https://virg.in/qKw …see more

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Virgin Atlantic will operate 90 cargo-only flights a week during May to help global supply chains to keep running and transport essential supplies around the world https://virg.in/q6A

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It’s incredible to think that by the end of 2021 nearly 15 million homes in the UK will have gigabit broadband speeds – I remember listening to the dial-up tone and fighting over who could use the phone or the computer https://virg.in/isB Virgin Media …see more

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Improving the lives of adults with autism – Holly looks to our partners at auticon to see how businesses can play an important role: https://virg.in/NuN Holly Branson Lisa Thomas …see more

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It’s heartening to think of all the positive change that is being created by people who have one thing in common – an idea and the desire to turn it into reality. Some brilliant companies on the Fast Track 100 league table this year https://virg.in/iRL

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69% of people who launched a business during the #COVID19 crisis said that the pandemic gave them the time and space they needed to get going – really interesting research from Virgin StartUp on what has motivated entrepreneurs during the pandemic: https://virg.in/bms …see more

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Delighted that New Zealand’s Parliament has seen sense and said bye to the tie. After Rawiri Waititi was thrown out of Parliament for wearing a traditional Maori pendant, the country has removed its archaic requirement for members to wear ties https://virg.in/9AM …see more

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Watch SpaceShipTwo Unity and mothership, VMS Eve, land at Spaceport America and complete another vital step on Virgin Galactic ’s path to commercial service https://virg.in/52Z

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation #Stratocasters from the early 1960's are like #Stradivarius violins today, hand built, hand wound pickups they are magical instruments if you are into guitars nothing comes close to playing a 1961 strat! #violin #guitar …see more

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My reaction to seeing Virgin Hyperloop make history as it travelled with two passengers: https://virg.in/a9M

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Improving the lives of adults with autism – here’s how businesses can play an important role: https://virg.in/NuN auticon Lisa Thomas Holly Branson …see more

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The flight window for Virgin Galactic ’s first spaceflight from New Mexico will open on December 11th – here’s all the details. Great work team https://virg.in/RXw #VirginFamily

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Pictured: people who’ve volunteered to get covid vaccine on camera to show the vaccine is safe after FDA authorizes its use.

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Inspiring to hear how four women are rowing across the Atlantic to highlight the importance of ocean conservation: https://virg.in/SLo #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2020 …see more

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He must have paid attention to his Physics #teacher ! Improving the game by understanding the #science involved. The ultimate aerodynamic efficiency. #Innovation #WeekendMusings Video credits: Dafne Fixed - https://lnkd.in/eikPjta …see more

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#VirginMegastore are replacing plastic shopping bags with fully biodegradable bio-cassava bags across all of their UAE stores - great initiative Virgin Megastore MENA https://virg.in/iYY #ThisBagisaHero #NoPlasticBags AVANIME

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Virgin Galactic has partnered with NASA for Private Orbital Spaceflight to the International Space Station. It is exciting to see the progress of public-private partnerships to open the space frontier for all with NASA and Virgin Galactic working together to send private astronauts to the ISS. https://virg.in/Gw5 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration …see more

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I am delighted that Virgin Atlantic has secured a privately-funded deal to safeguard its future. COVID-19 is the hardest challenge Virgin Atlantic has faced in its 36 years. Strengthened by refinancing, support of partners and creditors and its outstanding employees, Virgin Atlantic will continue flying. Read more on its plans for the future here: https://virg.in/GCw …see more

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Love the new bags being used at Virgin Megastore UAE – they are 100% natural, biodegradable, compostable, recyclable and certified non-toxic:

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I see a more productive, more efficient, more profitable America 2.0 business environment ahead. https://lnkd.in/entWrdk

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This is one of those rare moments that humanity is making a great leap forward. This video shows two passengers riding in a Virgin Hyperloop pod for the first time – making transportation history: https://virg.in/a9M

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Wonderful to hear how Virgin Limited Edition are placing people, purpose and sustainability at their very heart. Amazing to hear how our property in Morocco, Kasbah Tamadot, is leading the way on sustainability projects: https://virg.in/SLE

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#wallstreet is freaking out this weekend. Everyone is scared Sh!$less that their short positions are going to blow up on social media & the #reddit #wallstreetbets herd is going to come after them, I've never seen anything like this. On the Street money is power. All of a sudden the small guy has it! …see more

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Peru reopens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist who was stranded in the country due to COVID and waited seven months to visit the ruins. #GoodThingsComeToThoseWhoWait

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A greener Caribbean is possible with renewable, resilient and distributed energy. The team from Rocky Mountain Institute share how the Caribbean can #buildbackbetter , for both the short and long term:

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So encouraging to see how fishing boundaries and coral gardeners are helping to restore Jamaica’s depleting coral reefs: https://lnkd.in/dBRKnMy #ReadByRichard

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Fascinating new campaign from Jamie Oliver and Bite Back 2030 challenging the food industry to rethink how it targets young people and to put their health first - head over to https://lnkd.in/ddtGGrW to learn more

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“By combining an ultra-efficient electric motor, magnetic levitation, and a low-drag environment, hyperloop systems can carry more people than a subway, at airline speeds, and with zero direct emissions.” Find out how Virgin Hyperloop could help make transportation in Europe climate neutral https://virg.in/R9m …see more

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Virgin Hyperloop unveils West Virginia as location for Hyperloop Certification Center https://virg.in/E94

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Virgin Orbit has completed its first mission to space, successfully carrying nine CubeSat missions for NASA into the precise target orbit – a huge well done to the team https://virg.in/j89 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Virgin Hyperloop has taken another step towards making hyperloop a reality - joining forces with Spirit AeroSystems https://virg.in/GPu

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The psychedelic drug industry is 'the new cannabis' for investors. The global coronavirus pandemic has created a huge spike in mental health conditions, and psychedelics might be a solution.

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Virgin Pulse has launched their 2020 vision for wellbeing – it’s got some fascinating insights from experts into their predictions on flexible working, using lifestyle as medicine and encouraging wellbeing at work:

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The National Mall ahead of Biden’s inauguration. 200,000 US flags representing the American people unable to travel to DC for the ceremony due to covid and security threats 📸: Joe Raedle …see more

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We all know trust is important. We also know that it's really hard to measure. I'm intrigued by Edelman 's #TrustBarometer as a measure of success in our workplaces. …see more

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Interesting to read how Coral Vita Reefs are growing resilient corals 50x faster to restore dying reefs and to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian: https://virg.in/5JW #ReadByRichard

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On the great disconnect between financial #markets and the real #economy . H/T Robert Koenigsberger. #WallStreet #mainstreet #investing #stocks #bonds #investors #fed #centralbanks #federalreserve …see more

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America’s use of the death penalty has racist roots, and that bias is still with us today: https://virg.in/Gur

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Delighted to see the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs remove medical cannabis from its schedule of most dangerous drugs, a long overdue step in the right direction. Hope this will stimulate further multilateral debate to finally end the failed war on drugs, improve public health and safety, and save lives …see more

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In 1964 Robert Arthur Moog, an American engineer introduced the first Moog Synthesizer. He is the pioneer of electronic music. In 1970 #EmersonLake &Palmer used the Moog extensively on their debut album and the Moog sound exploded onto the rock scene. Who can forget the last synth riff on #LuckyMan ! …see more

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Antarctica contains about 90% of the world’s ice and around 70% of the planet’s fresh water; both are vulnerable to warming air and waters. The protection of the Southern Ocean is a defining issue for our time, and it can help bring countries together. Protecting large Antarctic marine areas will boost ocean protection by an order of magnitude greater than anything achieved before. We now have a once-in-a-generation chance to do things differently and protect more than 7 million km2 of the Southern Ocean by 2020. To create the largest act of ocean protection in the history of the world, we need everyone’s help to reach one million petition signatures. Please join us and sign the petition at only.one/antarctica . Antarctica and all of the creatures that live there need us more than ever. …see more

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Can you imagine a world without paper? Imagine a paper that is carbon neutral, washable, more durable and made out of stone! Around 20 trees are cut down to make 1 ton of office paper. Eco-friendly solutions like these have the potential to unlock immense value for our #environment . #WeekendMusings #Sustainability Video credits: Waste-Ed …see more

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Bumble IPO is valued at $13B, and investors are falling in love with this dating App. Whitney Wolfe Herd (31) founded Bumble; she is now the youngest female tech CEO to take her company public. Dating apps is a crowded space, and Bumble proves that entrepreneurs can win with fierce competition, they offer a great product that serves an unmet demand. Bumble stood out by being a female-centered dating app and championing the causes for women. The company also has a board that’s 73% women, which is unprecedented in tech. We need more such success stories. Over the next decade, I would like to see more women at the helm of successful startups in #India . #Professionalwoman #leadership #markets …see more

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Airbnb, WhatsApp and Uber were all founded during a recession. Could your business idea be the next big success? Virgin StartUp MD Andy Fishburn shares why he thinks now is the time to start a business

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Great to see sensible drug policy reforms that will make a huge difference to people’s lives, take the burden off criminal justice systems, improve public health and, ultimately, save lives https://virg.in/RW3

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Reflecting on some of the great work Ocean Unite are doing to fight ocean and climate risk: https://virg.in/5GG

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Virgin Galactic has announced a new Galactic Unite scholarship program for Black STEM students, which aims to increase the number of Black leaders in the aerospace industry. Full details here: https://virg.in/Gog #VirginFamily Virgin Orbit Virgin Hyperloop The Spaceship Company …see more

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If you're a football (soccer) fan, add this to the list of highly-unthinkables becoming reality. (Reminds me of the Brazil-Germany World Cup game -- unforgettable and, also, quite painful still for many of my Brazilian friends.) #football #soccer #barca #barcelona #munich #bayernmunich #championsleague FCBarcelona FC Bayern Munich UEFA …see more

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Virgin Orbit is set to launch 11 NASA small satellites during its second Launch Demo flight. Great progress team. Here’s the details: https://virg.in/N6w

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Virgin Hyperloop One 's test pod has been out on the road in America so people can see what the future of mass transport will look like: https://virg.in/ip2 #Hyperloop #VirginFamily

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Inspiring to hear about Virgin Atlantic ’s reverse mentoring programme where more experienced executives are mentored by younger employees. Patrice, who leads the programme, has a great story to tell: https://virg.in/5GN

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Brilliant to see Virgin Atlantic ’s partners Delta pledging $1 billion to become the world’s first carbon-neutral airline

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Meanwhile, Taiwan has now gone 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of covid. (Yes, it’s a small island. But effective management matters).

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The largest ocean protection act in history: https://virg.in/amZ #CCAMLR #Antarctica2020 #Love30x30

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We should be supporting children with #dyslexia to realise their potential, starting at school and running right through to the world of work https://virg.in/iNo Made By Dyslexia

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How four Virgin StartUp companies are offering support to their communities during the CoVid-19 outbreak https://virg.in/T6T

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Inspiring discussions around protecting the ocean and why 2020 is the year for action: https://virg.in/5di

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#Technology should make our world more inclusive. Ultimately, progress should be measured by how we make lives better. Glad to see products that find a niche, create a meaningful impact. #Innovation #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Mashable …see more

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There are billions of dollars on hold waiting to fund new entertainment content. Sound stages in NY and LA are basically shut down as producers struggle to figure out a way to shoot content safely. #sharktank produced by Sony/ABC/MGM, is now the number 1 show on Friday evening primetime television. We think the work we do is important for small business in #America . We invest and help launch companies, create jobs and introduce a new generation of #entrepreneurs . Next week we will start shooting Shark Tank Season 12 in a "bubble". The complexity of this task is staggering. There are hundreds of people involved and every one of them must be tested and re-tested constantly. Sharks too! …see more

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“Out of roughly 30,000 pitches reviewed for each season, only about 150 make it to the "Shark Tank" set for June and September tapings, and just 88 of those make it on TV.” Great feature on everything that goes into an episode of Shark Tank!

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The greenest team on the grid! Envision Virgin Racing has become the first motorsports team to sign the @UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework. https://virg.in/Evr

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In an email to employees, #JeffBezos announced that he is stepping down as Amazon CEO and will take over as executive chairman in Q3 2021. His email is a masterclass in communication and provides a lot of food for thought for entrepreneurs. Some words that stood out for me 1. Invention is the root of our #success . We’ve done crazy things together, and then made them normal. 2. A few years after a surprising invention, the new thing has become normal. People yawn. And that yawn is the greatest compliment an inventor can receive. 3. Keep inventing, and don’t despair when at first the idea looks crazy. 4. Remember to wander. Let curiosity be your compass. #Entrepreneurship #startups #innovation …see more

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Great to see the Virgin Group and the Greater London Authority announcing £1.7m funding boost for London’s entrepreneurs. It will help our not-for-profit Virgin StartUp to start, fund, and scale businesses during this unprecedented time: https://virg.in/xCk …see more

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Google’s investment in Jio is a great sign for the India #DigitalOpportunity . A rare instance where two competitors Google and Facebook have co-invested. Jio has already brought exponential growth to India's digital explosion by expanding internet access to the masses Now, with a partnership with Google to develop entry-level 5G-enabled #smartphones , Jio is going to bring rapid digitization to the 350M feature phone users in India. This will significantly expand India’s digital economy once again, and be a net value creator for Indian startup & venture ecosystem, for bringing people on the digital highway is just the first step. Innovative startups will now have access to a customer base that was not online earlier and be able to build state of the art solutions for them Jio has been a great supporter and enabler for the Indian startups by investing in early-stage startups and giving them access to Jio’s scale from day 1. In the last 2 years, Jio has invested in startups across content, edtech, ecommerce, AR/VR & logistics. Mr Mukesh Ambani & Sundar Pichai have expressed that India will be the tech hotbed of the world and that startups are going to be pivotal in this journey. We are all excited to see how these partnerships will transform the economic & social fabric of India. …see more

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Great to see Virgin Hyperloop has been included in the EU Commission Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which aims to reduce transit-related greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050 as part of the Green Deal https://virg.in/R9m

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This never fails to fascinate me. How the #technology companies have dominated the most valuable company list. #Entrepreneurship #Business #Growth Video Credits: Dr. Marcell Vollmer …see more

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How start-ups and small businesses are meeting new demands during COVID-19. A great interview between Holly Branson and a Virgin StartUp funded company that rescues wonky vegetables called ODDBOX : https://virg.in/N9Y

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Amazing footage from Virgin Galactic ’s latest hotfire test at its rocket motor testing facility. Exciting to think its next rocket motor to be ignited will be powering SpaceShipTwo Unity to space in the skies above Spaceport America

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So exciting that Virgin Orbit has completed a successful captive carry flight, taking the company one step closer to launching small satellites into space and improving everyone’s access to data around the globe https://virg.in/q4L

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Rogue video emerges of the #Cashflows vs. #UnclaimedFreight pre #SuperBowl jam late last night #RaysNewGarden in #Needham #massachusetts I hope this does not end up in litigation!

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Love this idea from Virgin Megastore - introducing biodegradable bio-cassava bags https://virg.in/iYY Virgin Megastore MENA

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With proper measures flying can be safer than eating at a restaurant or grocery shopping during the pandemic, Harvard study says

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#SharkTank has already won 4 #Emmys but it has been nominated again for 2 more as it enters its second decade. The news reminded me of a conversation with #CNBC Tyler Mathesin where we discussed the essence of its popularity as an #iconic #television platform. …see more

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“California is America fast-forward” – a troubling look at how California’s current climate concerns could be an indicator for what the wider world can expect: https://lnkd.in/dAwD4ry #ReadByRichard

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It’s time for business, civil society, government and science to come together and find new momentum to protect the ocean https://virg.in/idC

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The best ideas for businesses are often the ones that solve a problem. Great to see the progress that Grypmat has made after investing on Shark Tank https://virg.in/58f #SharkTank #Entrepreneurship

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Wind turbines are just one of the sustainable changes we have made. Know they are small steps but hope they can help inspire more transitions to clean energy https://virg.in/iY2

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“I remember that feeling that justice was served… but as I speak to you now, there is no closure.” Powerful to see how relatives of murder victims in America are coming together to condemn the death penalty: http://ow.ly/X5sN50xbZ0t #ReadByRichard …see more

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“In this world, when we combine head and heart – we can accomplish anything.” Wonderful to hear from Andrew Youn, director of One Acre Fund as part of Virgin Unite’s #15YearsofWonder campaign: https://virg.in/5Hw

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Exciting to see Virgin Atlantic , Delta Air Lines , Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines join forces to offer people access to more destinations across North America, Europe and the UK. Here’s more: https://virg.in/5dp

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Jugaad made it officially on oxford dictionary in 2017. The online version of the dictionary used the word in an example sentence as, ‘countries around the world are beginning to adopt jugaad in order to maximize resources' and gave the origin of the word as Hindi. …see more

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Can you turn your cost centers into revenue streams? Amazing how #Amazon has achieved this over time through #innovation & relentless #execution . Image credit: Chamath Palihapitiya https://lnkd.in/esWAUV6 …see more

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How we can all come together to get behind the goal of a fairer, safer, healthier future on land and sea: https://virg.in/5GG

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The Elders Foundation are working on getting countries to work together to tackle global challenges: https://virg.in/iXd #OYW2019

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In case you missed it… interesting listen about the growing global interest in sustainable businesses, in plant-based diets, and in the win-win formula of producing fully recyclable, sustainable products https://virg.in/aeP #EarthUnscrewed …see more

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Brightline Trains (soon to be Virgin Trains USA) have launched a mobile barbershop to teach young people about rail safety and mental health. Such a creative way of addressing an important issue: https://virg.in/5gH

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Approximately 9 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean each year, threatening our ecosystems, wildlife and human health. Fascinating learning how Inside Natational Geographic Society is working to tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis: https://virg.in/57E …see more

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The teams at Virgin Hotels ’ properties are working hard to keep all of their guests safe. Virgin Hotels is the first hotel group in the US to work with Mobility Mojo to share all of the work they’re doing to ensure every guest’s return is as safe as possible. Mobility Mojo was co-founded by Stephen Cluskey , who was left paralysed from the neck down after falling off a hay bale as a teen. His new perspective inspired him to set up Mobility Mojo, which helps hotels to evaluate and share their accessibility features. Virgin Hotels started using Mobility Mojo last year and received a gold star rating https://virg.in/xyU …see more

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Massive turnout for protests against Poland’s tightened abortion law over the weekend—biggest demonstrations against the ruling PiS party since it came into power in 2015. Credit: IG/@mr_fly_guy_one …see more

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Virgin Galactic 's first spaceflight from Spaceport America is expected to occur between November 19-23 https://virg.in/aKS

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes history one last time as the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol. 📸: Chip Somodevilla …see more

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Exciting to see the spacesuits the Virgin Galactic pilots will wear as they fly astronauts to space – fantastic designs https://virg.in/RLv Under Armour #VirginFamily

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The three G20 world leaders that took coronavirus least seriously fell victim to the disease themselves.

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Forget the politics of this. Just think of it as a brand video. And as an effective way to #communicate your message, this is well done. This is truly out of the box #campaigning ! I'm beyond impressed! #DelhiElections https://lnkd.in/fDaHSB7 …see more

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Great to read about South Africa's commitment to preserving and protecting the ocean: https://virg.in/Sw4

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‪Pfizer vaccine with 90% effectiveness. ‬ ‪Overall COVID mortality rates down 30%-50%.‬ ‪Both from scratch. ‬ ‪In 8 months. ‬ ‪The next few months are going to be rough. But this is great news for 2021. ‬ …see more

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Many of Britain’s fastest growing companies on the Sunday Times Fast Track league table are founded by serial entrepreneurs who have previously set up successful companies – this got me thinking about what makes a serial entrepreneur: https://virg.in/iRL …see more

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In March the #Covid -19 pandemic caused panic and chaos in the lives of almost every business owner and entrepreneur. Here is a case study on how one survived. The story of the Bertello Pizza Oven business's direct-to-customer digital pivot is an inspiration to any business operator, large or small, that wants to survive in the new America 2.0! #entrepreneurship #sharktank …see more

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Interesting read on Airly, an AI-powered air quality technology company backed by Holly Branson , which is addressing the worldwide air pollution crisis. Here’s more: https://virg.in/EKh

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Exciting news that The UK Space Agency will grant £7.35m to support satellite air-launch from Spaceport Cornwall with Virgin Orbit

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Have a look at the right hand side of the photo: Of all the front pages I've seen today, the The New York Times found the best way to capture the historic loss of jobs in April. #economy #markets #employment #unemployment #wages #labormarket #jobs #nytimes …see more

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Virgin Atlantic is calling on the UK government to grasp this once in a generation opportunity by enabling the creation of a second flag carrier to compete effectively across domestic, short and long haul routes at Heathrow https://virg.in/iA6

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Cases of fraud, including online scams, topped UK crime statistics for the first time in 2019 and cost UK consumers £190bn per year. Watch our animated guide to help tackle online fraud https://virg.in/5JL #Fraud #Scams #cybersecurity …see more

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Great to see the relaunched Virgin.com - the home of the Virgin Group, the family, and our non-profit foundation, Virgin Unite . For the most up-to-date news, features and the best of the brand, you can find it on virgin.com .

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Emily Penn is the skipper of eXXpedition – the all-women sailing voyage exploring the impact of plastics and toxics in the ocean: https://virg.in/ifN

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A flight test program update on Virgin Galactic 's upcoming spaceflight from New Mexico https://virg.in/a6m

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Useful things we can all do to ensure our workplaces are supporting employees with autism: https://lnkd.in/du56qrD #ReadByRichard

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Payless ShoeSource is closing over 2,000 stores in the US.😳 Sadly this could have been avoided, and here are the lessons for us all from this fiasco. #lessons #branding #marketingandadvertising #business #payless …see more

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Interesting new report produced by Breakthrough Energy & Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) looking at whether developing economies can achieve net zero carbon emissions without compromising on prosperity: https://virg.in/ibf

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Virgin Voyages have revealed the wearable technology designed to unlock adventures for the Sailors onboard. Encouraging to see the bands made from recycled oceans plastic: https://virg.in/5mv

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Salisbury Cathedral turned into a mass vaccination center (with organ music to keep spirits high, natch).

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We’re approaching a once in a generation opportunity for transformative change for the ocean – and we need to make it happen: https://virg.in/i8G

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The energy solutions needed for the most decisive decade of climate action according to the RMI 's Jules Kortenhorst :

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Wind turbines are just one of the sustainable changes we have made. Know they are small steps but hope they can help inspire more transitions to clean energy https://virg.in/iY2

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Daymond John helps me answer your questions in my next episode of #AskMrWonderful that will drop the morning of Wed April 8th on my YouTube channel. However, there is one question that I am #getting every day now. The #CoronaVirus pandemic has roiled the global stock markets and reduced the value of almost every asset class as everybody scrambles for liquidity. Why should the high end luxury watch market be immune? Or is it? The debate: #coronavirus #Fashion #WatchCollecting #investing …see more

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Aspiring astronauts could send satellites into space with Virgin Orbit and Space Nanonaut https://virg.in/jnt

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The global resurgence of the #BlackLivesMatter movement has shone a spotlight on the role everyone must play in driving change. Interesting read from Anna Gowdridge at Virgin Unite on why this is a moment for business leaders to play a key role in making deep, structural changes: https://virg.in/NJz JUST Capital 100% #HumanAtWork …see more

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Interesting read on how breakthrough battery technologies will play a central role in our energy system sooner than previously thought possible. Here’s how: https://virg.in/ihn Rocky Mountain Institute

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Watch our partners, the Rocky Mountain Institute on CBS 60 minutes talking about how we can build a more resilient Caribbean

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I'm in Shanghai to see how Alibaba operates on Singles Day. It's like the Superbowl of Shopping. - This year Alibaba sold $10bn of stuff in the first hour (which is about 6 months worth of ALL online shopping in the UK). - At its peak they have more than 350,000 transactions per second. It's all astounding. - The image shows after 1 minute they'd sold $692,982,280 of stuff, which they know in real time. - Last year they sold double what the entire US sells online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. A lot to learn from here. …see more

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Did you know, Americans hold $8.88 trillion of mortgage debt? If you're one of those millions of people with a mortgage, your top priority should be paying it off before retirement.

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When I first fell in love with the cultures of China and Japan decades ago in college, the rise of "Japan, Inc." was the story, and, outside of the "4 Tiger economies" of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, the rest of Asia was under-developed economically. Today Asia is an economic powerhouse. This week McKinsey & Company, in partnership with the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), launches Future of Asia – a new multi-channel, multi-year research effort that examines, not how quickly Asia will rise, but how Asia will lead. Please click "like" and leave a comment below "Please share the report" if you'd like a PDF copy of the report. (If we aren't already connected, please send me a connection request so I can send you the report) #Asia #China #India #Japan #economy #technology #finance #trade #innovation #internet …see more

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Fascinating how tracking diseases such as #trachoma with smartphones has proven key for worldwide efforts to tackle neglected diseases https://virg.in/5J4

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A brilliant new TV ad from Virgin Media takes a look at some of the new and wonderful ways of making connections in 2020. Here’s more about the campaign: https://virg.in/WDB #VirginFamily

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Georgia now light blue (and Biden has just taken the lead in Pennsylvania). If he holds it, he’d be the first Democratic president to win GA since Clinton in 1992.

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What if we could trigger a major technology change in how we cool our homes today? The Global Cooling Prize has 8 finalists with innovative ideas who are trying and do just that:

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Airbnb 's revenues have surpassed Marriott for the first time. The #hospitality industry in terrible shape. However people are booking longer-term stays on Airbnb: 1. Vacationers prefer independent homes over buildings that they have to share with other people 2. People working remotely have realized that if they can #work from anywhere, they might as well work from somewhere beautiful If you could work from anywhere, where would that be? …see more

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Most Indian rivers have female names, like the Yamuna, which originates from the Yamunotri Glacier. And rivers are considered sacred, and they are revered. Yet most rivers are polluted, and despite many efforts to clean up, there has been limited success. Recent news about the Yamuna cleaning itself using its own biological capacity also highlights the effect of human activity on the environment. https://lnkd.in/gJ3mJTc During the #lockdown , there have been many instances of positive impact on nature and wildlife. This BBC article talks about changes that one could adopt - Changes in Diet, Ditching Fuel driven Cars and adopting cycling and more - https://lnkd.in/gV5BqgJ It is time to make a personal pledge for lifestyle changes that we can make for a better #environment and coexistence with nature #Reimaginingthefuture #WeekendMusings …see more

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A whole new generation of #technologies are being built in India first and then being shipped to the rest of the world. From having the most affordable mobile internet plans to setting the global standard in digitizing payments, India has made huge technological progress in recent times. Glad to see #SundarPichai and Google support PM Modi 's #DigitalIndia vision with a $10B Digitization Fund to help accelerate India’s digital economy. …see more

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Disheartening to see the Tapanuli Oragutan join the list of the world’s 25 most endangered primates. The Global Wildlife Conservation's latest report makes for an important read and highlights the critical support needed to conserve the most vulnerable species on the planet https://lnkd.in/dRGXYBX …see more

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Environmental threats dominate the top five long term risks outlined in the World Economic Forum’s annual risks report. An important read: https://lnkd.in/dKn2dNd #ReadByRichard

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In #India , 70M suffer from diabetes 60M hypertension & 55M from cardio-vascular diseases Comprehensive chronic disease management is underserved. Massive #digitalhealth opportunity. Livongo , a US company in chronic care management, grew from $4.5B to ~$13B market cap in 2020. Any indian #startups focused on digital chronic care solutions? …see more

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Entrepreneurs are the ones driving innovation, chasing improvements and challenging the norm. There are so many inspiring examples of this on the Fast Track 100 league table https://virg.in/iRL

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Many people are working from home. These 4 "work-from-home" cloud-based companies are helping people stay productive and their stocks could be poised to outperform. Read the latest from the team at O'Shares ETFs https://bit.ly/39gq5T0

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'Build for billions👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, not only for India🇮🇳 but the world🌎. The world should sit up, take notice and say, 'These Indians are super-aggressive man!' - Vijay Shekhar Sharma at #HindustanHamara event at Kalaari Capital Paytm …see more

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Like all businesses the watch making industry is in limbo waiting to open again. Does this make existing watches more or less valuable? Mike blasted me last week for only focusing on the #investment value of the high end #luxury market. However there is plenty of opportunity in affordable #watches too! …see more

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Ten exciting start-ups changing business for good: https://virg.in/RoR Virgin StartUp #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

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Wonderful seeing leaders from different generations come together at One Young World to discuss solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems https://virg.in/isp

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A look at how refugees and people displaced are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather: https://lnkd.in/dzSGmkH #ReadByRichard

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Today, the US faced domestic insurrection & terrorism. Let me be clear, the violence that we have seen today is the responsibility of the president directly. GZERO Media | #QuickTake #gzero #USpolitics #Biden #Trump https://lnkd.in/d-NRkxD …see more

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Lovely to read the history of in-flight entertainment. Proud to say Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to bring seat-back entertainment across all cabin classes too! https://lnkd.in/d9sTUPx #ReadByRichard

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Business is a lifelong learning journey. Here’s what we learned from trying to launch Virgin Cola https://virg.in/5kV

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It was great to see auticon Australia , a global tech employer of autistic professionals, launch in Australia: https://virg.in/i2R

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The more of us demand an end to mass trials, the more likely governments are to hear us, and insist that states respect international law and never sentence children to death https://virg.in/iYS

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Virgin Unite and the 100% #HumanAtWork team examine the root causes of mental health challenges in the wake of #COVID19 : https://virg.in/EFt #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Great to see the people of Oregon vote for sensible drug policy that puts harm reduction and public health first and will save lives https://lnkd.in/duTd7-F Global Commission on Drug Policy #supportdontpunish

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed , Cody Friesen, CEO of Zero Mass Water, discusses how his company is taking air and sunlight and turning it into drinking water: https://virg.in/iEL #EarthUnscrewed #Podcasts

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Truck carrying first shipment of the covid vaccine leaves Pfizer’s facility in Michigan yesterday with a US Marshals escort. History made. 📸: Jeff Kowalsky …see more

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Fascinating TED Countdown talk from climate impact scholar Johan Rockström, who shows how nine out of the 15 big biophysical systems that regulate the climate are at risk of reaching tipping points, which could make Earth uninhabitable for humanity. Hear his plan for putting the planet back on the path of sustainability over the next 10 years: …see more

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Small satellites can do more than ever before. Here’s the details on Virgin Orbit ’s first deep space mission

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The scale of the climate crisis is more visible than ever before - and the need for collaboration is greater than ever before. For our planet, our communities, our workers and our economy to thrive, we need ambitious #ClimateAction . We need the #ParisAgreement http://bit.ly/2OSJ0Lp …see more

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‪Last Thursday, MindMed announced plans to become the first pharma company ever to use LSD in a commercial drug trial. “Project Lucy” is a drug development program designed for the treatment of anxiety.

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Over 105 million coronavirus vaccines injected worldwide...now exceeding total numbers of (known) cases. Finally a COVID milestone we can be happy about.

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Many people are working from home. These 4 "work-from-home" cloud-based companies are helping people stay productive and their stocks could be poised to outperform. Read the latest from the team at O'Shares ETFs . https://bit.ly/39gq5T0

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‪PM Jacinda Ardern wins by a landslide in New Zealand’s general election. ‬ ‪Like South Korea, the world’s most effective responders to coronavirus are rewarded in the polls. ‬ ‪(US elections: November 3)‬ …see more

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Joe Biden will be the next US president. With Trump indicating he won't participate in the handover of power, Biden can expect an excruciating transition period over the next 11 weeks. GZERO Media …see more

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Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin, the Turkish-German husband-and-wife team behind BioNTech and the covid vaccine

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Fascinated by the idea of ECOncrete – a low-carbon, bio-enhanced concrete that protects coastlines and encourages marine life to flourish. Well done on winning Pitch to Rich! https://virg.in/iWH

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I enjoyed this conversation between Mr. Ratan Tata and Shradha Sharma . Was glad to hear that over 40K tuned in live. Some of my key learnings- 1. We are currently living in unprecedented times, but we should not lose hope. We need to unite. Humans have this innate ability to #innovate and overcome when things look bleak. A crisis is definitely the greatest textbook of #leadership (This reminded me of my interaction with Mr. Tata in 2017- https://lnkd.in/e5PipHw ) 2. #Business is not just about making money — one has to do right by their customers and stakeholders, and they have to do that ethically 3. People make mistakes, and that's okay — you have to try to do the right thing at every point and take the good with the bad, but you don't have to run away from difficult decisions 4. #Success mantra- To increase your odds of success, build long-lasting relationships with people, participate in the ideation and execution process, and take calculated risks https://lnkd.in/eivwaqJ …see more

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So excited that Virgin Australia is flying to Japan for the very first time, bringing much-needed competition to the route https://virg.in/iXr #FeelGoodFlying

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One step closer to a sustainable food system. Checking in on the progress being made by Memphis Meats to produce clean meat: https://virg.in/5NU

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Rethinking drug laws in a new global moment: how policy can move on from the failed war on drugs https://virg.in/RW3

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It’s heartening to see the Caribbean is at the forefront of solutions and is leading the clean energy transition https://virg.in/SEu Rocky Mountain Institute

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‪Most important (heck, almost miraculous) vaccine takeaway: 100% effectiveness at preventing serious illness or death.‬

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Great to see the employee health and wellbeing market has continued its explosive growth & it is showing no signs of slowing down https://virg.in/5oq

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Wonderful to hear from Virgin Hyperloop One on the latest podcast episode of #EarthUnscrewed . It’s incredible to think that we’re building the fastest, most energy-efficient, and sustainable form of travel ever created: https://virg.in/iHh

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Interesting reading Virgin ’s #BusinessAsUnusual series looking at how the pandemic has affected startups. This one’s on how By Ruby have kept up with demand: https://virg.in/GzJ Virgin StartUp

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Future generations are calling for a better way of leading—one that requires both courage and accountability. Sharan Burrow, Paul Polman and Halla Tómasdóttir share why The B Team are stepping up: http://bit.ly/35D9GaN

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The World Wide Web Foundation has launched the Contract for the Web to “make our online world safe and empowering for everyone” https://virg.in/ibG

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O'Shares ETF Investments has to say. Download the new Internet & E-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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If you search the term ‘Amazon’ on Google Trends, you will observe an interesting trend. Since 2004, every year, interest in the term ‘Amazon’ peaks in December i.e., the holiday season. This gives credence to the hypothesis that when one thinks of Amazon , either in India or in the US, they think of an e-commerce behemoth selling everything everyone needs everywhere. But, what most people don’t realize is that Amazon has grander ambitions. The company has been particularly secretive about its #Healthcare initiatives. But, if their appointment of Taha Kass-Hout as the Chief Health Information Officer to Amazon Grand Challenge team is anything to go by, then they are focused squarely on healthcare as their next big bet. Amazon’s interest in healthcare should mean that #Indianstartups and corporations must create multi-decade plans to ensure that they are not disrupted. The time for startups to start thinking about it is now! Article Link: https://cnb.cx/2H5RmxC …see more

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“I urged Congress to adopt a new view and it did.” – an inspiring reminder from Ruth Bader Ginsburg that our greatest moments often come from challenging assumptions https://lnkd.in/e5NXhPn #ReadByRichard

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This a right move in the right direction. It restores confidence to rejuvenate investment and growth. Glad to see gov come through on this. Laudable Nirmala Sitharaman ! https://lnkd.in/fjquccQ …see more

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‪Digital advertising is big business in the U.S. and could surpass all traditional forms combined in 2019. These 4 giants dominate digital ads. http://bit.ly/2WbAEBm‬

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Great to see Virgin Sport create a challenge that encourages teams and workplaces to become more active: https://virg.in/5jB

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The new instrument could be a permanent fixture in the Reserve Bank’s liquid management toolkit, the level of the rupee determining the frequency of use

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Staggering statistics: 1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by neglected tropical diseases. That’s 1 in 5 people on the planet. Virgin Unite is joining with our partners, Sightsavers to help spread the word: https://virg.in/9Za The Audacious Project …see more

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I know, I know... This contract expires soon, it's not representative, etc... Yet I still had to include these in my set of unthinkables that have become reality, including the sequence of getting to a negative price. #oil #markets #energy …see more

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I can't stop thinking, and really worrying, about the loss of jobs due to the CoronaVirus The 16.8 mm lost jobs in the US in just three weeks ( think about this, just three weeks) equal 10% of the labor force -- or the peak unemployment rate during the Great Recession. All this comes with enormous pain and suffering and the risks of a deeper opioid crisis, domestic violence, etc ... #jobs #unemployment #recession #joblessness #pain #suffering …see more

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Indian-origin CEOs who are heading some of the world's biggest companies: Arvind Krishna - CEO, IBM Sundar Pichai - CEO, Google LLC & Alphabet INC Satya Nadella - CEO, Microsoft Shantanu Narayen - CEO, Adobe Inc. Jayshree Ullal - CEO, Arista Networks George Curian - CEO, NetApp Nikesh Arora - CEO, Palo Alto Networks Sanjay Mehrotra - CEO, Micron Technology Laxman Narasimhan - CEO, Reckitt Benckiser #India #Technology #Business …see more

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Airbnb 's first-ever pitch deck. I love the simple #design and clear story. What are your main takeaways from their pitch deck? Who would have imagined they would be worth over $100B #startups #entrepreneurship …see more

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Really interesting to attend the Paris Peace Forum – it’s positive to see so many countries taking action on ocean protection https://virg.in/RZf

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Chart from this week’s edition of The Economist Absent timely measures, the economic shock caused by COVID—19 and its aftermath are likely to worsen income inequality on both sides of the Atlantic. This at a time when inequalities of wealth and opportunity are also worsening. #covid19 #economy #inequality …see more

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4 million Americans have already voted in this year’s presidential election. At this point in 2016: 75,000.

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First demonetization and now #Covid19 , both have resulted in digital payment startups upping their game in the #fintech landscape over the last few years. Glad to see #Startups from #India claiming top spots. Via CB Insights and Business Insider India …see more

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“The UN forecasts that by 2050 feeding the world will require a 20% expansion in agriculture’s global water use.” An interesting read on how lab-grown food could help save the planet: https://lnkd.in/dY3TWG4 #ReadByRichard

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Why we need to test kids around the world on empathy, creativity and resilience – an interesting look at the 2018 OECD - OCDE 's PISA assessment results: https://lnkd.in/dtxEx-j #ReadByRichard

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The last time the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E team competed in Santiago Sam Bird won – he’s hoping for a similar result this weekend. Good luck! https://virg.in/5T3 #SantiagoEPrix

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2020 could bring one of the largest acts of environmental protection in history - protecting nearly 4 million sq km of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean #CCAMLR #Antarctica2020

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Caribbean islands are providing bold solutions to the #climate crisis. It's great to see a transition to clean energy and a focus on building back better https://lnkd.in/e-EuTWB

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Some will see this as illustrative of the process of Bitcoin going mainstream as a form of payment, an investment tool, and a currency. Others will point to the particular combination -- Telsa and Bitcoin -- as indicative of a bigger bubble in financial markets. Meanwhile, bitcoins are up more than 11% at almost $43,000. #currency #bitcoin #investing #markets #investment #tesla #cryptocurrency #investors #blockchain #crypto …see more

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Roz Brewer to become CEO of Walgreens in March, which will make her the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company

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Re Berkshire Hathaway’s cash holdings/investment activities, Warren Buffet notes how close the Treasury market came to major mal-functioning in mid-March, “the Fed did...whatever it takes squared,” and the firm was a very small buyer of stocks in March and a seller in April. #berkshirehathaway #investing #stocks #markets …see more

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While it’s tricky business to try and predict how innovations will shape our long-term future, understanding trends and imagining new ways our future might be shaped, can give companies an edge in preparing for the emerging opportunities. #IndiaTrends2018 is an endeavour to explore the trends that are emerging from India’s rapidly evolving digital economy and summarize current opportunities for entrepreneurs & corporations across sectors. The growing digital economy stands out in scale of the opportunity before us: the 2 billion Indian devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2021, represents a potentially trillion dollar opportunity. At the same time, employability of our citizens and women’s participation are concerns – a mere 26% of Indian women are employed in the workforce (among the lowest in the world). I look forward to the next few years with both excitement & hope. My heartfelt gratitude to everyone that lent their support in this comprehensive effort: 50 industry leaders that we spoke with, the 1200 respondents of the survey, and the teams at Kalaari Capital , YourStory Media , KPMG India  & NASSCOM India . I hope you find the report useful: http://bit.ly/2rRm2dd …see more

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The idea of this #innovation wheel is quite epic. It’s worth applying to your #business to identify your moats. We often pigeonhole the concept of innovation. Every well-known company leveraged simple innovation to build its moat, drive #growth , and transform businesses globally. Image credits: Visual Capitalist …see more

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“COVID-19 has placed unprecedented strain on the multilateral system & cruelly exposed its failings. A fresh approach is urgently needed in 2021 with an unrelenting focus on justice & equality.” - Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders. Read The Elders’ call to strengthen, defend, and realise the potential of the multilateral system: …see more

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Important issues on the table at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - hope the CND will come down on the right side of science, public health – and history https://virg.in/RW3

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Delta airlines recently announced that it's paying employees $1.6 billion in bonuses due to the company's performance in 2019. That means eligible employees will each receive a bonus equal to about 16.6% of their annual salary, or an additional two months' pay. If a hefty paycheck next month wasn't enough to make Delta employees swoon, their CEO's recent comments surely will be. In response to a LinkedIn post calling him a rock star, Delta CEO Ed Bastian responded with two short sentences: "Appreciate the shout out...but Delta would be nothing without our 90,000 people. They deserve all the credit." "They deserve all the credit." With these five words, and the actions that back them up, Bastian teaches some brilliant lessons in emotional intelligence. (Read more in today's column.) https://lnkd.in/dudfk7G #Delta #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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Contrary to the belief that Indian gamers do not pay for #gaming , 9 out of 15 top grossing Apps on Google Play Store are gaming apps. Casual, Strategy, Action & Sports genres are catching up to the Casino Genre. #LetTheGamesBegin #TheBigNext …see more

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“In the spirit of outreach & solidarity, I call on Brazil, as ‘custodian’ of the Amazon, to return to the inspiring leadership it showed on climate change in previous decades.” – Juan Manuel Santos of The Elders Foundation on using inclusive leadership to tackle the climate crisis: https://lnkd.in/dtxyGA7 #ReadByRichard …see more

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On the dangers of the massive decoupling of Wall Street from Main Street : From the editorial in The Economist on "The market v the real economy: Financial markets have got out of whack with the economy. Something has to give." https://lnkd.in/eWKxm7Q #investors #investing #economy #markets …see more

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During one of Virgin Galactic 's spaceflights with the Italian Air Force, once the rocket motor is shutdown, researchers will unclip from their seats and complete each experiment during several minutes of zero gravity

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“As the warming ocean loses oxygen, the delicate balance of marine life is thrown into disarray” - a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature highlights the threats of ocean deoxygenation: https://lnkd.in/exSGNaZ #ReadByRichard …see more

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This week had been on 🔥! So much is happening in the worlds of retail, design, and marketing! Watch, check out the comments, and say hi! 🙌🏽

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Fascinating to hear how the tiny island of Palau in the North Pacific is an amazing beacon of positive ocean action: https://virg.in/5di

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The team from Necker Island explain why being sustainable is the best business approach: https://virg.in/isN Virgin Limited Edition

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German, Israeli, and UAE foreign ministers visiting Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial. What a moment. Ht @BarakRavid …see more

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For years, small satellites have been relegated to the sidelines. Now, thanks to Virgin Orbit ’s LauncherOne, they’ll be the stars of the show

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Virgin Voyages have revealed the wearable technology that helps Sailors get around the ship. Better still, the bands are made from recycled ocean plastic:

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A chart on America’s Top 10 companies by market cap in the past 100 years. Key takeaway: As the economy changes, once market leaders were quickly de-positioned by new players who were ready and willing to adapt to new customer needs. IBM overtaken by the likes of Apple and Google. Sears is closing more brick and mortar stores as Amazon expands its ecommerce machine. Today, the concentration of top companies are from the tech sector. What are your predictions of top companies and industry in the next 50 years? Share your thoughts below. Photo Credit: HowMuch & Forbes …see more

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More than 35,000 people were displaced every day in 2018 - that’s nearly one every two seconds. Here’s a thorough look at why more and more people are being driven away from their homes https://lnkd.in/db-DX93 #ReadByRichard

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Great to see Virgin Pulse add diabetes prevention to its employee wellbeing programme: https://virg.in/5xo

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Great to see Ocean Unite’s new map that pinpoints 30 brilliant initiatives involved in the efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: https://buff.ly/2XAZEU7 #OneOceanOnePlanet #Love30x30 #ReadByRichard …see more

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Tesla recently announced their plans to setup a sales outlet and an R&D centre in Bangalore, #India as part of its global expansion, that is great news to develop local EV talent further. Would you buy a Tesla in India? Another question, how much would you be willing to pay? The company's investor presentation from 2011 is a good deep dive to understand how the EV mobility market was in 2011 and how it has evolved over the last decade. #Technology #Innovation https://lnkd.in/eJ34XSc …see more

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The jump in rankings, over 50 places in 2 years, is a validation for PM Narendra Modi 's continued focus on economic reforms. India’s business environment is transforming radically and there hasn’t been a better time to startup. #EaseOfDoingBusiness #Startup #India …see more

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Augmented reality is one of the most promising digital health technologies at present – look at the success of Pokémon Go – and it has the potential to change healthcare and everyday medicine completely for physicians and patients alike. #AR #augmentedreality #technology #future #medicine #healthcare …see more

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S Korea Population: 51 million Coronavirus deaths: 492 S Dakota Population: 0.9 million Coronavirus deaths: 568 …see more

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Important issues on the table at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - hope the CND will come down on the right side of science, public health – and history

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From recyclable trainers to face cream made from coffee - here’s 10 vegan brands trying to shake up how things are done: https://virg.in/RQP Virgin StartUp

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To address our urgent biodiversity crisis, the 30x30 goal to strongly protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 must be achieved. The Caribbean is a beacon of hope: https://virg.in/9dH

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Today marks the start of a new era for the human spaceflight industry as Virgin Galactic begins trading on the NYSE under the ticker ‘SPCE.’ https://virg.in/is4

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The Elders Foundation on why the multilateral system is crucial for global peace and security: https://lnkd.in/ex-E_MQ #ReadByRichard

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Diversity, sustainability and resilience are three of the key trends from this year’s #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 : https://virg.in/RaJ The Sunday Times Fast Track

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Insightful to read 100% Human At Work’s new report that looks at the future of hiring. Holly reflects on how it can be used to create a better world of work: https://virg.in/ir7

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Growth is slowing. The yield curve is inverted. The Fed is cutting rates. So a recession must be coming, right? Not necessarily. But one will come eventually, and you don't want to be caught off-guard when it does. So in today's The New York Times , I provide a guide to recession-watching -- the indicators that have historically done the best job of predicting a downturn, and what they're showing now. Give it a read, and share your favorite indicators in the comments. #recession #economy #federalreserve …see more

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How work is evolving - Holly shares six key trends identified by the 100% Human At Work network: https://virg.in/5U4

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Fascinating episode of #EarthUnscrewed about Virgin Hyperloop One – the world’s leading hyperloop company, building the fastest, most energy-efficient, most environmentally friendly transport system ever: https://virg.in/iCA

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Looking forward to this new insight series from Holly Branson and Big Change called A New Education Story. #NewEducationStory …see more

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The Elders Foundation share why the climate movement must unite behind the #BlackLivesMatter movement: https://virg.in/Gkf

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Bill Gates on why innovation is needed to make buildings use energy more efficiently, and what we can do about it https://lnkd.in/eTFbBhH

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An interesting look at the role business has played in the fight for LGBT+ equality over the past 40 years. Encouraging to see the progress that has been made: https://lnkd.in/dxTGE6H #ReadByRichard

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“intangible industries work differently than tangible industries”. Great read for anyone who wonders why some companies get high valuations that is not easily fathomable. At this inflection point in Indian startups, it is useful to think about asset light models. #success #startups #entrepreneurship …see more

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What was one of the best performing asset classes of 2019? Watches! The big brands were Patek Philippe ROLEX Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin but there is a new kid on the block in the high end watch industry, it's F.P. Journe. Why is he causing such angst amongst collectors? BTW I have no equity ownership in any of these companies I just appreciate the fine art of horology! #Watches #watchcollector #horology #investing …see more

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"Imagining A Trillion Dollar Digital India" - https://goo.gl/99RHnf Year 2018 will mark a watershed moment in independent India’s re-ascendance as a major economic power. As per Center for Business & Economic Research, India will, for the first time since the industrial revolution, overtake both UK & France to become the 5th largest economy. The 1st industrial revolution started in late 18th century and 2nd started in early 20th century profoundly transformed western economies. India missed that boat & languished for decades. We are at the tail end of the 3rd industrial revolution and on the cusp of a fourth one. We have seen the disruption the 3rd industrial revolution caused, largely on the back of #Digital #Technology adoption, in industries like retail & media. The upcoming 4th one will disrupt incumbent business models even further. This will be driven by the technologies like #AI, #Robotics, #Blockchain etc. But, Is #India & #Startups ready to catch this new wave? To answer this question, our partners at @ IBM India & we, looked at factors like infrastructure, demographics, consumption patterns, and adoption of digital technologies. The result of this joint effort is our report “Imagining a Trillion Dollar Digital India” - Read it here:  https://goo.gl/99RHnf …see more

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A new report from The Rocky Mountains Institute provides a great review of Hawaii’s clean energy journey https://virg.in/5uc #PoweringParadise #ReadByRichard …see more

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In this inspiring TED Countdown talk, David Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.

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So great tasting the clean meat of the future - real meat grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals https://virg.in/ieL

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As a #Yoga enthusiast, I found this ad by Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. extremely innovative. It took something as mundane as flight safety instructions, which we tend to ignore, and made it interesting! #WeekendMusings …see more

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The film #JustMercy is a powerful reminder of the injustice that is America’s death penalty: https://virg.in/5pQ

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Overnight, the UK government joined a growing set of European countries in selling bonds at negative rates (£3.8bn 3-year gilts at -0.003%) -- this as the Bank of England, after first dismissing the possibility, is discussing the possibility of taking rates negative. #economy #bonds #markets #investing #interestrates #economics …see more

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Virgin Orbit has been working for the last four years to build a small satellite launcher, which will change the game when it comes to getting satellites into space

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You know what 2020 didn’t need? A new war. One breaking out right now between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russia and Turkey on opposite sides.

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Bitcoins: From $20,000 to $30,000 in just two weeks. #markets #investing #stocks #economy #equities #volatility #centralbanks #federalreserve #bonds #currency #monetarypolicy #bitcointrading #bitcoinnews #bitcoin #bitcoinprice #cryptonews #crypto #bitcoins …see more

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The bad news: The economy is screwed. The good news: You can make money off of it because although the “economy” is screwed up, innovation is here to stay. Here's a list of trends that are coming in the next 50 years (and stocks to keeps your eye on) http://bit.ly/2r0AgXh …see more

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This 100% recession signal from Bloomberg Economics shouldn't come as any surprise given the sudden top to the economy. What remains uncertain -- and is consequential -- is the depth and duration of this recession. Economic and market consensus on this seems more optimistic than various indications of corporate and household expectations. More to follow. #economy #bonds #recession #interestrates #markets #equities #investmentmanagement …see more

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Interesting to see how Virgin Pulse is using AI and machine learning to help members stay on top of their health and fitness: https://virg.in/aY4

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Love the businesses the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa is supporting, from I Love Coffee , which employs people who are hearing-impaired, to beach clean-up upcycling non-profit Clean C https://virg.in/i8q #SouthAfrica #entrepreneurship …see more

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Even as the 1st generation of startups graduate to bigger playing fields of IPOs and M&As, it’s the scale of the explosion of startups, especially from Tier 2 cities, that’s caught the attention of Venture Capital firms, including ours. And as long as the support infrastructure - sound policies and technology - keeps improving and exists to the aid of the startup ecosystem, this phenomenon is unlikely to lose steam anytime soon. …see more

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US, Mass death events: Spanish flu 675,000 Civil War 600,000 WWII 400,000 Coronavirus 217,000+ H2N2 116,000 WWI 115,000 H3N2 100,000 Vietnam 58,000 Korea 36,000 H1N1 12,500 Iraq 4,500 …see more

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This week on #EarthUnscrewed we hear about Virgin Atlantic ’s partner, LanzaTech and how they’re recycling carbon emissions to make fuel, improve air quality and promote a circular economy: https://virg.in/i7Z

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In the next decade, I expect to see #startups of today to make this list, proving the power of #innovation and disruption to build companies that make a difference rapidly. #future #India Business Insider India …see more

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Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit are both planning test flights to space by the end of the month – exciting progress for the Virgin brand https://virg.in/RXC #VirginFamily

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Lovely hearing from one of the auticon team in Australia on the challenges he’s faced and how auticon has helped him overcome them: https://lnkd.in/dm2j2y9 #Aspergers #Autism #Neurodiversity

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We have all heard of #unicorns in the #startup business. But have you heard of 'Cockroach', a company that learns to survive under any conditions? I recently came across 'Camel', to indicate companies that can survive a #crisis . Many companies have learned to survive harsh business climates with less capital and less support, akin to camels for their ability to adapt to multiple climates, survive without sustenance for months, and withstand harsh conditions. And unlike unicorns, camels are not imaginary creatures. They are real, and they are #resilient . An interesting perspective on how the new hot startups to be celebrated will be 'Camels' not 'unicorns'. https://lnkd.in/gBYsCad. …see more

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Just stunning! With today's new surge higher, Tesla stock is now up 55% in just the last two trading weeks... #markets #stocks #TSLA Tesla …see more

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Pandemics have always been a part of history & there’s been one consistent trend – a gradual reduction in the death rate. Healthcare improvements and understanding the factors that incubate pandemics have been powerful tools in mitigating their impact. Researchers & doctors around the world are now trying to develop a vaccine for #COVID19 , which may take three months to a year. To support them, we need to take care of ourselves and practice #SocialDistancing . #Day16 #IndiaLockdown …see more

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Insightful advice from the 100% Human At Work network on how smarter recruitment can help your company prepare itself for the future of work: https://virg.in/52c

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The Complex World of Cancer Pathways Explained in One Giant Infographic. This is why #digitalhealth is so much needed in cancer care too. https://lnkd.in/ejEftiS #design #technology #health #healthcare #cancer …see more

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As CEO of LinkedIn , Jeff Weiner has unique insight into how the world of work is transforming right before our eyes due to the emergence of Covid-19. Weiner recently highlighted an important point right here on LinkedIn: "'Free' time in between video calls is increasingly being absorbed by taking care of kids, caring for dependents, doing household chores, and myriad other ways in which people are jumping from one task to the next," said Weiner. "Combined with all the uncertainty related to physical and economic well being, it can take a toll. Make sure to carve out real buffer time: to catch your breath, get some exercise, or whatever you enjoy doing that helps put your mind at ease. It not only benefits you, it will benefit all of the people that count on you as well." In just over 24 hours, Weiner's post garnered 30,000 reactions and almost 1,000 comments. While at times it may seem impossible, it's more important to your productivity than ever to make sure you build buffer time into your schedule. (Read how in today's column.) #workfromhome #wfh #linkedin #coronavirus #COVID19 #EmotionalIntelligence #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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One of my major worries about the economy is that part of the horrible COVID-19 economic shock will prove neither temporary nor reversible. As an illustration, Bloomberg Economics estimates that 30% of recent US job losses are due to a "reallocation shock"--where "firms and even entire sectors suffer lasting damage." https://lnkd.in/gqQJjwb #economy #economics #markets #bloomberg #jobs #employment #unemployment #covid #covid19 …see more

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Today's global healthcare crisis forced most providers to adopt previously despised technologies. Telemedicine - which failed to achieve the intended size and popularity until last month - is the most striking example of such technologies taking a 180° turn due to COVID-19. Do you think the outbreak boosted its reputation for good? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus #telemedicine #remotecare #telehealth …see more

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The only way to protect our planet is by reducing and recycling waste into useful products. Countries that produce maximum waste into the world are the United States, Denmark, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Canada, among others. For a populous country like #India , special attention to waste policy can make a big difference to global carbon emissions and pave the way for a greener #future . Every business, every consumer can do something about this. #Sustainability #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Tech Insider …see more

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Capital First and IDFC Bank merger just got over even as Bank of Baroda-Dena Bank-Vijaya Bank consolidation process in underway (Parliament will have to sign off on the scheme). At Business Standard 18th Annual Banking Forum Vaidyanathan and Jajakumar spoke every thing you want to know about the two historic events in Indian banking at a fireside chat --Merger, Merger on the Wall. Happy watching https://lnkd.in/f7u3efi …see more

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Virgin Money has a new benchmarking tool to help businesses be more sustainable: https://virg.in/RRe

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Perhaps the most perilous career on earth is that of the professional ballet dancer. There are only a handful of companies on earth, you train from childhood for a position in the corps de ballet where you are paid almost nothing. Then if you are incredibly talented and lucky you become a soloist and maybe .01% make it to a principal position. Then you turn 35 and you too old and you are cast out as a has been. Finished at 35 and you know no other life. Why would anybody do that to themselves? Because they love dance? Because they are crazy? Maybe both? https://cnb.cx/3rnsOnb …see more

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Lots to debate in this list of 50 top #innovation companies. 3 observations: 1. 2 #China firms in top 10 2. No #Europe firms in top 20 3. Top #finance firm is no 36 …see more

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Fantastic to hear how Census Life have taken 7,000 people through their in-custody customer service training programme https://virg.in/iaS

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THE NEW NEW NARRATIVE OF INDIAN BANKING: They are writing it. (From L to R) Vaidyanathan of IDFC First Bank, Ravneet Gill of Yes Bank, Raj Kiran of Union Bank, Ashu Khullar of Citibank and Rakesh Sharma of IDBI Bank. They have the most challenging tasks in the industry -- involved in merger, acquisition, heading troubled banks and understanding Indian market with no previous experience. It was a candid discussion at Business Standard Annual Banking Forum on 22 November in Mumbai #bsbankingforum …see more

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#ElonMusk 's Tesla has reached a full self-driving computer system that is six years ahead of its closest #competition . There is no bigger validation for success than when a competitor admits defeat. #Success is sweet!- Looking at #Tesla 's full self-driving computer, one stunned engineer from a major Japanese automaker examined the computer and declared, "We cannot do it." …see more

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#India belongs to the hungry, aspirational youngsters who aren’t afraid to dream big. In the world of #startups , next-generation entrepreneurs from T-2,3 cities are solving the big challenges that the Bharat opportunity has to offer. #startupindia #WeekendMusings This heart-warming letter from PMOIndia is another feather in the cap for #MSDhoni , the small-town boy, who brought immense pride to the nation. https://lnkd.in/eFsMYX3 …see more

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Young leaders putting empathy back on the agenda at One Young World : https://virg.in/isp #OYW2019

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Congratulations to all the companies appearing on the 2020 Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table https://lnkd.in/dU6f3Mm The Sunday Times Fast Track #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 Virgin Atlantic

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Interesting thoughts from Jules Kortenhorst, CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute on how we can finance freedom from fossil fuels:

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Notable downward revisions in the just-released IMF projections. The 4.9% contraction in 2020 global growth (-3% previously) is led by a 8% fall in advanced economies (-6% before), with an 8% US contraction (-6%). The IMF is also warning re major the Wall Street / Main Street dis-connect. #imf #economy #growth #markets …see more

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Virgin Orbit is on track for Launch Demo 2 - the next big milestone for the dedicated small satellite launch service: https://lnkd.in/d2TVYfG

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‪Best Super Bowl Ad Ever:‬ ‪Budweiser’s decision not to have a Super Bowl ad (they’re redirecting the spend to vaccine awareness)‬

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For the first time, passengers in the UK could have real choice for most of their flights at Heathrow – here’s how:

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BREAKING NEWS! The FDA just authorized the marketing of the first cardiac ultrasound software that uses artificial intelligence to guide the user while performing an ultrasound examination. It could lead to a new era in medical imaging as even caregivers without any training could do an ultrasound examination and send the results to professionals. It's a coincidence that I just received the L15 HD wireless ultrasound scanner from Clarius for testing. It's so light that I almost sent the package back, assuming it was empty. Luckily I opened it first. It can start scanning 10 seconds after turning it on and users can choose from A.I.-powered presets for instant adjustments to get a better image. Will this be the new common practice? https://lnkd.in/gjtSEWR #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #ultrasound #portableultrasound #cardiacultrasound #fda #clarius …see more

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Diversity, sustainability and resilience are three of the key trends from this year’s #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 : https://virg.in/RaJ

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Worldwide consumer spending on mobile apps was over $100 billion in 2018 and is forecasted to reach nearly $160 billion by 2022. Asia-Pacific leads the way with over $70 billion in 2018. Find out where the Americas came in. http://bit.ly/304FGBK

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With Joe Biden now leading in Georgia and expected to get the majority of the few remaining votes, it is just a matter of time until the media declares him president-elect. What follows will be an important -- and widely-watched test -- of America's democracy, legal system and social fabric. #elections #elections2020 #election2020 #electionresults …see more

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Discussing the future of design, #STEM and what it takes to paint a rocket with Heidi Rueff - Virgin Orbit ’s graphic designer: https://virg.in/im2 #VirginFamily

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Lower Leverage, Stronger Performance? Companies in the S&P 500 with lower leverage performed better than companies with higher leverage in 10 out of 11 sectors. Learn more about investing in U.S. Large Caps ETF, OUSA: http://bit.ly/2WIOUBf …see more

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Together we must champion development and confront global challenges: https://virg.in/5gs @TheElders #15YearsofWonder

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As Caribbean governments look to solutions to fuel the transition to building back better, many are rightly looking to the ocean: https://virg.in/9dH

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The world of psychedelics is creating an entirely new asset class for investors. MindMed is a publicly traded company discovering, developing, and deploying psychedelic inspired medicines to alleviate suffering and improve health. LSD is illegal for recreational use, but can it cure depression, ADHD, substance abuse, and other mental afflictions in a medical setting? And lastly: should YOU be investing in the psychedelics industry? …see more

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Thanks Lisa Abramowicz. Fascinating to think that—if vaccine deployment allows for meaningful economic reopening, the fiscal package go through, around half of household excess savings is spent, and the Fed continues with its current policy stance—the resulting injections could amount to some 20% of GDP just this year. #economy #fed #federalreserve …see more

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Let's talk DATA! I have exciting data about the industry, 3-months post corona. I will give my insights. The basis for the information is from AdviceMe.Il so of course, you can not generalize it to all populations. Nevertheless it's interesting. First - the average age of people who asked for our advice: 26-33. I can explain it mostly by experience, 26-33 usually are employees at the beginning of their careers, and companies prefer to keep the seniors because they're more expensive to hire and of course, more valuable. Second, 1 out of 5 people is a software developer! Well, I was amazed by this one. I would think that SW people who are in high demand would be the last to get fired. I can explain it with 2 ideas - first, most of them are juniors /from small startups that had to close, second, AdviceMe's branding was especially oriented for tech people. Another interesting piece of data- 80% of the people who asked for our advice had at least an undergrad degree. The higher education was the fewer people there were. I guess companies won't let go so fast of people with high education. Also, 90% of people with 3rd degree had a managerial experience which is not a surprise. I want to thank Or Hazbani for all his help and great insights. And, 3 months later, I'm back in the office! …see more

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There are increasing suggestions that the recent rally in gold reflects more than the usual drivers. This includes a gradual structural shift in how some long-term investors -- especially those revisiting their asset allocation models -- see the role of the precious metal in the context of the very low government bond yields associated with central banks' market interventions. #markets #gold #investing #investors …see more

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I remember being told -- and repeating to others -- to always remember that, as investors, we have no friends on Wall Street. Some of those who had enthusiastically embraced Robinhood were shocked today to suddenly face limits on their investing. The company's CEO talks to Andrew Ross Sorkin . https://lnkd.in/gjjQFay #trading #investing #traders #stocktrading #markets #cnbc CNBC Robinhood #investors #equities #gme #gamestop #retailinvestors #investment #robinhood …see more

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BREAKING NEWS! Now Germany just became the first country to officially make two health apps available for prescription! Why is it so important? While only 6% of patients have used paid medical apps in the past, almost 60% would use these digital tools if their physician prescribed them and the costs were covered by the payer. One of the apps is Kalmeda which aims to help with tinnitus, and the other one is Velibra, a therapy programme for anxiety disorders. The German government passed the Digital Healthcare Act (DVG) last year and this is an incredible step forward into the era of digital health. Kudos to the German Health Ministry! #digitalhealth #insurance #future #Germany …see more

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This week on Ask Mr. Wonderful we're talking about how to set realistic goals and actually achieve them, with serial entrepreneur Evan Carmichael .

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British poster for #WomensDay in 1974. Almost 45 years and this poster still holds true. Yes, there has been significant progress since then but a lot yet has to be done.

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed you’ll hear from Envision Virgin Racing as they work to prove that EVs can be just as sleek and powerful as their gas-guzzling counterparts:

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‪Some casual empiricism from our evening walk in town: There is a definitely an increase in the number of people wearing masks — from the estimated 10-25% in prior weeks to around 40%. Now we need to quickly get as close to 100% as possible. #Covid_19 #covid #WearAMask #Masks ‬ …see more

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‪Worst successful cyberattack against the US in history. ‬ ‪Secretary of State Pompeo announces Russia is behind it.‬ ‪President Trump says nobody knows. ‬ ‪Clearest abdication of leadership of his four years in office (and the bar is high).‬ …see more

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Royal Enfield has immense customer love in #India . Remember the movie Sholay with Amitabh and Dharmendra on a Royal Enfield? But in 2000, the company went through a crisis period where sales dwindled to 1/3 of production capacity as they faced issues ranging from oil leakages to engine failures. The company achieved a remarkable turnaround by following these 3 key principles: 1. Get the basics right: Listen to customers, test the product and #design the bikes for superior performance 2. Hire for passion: Enfield hired both locally and globally to assemble a diverse team of new leaders who were not only experienced but also were passionate about preserving the brand name 3. Unconventional marketing: Instead of spending on TV #advertisingandmarketing , Enfield devoted capital to creating fan-clubs & organising product-experience trips to long-distance destinations Watch this episode of the #KalaariPodcast here: …see more

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World’s most admired men 2020: 1 Barack Obama 2 Bill Gates 3 Xi Jinping 4 Narendra Modi 5 Jackie Chan 6 Cristiano Ronaldo 7 Jack Ma 8 Dalai Lama 9 Elon Musk 10 Keanu Reeves 15 Donald Trump *** World’s most admired women 2020: 1 Michelle Obama 2 Angelina Jolie 3 Queen Elizabeth II 4 Oprah 5 Jennifer Lopez 6 Emma Watson 7 Scarlett Johansson 8 Peng Liyuan 9 Taylor Swift 10 Shakira 12 Angela Merkel 13 Hillary Clinton 19 Melania Trump -YouGov …see more

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Adam Grant on why it’s time to teach kids about collaboration – here’s the third brilliant article in Big Change ’s insight series, shining a light on how education needs to change:

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Fake endorsements and impersonation scams are becoming increasingly commonplace online. Avoid the scammers:

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From the Wall Street Journal: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average staged its best two-week performance since the 1930s, a dramatic rebound that has left many investors with a confounding reality: soaring share prices and a floundering economy." One can think of three possible explanations for this dispersion: Markets are a lot more forward-looking and are comfortable looking through what many believe is a temporary and reversible downturn in the economy; Markets are over-optimistic, conditioned by years of great success for "buy-the-dip" strategies; and Actual and expected support by the Federal Reserve has again decoupled markets from economic and corporate fundamentals. Depending on who you ask, you are likely to get a different ranking of the three ... with one quite interesting tendency: The closer the investors are to the real economy, the more cautious they are about the sustainability of the rally (e.g., what the Journal reported about Warren Buffett's approach this time around and compared to the 2008/09 crisis, and the remarks by Mark Cuban). #markets #investing #bonds #economy #volatility #equities #stocks #interestrates #federalreserve #selloff #investmentmanagement #investors #Fed #wsj …see more

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No wonder software has eaten the world. Funny to watch how our work desk has evolved. Imagine what the next 20 years might do to our homes and our work environments! #innovation #futurism #weekendmusing Video Credits: Design Boom …see more

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An excellent example of disrupting the status quo with radical innovation that has led to creating a new market - Electric vehicles. Amazing to see how Tesla 's market cap is higher than the cumulative market cap of the automobile incumbents. #electricvehicles #Markets #innovation https://lnkd.in/eVNHaiH …see more

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Characteristic of the 'Next Billion' internet users, as per Google India 's  Rajan Anandan   : 1) Mobile only 2) Access internet through an affordable device 3) Access internet in vernacular languages 4) Have significantly different content needs Full Summary of his talk during Kstart Institute - Feb 2018: …see more

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5 simple ways to build in an inclusive business approach from the beginning, according to Debbie Forster MBE from the 100% #HumanAtWork network: https://virg.in/irv

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Great to see Microsoft constantly renew their commitment to helping the Indian #startup ecosystem grow. Satya Nadella , Anant Maheshwari -

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This morning's conversation with Sandra Smith on unemployment, re-opening the economy in a safe way, and the importance of BOTH winning the war against a Depression and securing a lasting peace of high, inclusive and sustainable growth. https://lnkd.in/e4KAV9F #economy #growth #markets #fox #economymomentum #sustainablegrowth #growthpotential #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #jobs #employment #unemployment …see more

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ICYMI, last night Sheryl Sandberg and I sat down with CNBC, to talk about the MAJOR resources FB just launched some major resources to help businesses through this unprecedented and chaotic time. Here's a breakdown: - $100M in grants globally ($40M in the US) - mostly cash, businesses do not have to be using Facebook - Give your local small businesses a boost with Gift Cards (owners can set up gift cards) - Start a fundraiser for your favorite small business - Resources to help deal with COVID-19 ANY small business in the world can apply! …see more

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Amul is a much loved Brand and they have stayed so for decades. "Farmer is the boss." This is what Dr. Verghese Kurien, key architect of Amul’s success preached and practiced. His priority was to enable farmers in #India to connect directly with consumers. He wanted to empower them and protect them from the middlemen. His vision preceded the modern day startups of direct to consumers. Here's a nostalgic tribute on his birth anniversary. #Entrepreneurship #SocialEntrepreneurship Video Credits: TheQuint …see more

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Historic jump in the US saving rates was accompanied by lower wages/salaries and higher government transfer payments (unemployment benefits and cash relief payments). What economist are unable to assess, and this matters for what's ahead for the economy, is the balance between forced and precautionary savings -- that is, the extent to which households were willing but unable to spend (due to the lock down) and the extent to which they are building up a higher cash buffer for the uncertain times (that is, able but not willing to spend). #economy #saving …see more

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Posted yesterday: What Happens Next in the GameStop Showdown? Here’s what to look for: https://lnkd.in/gfMqaTv #equities #investing #economy #markets #investors #bloombergopinion #gme #hedgefunds #gamestop #RobinhoodApp Bloomberg LP #centralbanks #investment #stocks #bonds #financeandeconomy #hedging #dispersion …see more

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Most agree that the Fed’s exceptional intervention is a major factor behind the dramatic decoupling of financial asset prices from fundamentals. Here's s an illustrating of the magnitude of the intervention: The Fed's balance sheet that has now grown to over $7 trillion. #economy #centralbanks #fed #federalreserve …see more

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One more on Gold: The $2,000 price level has been breached. As noted earlier, this rally is driven in part by investors looking for more risk-mitigating assets given such low yields. I suspect there'll be greater cyclical/structural allocations to gold--both of which are price supportive. #markets #gold #investing #investors …see more

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Alibaba Group developed an A.I. system for diagnosing the COVID-19. It can detect coronavirus in CT scans of patients’ chests with 96% accuracy against viral pneumonia cases. The algorhithm needs 20 seconds to carry out this task, while it takes 15 minutes for humans. Is it possible that a coronavirus epidemic was needed for tech companies to suddenly develop advanced technological solutions for healthcare? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #covid19 #coronavirus #artificialintelligence #ai #alibaba …see more

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This Bloomberg chart would have been unlikely if not unthinkable just a few months ago. How could junk bond issuance set a record in an economy experiencing rapidly rising defaults? The answer is of course the Fed — particularly its direct bond purchases encouraging excessive risk taking. #markets #economy #bonds …see more

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YouTube's logo and icon just got a new look today. According to Google, this new logo and icon will give more design flexibility when digital estate is limited, e.g. on a smartphone. We've all grown accustomed to the Play button icon as YouTube, so this new logo made sense to me. Thoughts? …see more

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I know 5G is supposed to be all exciting but just look how amazing websites can be in the age of 4G. Check out this site on mobile. It’s just pure deliciousness. It blows my mind we accept Amazon when stuff like this is possible.

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Earlier this week, Musk made a subtle comment on Twitter that could majorly upend the auto industry. In response to an article in Teslarati highlighting German automakers' attempts to bridge the gap between Tesla's technology and their own, Musk tweeted the following: "Tesla is open to licensing software and supplying powertrains & batteries. We're just trying to accelerate sustainable energy, not crush competitors!" Consider for just a moment the brilliant potential of Musk's statement. Everyone could benefit: -Legacy automakers can (almost) immediately catch up to Tesla's tech, allowing them to focus on what they're good at: manufacture and delivery. -Tesla makes lots and lots of money from the licensing deal, allowing it to continue to lead the way in software innovation. -The general population benefits the most, as the auto industry as a whole moves closer to its goals of using more sustainable energy, and incorporating new technology in its vehicles. That's what I call: win-win-win. #elonmusk #tesla #elonmusk #toyota #vw #gm #ford #autoindustry #productivity #emotionalintelligence #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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Analysts were expecting an ugly number for March retail sales in the US ... and what just came out was worse than most of these expectations. Sales dropped by almost 9%, setting a new record that is twice the biggest fall registered during the Global Financial Crisis. #economy #retailsales #markets …see more

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Financing India's Healthcare needs - https://lnkd.in/fw2wtkz There is a need for a paradigm shift to making #healthcare more accessible and affordable. Hence, Govt. of India’s recognition and commitment towards universal health coverage through initiatives such as ‘Ayushman Bharat’ is encouraging. But with public healthcare spending at just 1.4% of GDP it is hard to see how universal health coverage could be achieved in any meaningful way in the medium term. Currently, private healthcare spending accounts for more than 70% of India’s overall health expenditure. Even if we increase our public spending to 2.5% of GDP, as envisioned, private spending will still constitute the lion’s share of the healthcare spending. With high out-of-pocket expenses, low #health #insurance penetration and high costs, financing India’s healthcare needs represents a significant opportunity for insurance companies & innovative #fintech #startups like  Affordplan . Gross Written Premiums of Non-Life Insurance segment, of which Health is the biggest contributor, has grown at a CAGR of 13% between 2013 and 2017 to INR 1,280 Billion. With India’s healthcare inflation at 15%, ~3X of Consumer Price Index (#CPI) inflation, this trend is only set to accelerate. …see more

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Startling truth is that most startups #pivot at some point to find their true north to success. Pivoting is like choosing a different road to the same destination or even changing the destination completely. Optimization and Improvisation are an integral part of the startup journey. Being comfortable with change is a key attribute to success. The general perception of a pivot is largely product related. However, 'A pivot can be a substantive change to any aspect of the business.' This article simplifies each business component in one diagram. #StartupLife https://lnkd.in/fXK_bFe …see more

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Love reading stories of how entrepreneurs in the Caribbean are scaling. Racquell Brown owns Irie Rock - one of Jamaica’s most successful, locally made natural skincare companies: https://virg.in/imi Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean …see more

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2020 World Press Freedom Index Rankings 1 Norway 2 Finland 3 Denmark 4 Sweden 5 Netherlands 6 Jamaica 7 Costa Rica 8 Switzerland 9 New Zealand 10 Portugal ... 45 United States - Reporters Without Borders (RSF) …see more

♥ 651 · Commentaires 83

#AI in #healthcare is here and now: https://lnkd.in/fwEixiR AI powered technologies often come to mind when one thinks of a futuristic society. Of all the industries AI is set to #disrupt, healthcare will be at the forefront. Applications of AI range from drug discovery to diagnostics. As per CB Insights, “Healthcare is the hottest area of startup investment”. Over 300 #startups raised their first equity rounds since 2016, with investors pumping over $3.6B since 2013. In a crucial move this spring, #FDA for the first time approved an AI powered device to diagnose diabetic retinopathy without the need of a clinician. The device IDx-DR analyzes images taken by a retinal camera & provides a screening decision. Since April 2018, FDA has approved 3 more devices, essentially mainstreaming AI in healthcare. FDA's new guidelines to classify AI powered image analysis as Class II devices will reduce time required for approval. This is a significant breakthrough with far reaching effects. Especially, in a country like ours, where there is an acute shortage of radiologists, with just 1 for every 100,000 of population.  AI in healthcare is no longer an idea of the future, it's already here. FDA Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/fA_cemR …see more

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The Chinese Renminbi has crossed the psychologically important barrier of 7:1 against the U.S. dollar. But despite speculation, there are three powerful reasons why the current trade war won't become a currency war. #tradewar #tariffs #Trump #China …see more

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Consumers and businesses have made major changes in response to the health crisis, using more digital services for shopping, entertainment, advertising, sales, marketing and workflow. Learn more about these global trends in the New O'Shares ETFs report on Internet & E-commerce Investing. …see more

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Wonderful to read about the positive relationship between fast-growing companies and their public support for #LGBT + inclusion https://lnkd.in/dDKYAV2

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Google recently made a huge announcement that could change the future of work and higher education: It's launching a selection of professional courses that teach candidates how to perform in-demand jobs. Each new certificate program only takes 6 months to complete, and will only be a fraction of the cost of college. The 3 new programs, together with the median annual wage for each position (as quoted by Google), are: Project Manager ($93,000) Data Analyst ($66,000) UX Designer ($75,000) "College degrees are out of reach for many Americans, and you shouldn't need a college diploma to have economic security," writes Kent Walker, SVP of Global Affairs at Google. "In our own hiring, we will now treat these new career certificates as the equivalent of a four-year degree for related roles." (Read more in today's column.) #google #virtuallearning #virtualclassroom #virtualeducation #virtualclass #workfromhome #workfromanywhere #management #leadership #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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From today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal While really worrisome, both from a public health and an economic perspective, this new spike is associated with a lot more testing and much fewer fatalities. #europe #spain #covid #economy …see more

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Quality or generic tech? There is a big difference and investors should care. Read the latest from O'Shares ETFs to find out what it is.

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Virgin is working to support refugees. But business efforts need government support to reach real scale: https://virg.in/iTS

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Great to see out of the box thinking with Indian Railways converting coaches into isolation wards for #COVID19 patients. Each coach has the capacity for 16 beds. While it is in early-stages now, if 20,000 coaches are used, 3,20,000 beds could be made available. #IndiaFightsCorona …see more

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Jack Ma's key to #leadership #success . Find smart people and find how to make them work together effectively. Great advice here on how to plan your life. #SuccessHabits Video Credits: South China Morning Post SCMP …see more

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I scoured CES for the most interesting things. I picked up over 1000 leaflets that I've now poured over and researched. About 30 of these ideas are truly superb. What's notable is that 25 of these are successful Kickstarters or IndieGoGo projects. Having real people and their money as part of the selection process is clearly a good thing. I'm working on a deck of the best ideas. …see more

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#India SaaS market has been booming for quite a few years now, and thanks to the first generation founders such as Zoho's Sridhar Vembu , Freshwork's Girish Mathrubootham , and others for making this happen. With remote working becoming a trend, a recent study mentioned India SaaS to capture 7-9% global market share by 2022. What gives Indian companies an advantage over other global competitors? This article is a good read. Building successful global companies from India is exciting and meaningful. At Kalaari Capital , we would appreciate any suggestions on SaaS #startups we should look into investing in. #markets #Business …see more

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed Radhika Lalit from Rocky Mountain Institute talks about Global Cooling Prize and its mission to find & develop a climate-friendly solution that provides access to cooling to people around the world – without warming the planet: …see more

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Digital transformation of the U.S. economy is accelerating because the pandemic is forcing companies to change, fast. The U.S. economy, we call it “America 2.0”, could get six years of digital transformation packed into six months. O'Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG) invests in many of these companies, Read the new research report on Internet & E-commerce Investing. …see more

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Going to the family jeweller was the custom in India when I was growing up. Tanishq broke this hegemony, changing the customer experience of buying jewellery. However, their #success (like all good stories) wasn't smooth sailing. They recorded drastic losses in the first few years. This episode is about how they turned things around and built a great brand through innovative product design, smart ad placements, and a unique customer acquisition strategy. #India #KalaariPodcast …see more

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The most promising and heartwarming success stories come from the domain of exoskeleton technology. However, it hasn't reached its full potential yet. When that happens, this is how it's going to look like: #exoskeleton #digitalhealth #technology #future …see more

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According to National Geographic, “Extinction rates today are hundreds—perhaps thousands—of times higher. The last mass extinction, which did in the dinosaurs some 66 million years ago, followed an asteroid impact. Today the cause of extinction seems more diffuse. It’s logging and poaching and introduced pathogens and climate change and overfishing and ocean acidification. But trace all these back and you find yourself face-to-face with the same culprit. This time around, the asteroid is us." The photograph below shows the gap between what people in each country perceive as the percentage of protected land and water v/s what happens in reality. This made me think how we can be cocoon in our perceptions. How much do you think about climate change and personal choices? (Article link in comments) …see more

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The year was 2016. Microsoft launched a Twitter bot by the name of Tay in an attempt to advance AI communication. But things took a vicious turn when hackers and others caused Tay to begin spewing racist and profane comments. 16 hrs later, Tay was shut down. Tough story for the team who worked on Tay. And that's what makes the follow-up email from Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, so remarkable. Read about it in the latest installment of EQ Applied. #LinkedinSeries #EmotionalIntelligence #empathy #authenticity #leadership #management #culture #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #Microsoft #SatyaNadella #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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Today I'm going to show the world how smart I am by copying a link to Mary Meeker's 355 slides of "insights". Even though she appears to be taking ever more slides to just say the same thing the world has known for 3-10 years. If you learned anything new or surprising. Please share it below.

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"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Government's acknowledgement of blockchain in this year's budget is a small step which is bound to have a far-reaching impact. It will create opportunities for India's start-ups and act as a catalyst for moving towards a digital economy. #Blockchain #Budget 2018 …see more

♥ 574 · Commentaires 15

After a two year pause since 1989, Taylor Swift is launching her new album, reputation, in November. Clever go to market strategy from her team. From removing all her existing Instagram photos to having a blank website, I have a feeling this will all tie in with the theme of the album. Anyone else also excited for this new album? #reputation …see more

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Facebook today has a market cap of over $750 Billion. But every multi-billion-dollar company has to start somewhere and #Facebook began in a dorm room. The first capital they raised was a $500K seed round. It is always interesting to see the first iteration of a product or a #pitchdeck . Here is the first pitch deck that FB used to get advertisers on their platform- https://lnkd.in/e8J9bbD " …see more

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Thank you Becky Quick for the interesting conversation on Warren Buffett’s insightful remarks over the weekend on the economy, markets and investing. CNBC #squawkbox #warrenbuffett #instafinance #economy #markets #investing Becky Quick …see more

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Top 40 Trends In Digital Health In One Complex Infographic https://lnkd.in/gbzu9N2 Digestible sensors? Artificial organs? Medical tricorders? Does any of these already exist, are their development in progress, or do they only appear in our imagination? The world of medical innovations is complex and diverse, full of promising technologies but also hype and marketing. That’s why we collected the most relevant trends that shape digital health in one infographic that also explains at which stage the delivery of these innovations stands, and which medical process and actor they influence. Check out the infographic here! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #business #infographic #health #telemedicine #genetics #healthy #innovations #consumer #research #medtech #innovation #wearable #ai …see more

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Interesting read on how India is on the cusp of revolutionising its mobility system: https://virg.in/wXC Rocky Mountain Institute

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Online Grocery firm Ocado is now worth £21.7bn with revenues of £2bn with a profit of £45m. Tesco is worth £21.1bn with revenues of £64bn and profit of £1.32bn. I'm ALL about digital transformation, I'm all about rethinking systems, building new, challenging legacy assumptions, but it's wild out there. Ocado and Telsa join Peloton, Wayfair, Zoom and Instacart as signs of the insanity of 2020 …see more

♥ 567 · Commentaires 107

The Amazing Ways Wild Me Uses #Artificial #Intelligence And Citizen #Scientists To Help With Conservation #Wildlife #conservation is an enormous challenge. Wild Me , a non-profit organization, is leveraging the photos and videos of citizen scientists and the cloud, #AI , and #computervision to help track individual animals and to inform wildlife conservation efforts. Learn more about this extraordinary collaboration between man and machine. …see more

♥ 565 · Commentaires 21

Another encouraging Monday morning vaccine headline -- the third this month. Supports the views that, when deployed, there will be multiple high efficacy vaccines in play. In addition to the critical immunity angle, these early results are encouraging for regulatory approval and adoption rates. #covid19 #vaccines …see more

♥ 553 · Commentaires 27

Artificial intelligence-based voice to text technologies promise to turn the tables: the doctor and the patient speak while a voice assistant listens in and puts down the interpreted text into the relevant columns in the EHRs. Sounds like science fiction? That’s no longer the case. …see more

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#Entrepreneurship is about passion and innovation and also risk and tenacity. But there are the personal costs of entrepreneurship, which form part of the darker side of the startup journey. HBR Ascend

♥ 542 · Commentaires 24

Automation and AI are transforming--and eliminating--millions of jobs worldwide. Here are the essential "soft skills"​ you'll need to win the coming battle for...your job. #automation #AI #careers #jobs …see more

♥ 542 · Commentaires 96

This move up in Tesla stock -- up 42.9% in the last five trading session -- is absolutely remarkable. #stocks #markets #tsla #trading #investing #investors Tesla …see more

♥ 537 · Commentaires 118

Captures well how many in financial #markets feel about monetary and, to a (much) lesser extent, fiscal policy in the US/Europe. It comes in the midst of a massive and growing disconnect between Wall Street (booming) and Main Street (suffering). More to follow on this via the Financial Times …see more

♥ 536 · Commentaires 49

Excerpts from Jason Zweig's interesting interview with Charlie Munger's of #berkshirehathaway , including the different investment approach they -- Warren Buffett and Charlie -- are taking (compared to the 2008 global financial crisis). #markets #investing #investors #stocks …see more

♥ 534 · Commentaires 35

US Troops deployed to Syria: 1,000 Iraq: 2,500 Afghanistan: 2,500 Washington DC: 6,200 (will be 10,000+ by Saturday) …see more

♥ 533 · Commentaires 109

Reliable, affordable and safe #mobility solutions are the need of the hour. Great to see Vogo Automotive Pvt. Ltd. innovate to offer longer-term solutions and also focus on expansion. Anand A, #KalaariFamily …see more

♥ 531 · Commentaires 10

There's an inclination by some to dismiss the 17 million surge in jobless claims as quickly reversible, risking to under-appreciate the current and future pain inflicted on so many. Re Current: Look at the long lines outside food banks. Re Future: Look at the complexities of when/how to restart the economy. #economy #coronavirus #covid #covid19 #unemployment #jobs #employment #joblessness …see more

♥ 527 · Commentaires 54

No, it won't start replaying radiologists. Instead, see what the UK lead of Google Health said about this achievement: “This is a great demonstration of how these technologies can enable and augment the human expert. The AI system is saying ‘I think there may be an issue here, do you want to check?’” #radiology #AI …see more

♥ 527 · Commentaires 64

Responding to the defining issue of our time – this insightful report shows that we can win the race against the climate crisis if governments ramp up their ambitions https://lnkd.in/dXGgJYG #ReadByRichard

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From all the innovative technologies we write about daily, we have compiled our personal top 10 list which makes us hopeful about the future of digital health. Which is your absolute favourite? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #top …see more

♥ 523 · Commentaires 34

#Technology at its best, serving the higher purpose of making life equitable and inclusive, bringing joy and purpose. Google #scienceandtechnology #artificialintelligence Video credits: Al Jazeera English …see more

♥ 520 · Commentaires 19

When #TimCook took over #Apple in 2011, many naysayers believed that Apple was doomed and wouldn’t be able to create products as innovative as the #iPhone . But he has proven them wrong by building a sophisticated global supply chain that produces billions of devices and a product line designed to get people to keep upgrading to a new family of interconnected devices regularly While it took Apple 42 years to reach $1 trillion in value it just took two more years to get to $2 trillion. https://lnkd.in/eRmgkct …see more

♥ 518 · Commentaires 33

FYI, thoughts on yesterday's (positive economic/market shocking) US jobs report, including what it does/doesn't tell us and why the big forecasting error has broader implications than the further humbling of economists and Wall Street analysts. https://lnkd.in/gkcn5j3 #bopinion #markets #economy #equities #stocks #investing #fed #assetallocation #investmentmanagement #centralbanks #yields #jobs #economy …see more

♥ 517 · Commentaires 72

Maybe this single image can already illustrate the difference digital health is going to bring into oncology. In this article, you can also read about how current trends and emerging technologies are making this happen. #oncology #digitalhealth #future #technology #medicine #healthcare #cancer …see more

♥ 515 · Commentaires 14

"Kevin O'Leary, Shark Tank star and Chairman of O'Leary Ventures, joins Asset TV live on LinkedIn for a discussion about investing in watches, wine, and companies led by women. During this 45-minute conversation, he also covers politics, the economy, big tech, the trade war, and entrepreneurship." …see more

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NASSCOM Product Connect has a fantastic line-up of speakers for entrepreneurs at any stage to learn from: http://productconclave.in / Look forward to being there and interacting with present & future leaders. #NPC2019 …see more

♥ 512 · Commentaires 18

The world is changing. It's not a good thing or a bad thing. But your life is going to change with it. 94% of the 15 million jobs created in the past eight years are either part-time or #freelance. The #job landscape is changing. #Corporatism, which ruled the world for 100 years, is ending. #Technology and necessity have taken each industry, destroyed it, and then created 1,000 new and different ways to succeed in it. Understanding what is new in the world is the LAST step to survive though... http://ow.ly/EGFQ30iOyWH http://ow.ly/i/Dt91D …see more

♥ 511 · Commentaires 23

While doomsday prophets predict the end of the brick-and-mortar store, there will always be a place for the experiential. Special thanks to Huffington Post and Zev Gotkin for the piece. …see more

♥ 510 · Commentaires 36

Great to speak with the team from Change Please at a recent 100% #HumanAtWork gathering. After receiving a loan from Virgin StartUp , the coffee company is tackling homelessness in the UK and is now served on-board Virgin Trains and Virgin Atlantic …see more

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Thanks Paul Krugman for sharing this image. I had suggested the image of an "asymmetrical square root sign" as a way to describe what is happening with growth and employment. This one -- the "reverse square root picture" -- captures much better the dynamics in play. #economy #jobs #growth #employment #unemployment …see more

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Summary of the May jobs report which is a huge upside surprise. Top line numbers, including jobs (+2.5 mm vs negative 7.5 expected) and unemployment rate (declining to 13.3% vs 19.1% expected) are counter to all expectations I saw. In sum, a head scratcher that needs analysis. #jobs #unemployment …see more

♥ 506 · Commentaires 151

Every thing you want to know about the Kochhargate that has rocked ICICI Bank and raised key questions on corporate governance in Indian banking and the role of the boards

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Instagram is doing what??? 🙊 One of the future trends I’ve covered in my keynotes has been one of video merging with retail. And, now we see it happening...front and center. This is the future of retail 👇🏽 #retail #futuretrends #instagram #marketing #video #ecommerce …see more

♥ 502 · Commentaires 50

The Wall Street Journal on how, "stuck at home in lockdown, millions of Americans are trading the markets like never before." https://lnkd.in/g-Qw3Tt #investing #investors #stocks #bonds #markets …see more

♥ 496 · Commentaires 84

OGIG: China digital advertising could hit $75 billion in 2019 and these 3 internet giants represent over half the market. Click here to see what my investment team at O'Shares ETF investments has to say. http://bit.ly/2O40p3e

♥ 494 · Commentaires 24

Looks like Biden wins. Trump doesn’t concede. And nearly half the population thinks the outcome is illegitimate.

♥ 494 · Commentaires 126

It finally happened. Amazon just launched a health service for its own employees. Some Amazon employees and their families in Seattle now have access to a new app called Amazon Care, a program that provides users with access to health professionals over video chat and text. They want to cut cost and obviously want to get into the healthcare business with their logistics and their technological background. They have zero experience in health regulations and healthcare in general, but I would sweat a bit more now as a CEO of a healthcare organization. #amazon #healthcare #digitalhealth #technology …see more

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The India consumer opportunity is real. But it's not simply about small companies trying to become big but big companies becoming bigger. Jio is the biggest entrepreneurial endeavor we have seen & the investments show how global money is looking to capitalise on the #IndiaOpportunity . CNBC-TV18 …see more

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Today's 1.4% gain in the S&P, with 85% of the #stocks higher, reduced its weekly loss to just 1.3%--not bad for a week that saw a major financial dislocations in #oil , horrible economic numbers out of Europe and the US, and more evidence of the mounting risk of structural damage. …see more

♥ 489 · Commentaires 56

Not all interviewers are created equal. Watch how masterfully #ReasonTV Nick Gillespie guides this session through multiple topics #entrepeneurship #sharktank to #politics This guy is good!

♥ 488 · Commentaires 28

Top 40 Trends In Digital Health In One Complex Infographic! What did I miss? Full analysis: https://lnkd.in/gbzu9N2 #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #healthy #telemedicine #genetics #health #medtech #medical …see more

♥ 488 · Commentaires 43

With thanks to a follower who messaged me directly: A better picture of today's front page of The New York Times The paper found a striking way to illustrate the terrifying loss of US jobs in April. #economy #employment #unemployment #wages #economiccrisis #nytimes …see more

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"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." Swift decision-making is key to ensuring faster #execution and is critical to scaling a growing #startup . Great article by Dave Girouard on building #speed as a habit. …see more

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Annual mobile #gaming revenues in #India are forecast to grow from $1.1 B in 2018 to $2.4 B in 2020 at a CAGR of +49%. This makes India the fastest-growing mobile games market in the world by overall revenue. #LetTheGamesBegin #TheBigNext Kalaari Capital …see more

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Bill Gates Talks Toilets! #globalhealth #globaldevelopment #water #sanitation #hygiene #WASH #technology #innovation …see more

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Good morning. Hertz, the car rental company, continues to highlight this moment of notable market decoupling from fundamentals. After seeing its stock price rise almost tenfold and then collapse back (chart) -- all during a bankruptcy process -- the company is asking the bankruptcy judge to allow it to issue stock. See below from the Bloomberg Markets coverage. https://lnkd.in/g6PnfQt #economy #markets #finance #hertz #stocks #bloomberg …see more

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Brilliant move by Disney. We just signed up for DisneyPlus. #hamilton Disney Streaming Services The Walt Disney Company …see more

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The ongoing coronavirus has some chilling similarities with the SARS outbreak 17 years ago. There is one significant difference though: since then, technology has seen an exponential boom, which helps manage and treat such epidemics way more effectively. Our team analyzed the most constructive examples. Have you seen any others which I didn't mention here? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #wuhanvirus #coronavirus #epidemics #wuhan …see more

♥ 478 · Commentaires 30

Want to work for one of LinkedIn's 2017 Top Companies? Here are the skills most in demand. In-depth analysis by Maya Pope-Chappell : https://lnkd.in/gAMdDm7

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Assuming no major data revisions, today would go down in history as involving both the biggest upside data surprise for markets and largest forecast miss for economists and Wall Street analysts. With that, the Dow surged 3.1% (800+ points), S&P 2.6% and NASDAQ 2.1% (record high). #economy #markets #jobs #employment #unemployment #equities #stocks #stockmarket #dow #investing #fed #assetallocation #investmentmanagement #centralbanks #yields #bonds #nasdaq #nasdaq …see more

♥ 476 · Commentaires 55

Topping $20,000, #Bitcoins just set yet another price record in what already has been a very strong year for the #cryptocurrency . (And, yes, I sold too early a couple of weeks ago.) #markets #Crypto #bitcoin 20k #bitcoin #investing #investors #economy #centralbanks #volatility #federalreserve …see more

♥ 476 · Commentaires 99

Well, who wouldn't have dreamt of studying at Harvard University ? The name itself has many eyes gleaming with #excitement . The prestigious institute is a hallmark of the bar set high. This is a great #initiative by Harvard university to open up 64 courses for free for anyone wanting to spend their time to learn. …see more

♥ 475 · Commentaires 24

On average, people spend 13 hours worrying about financial issues at work. This can happen irrespective of income levels. Their self-assessment of their financial knowledge is more important than actual knowledge. These are some of the findings of the Mercer survey on financial wellness - https://lnkd.in/f2skzWE …see more

♥ 475 · Commentaires 12

VR has the capacity to launch the largest migration in human history. As in, we could basically be living entirely in a virtual world. Working, making friends, having meaningful experiences. People are already buying VR headsets. The future is here, and it’s virtual reality. And we have to pay attention. So here’s some good news: Virtual reality is a rising opportunity http://bit.ly/2gDqZ1Q …see more

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‪These CNBC headlines shouldn’t come as a big surprise. The retail sector was fragile ahead of what is now a very damaging (health-dictated) economic sudden stop. Big question is whether the sector is more of an exception or more of a leading indicator. CNBC #economy #markets ‬ …see more

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While some will be tempted to treat today's Chesapeake filing as an exception due to company-specific issues and shale energy disruptions, it's unfortunately part of an historic surge in US corporate bankruptcies that is just starting to build momentum. This surge is also part of a great COVID-led dispersion involving big winners and big losers (not just corporates but also households). It will result in greater industrial concentration. And it involves the one risk that the Fed cannot shield investors from – that of permanent capital impairment. #Chesapeake Chesapeake Energy #energy #markets #bankruptcy #investing #investors …see more

♥ 472 · Commentaires 65

Look at this stunning contrast: GameStop and AMC versus the S&P. Some will think of this as a "tail wagging the dog" phenomenon. Others will see it as a lasting power shift enabled by new platforms Yet others will think of it as the next, turbocharged stage of bubblish and distorted finance. #markets #stocks #investing #investors #centralbanks #fed #federalreserve #economy #investment #equities …see more

♥ 470 · Commentaires 86

This week at the World Government Summit a topic came up that I think is going to dominate the US election and the G20 meeting that will take place this November. It's the 1,000 pound gorilla that is not going to go away until it is resolved. We need a global #PAP now to safeguard the future against more #covid19 …see more

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When Gurugram police cracks the code to influence behavioural change. #Bollywood comes to the rescue. #WeekendMusings

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Andy Jassy was recently announced as the successor to #JeffBezos . He will take over as CEO of Amazon in Q3 2021. When the announcement was made, I had not even heard of him. So, I went looking to learn more about him and was curious to know what it takes to get promoted to the CEO of one of the largest tech companies in the world: - Did you know that he has held a job at only one company - he joined Amazon straight from Business school in 1997 and has been there since. Talk about loyalty! - He served in a 'shadow' role to Bezos in his early years at the company, in a position known as Bezos’ Technical Assistant or Chief Of Staff. - He transformed AWS into a $50B a year business, generating 71% of Amazon’s total operating income. #Entrepreneurship #Startups #management …see more

♥ 465 · Commentaires 14

Artificial intelligence is redesigning healthcare - no wonder that the market is buzzing, and is loaded with promising start-ups and tech companies. If you are curious which of them are going to define the field and the whole healthcare system, check this compilation about the top medical A.I. companies! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #ai #artificialintelligence #techcompanies #startups …see more

♥ 463 · Commentaires 23

Quantum computing might bring supersonic drug design, in silico clinical trials with virtual humans simulated ‘live’, full-speed whole genome sequencing and analytics, the movement of hospitals to the cloud, the achievement of predictive health, or the security of medical data via quantum uncertainty. …see more

♥ 462 · Commentaires 22

There's been a lot of data flying back and forth. Every University has a "model"​. Every health official. Everybody on Twitter who in their spare time became a pandemic expert. Every government official is using different models. PhDs are coming up with one model in the morning and changing their mind by afternoon. Let's look at some of the models out there. The White House has been making policy decisions based on a model coming out of University of Washington. You can find details at covid19.healthdata.org . This model is being used to predict potential hospitalizations state by state. This model was considered the standard. What did they predict and were they right? . #coronavirus …see more

♥ 461 · Commentaires 47

The latest innovations in hearing technology enable not only the improvement of perceiving sounds for the hearing impaired, but they have the potential to even turn humans into superheroes with superhuman capabilities. The age of hearables is coming soon! #technology #healthcare #medicine #future #digitalhealth #hearing …see more

♥ 461 · Commentaires 37

Lululemon announced to buy Mirror for $500M cash. Wow! That's quite of an exit! This is probably one of the best outcomes for a hardware tech company especially considering that the company just started 4 years ago and the product got launched just about 2 years ago. #impressive Mirror expects $100M revenue by the end of 2020; that's from the combination of selling Mirrors and $39/month fitness contents. This acquisition also makes it one of the most successful female founder exists in the tech world. Huge congratulations to Brynn Jinnett Putnam , Hayley Bay Barna & everyone else involved. A few learnings from this stellar performance of Mirror and Bryann: 1) High quality products with clear value propositions win. 2) Having a software strategy and subscription model is critical for hardware companies which allows them to scale their companies in different ways and generate substantial returns. 3) Founders with strong affinity for their category, background in their industry, and vision for consumers' real needs can create magical products that scale fast. #bestproducts #femaleleadership #femalefounders #femaleleaders #productmarketfit #subscriptionmodel #hardware #exitstrategy #mirror #healthandfitness #wellness #mergersandacquisitions First Round Capital #fitness …see more

♥ 461 · Commentaires 23

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows while Dr. Conley gives an update on Trump’s health. WH CoS not an enviable position these days. …see more

♥ 460 · Commentaires 55

Want to fuel an active debate among market participants? Ask them to interpret this chart from Bloomberg Markets. Views are likely to include, though not be limited to: Irrational exuberance Rational exuberance given the scale and scope of the now-strengthened Federal Reserve Put Justified given accelerating and, so-far, healthy re-openings around the world; and The chart has limited, if any information content given the earnings uncertainty (with, again, bulls and bears having opposing views). #markets #stocks #earnings #investing #federalreserve #volatility #economy #equities #assetallocation #investmentmanagement #stockmarket #fed #centralbanks #monetarypolicy …see more

♥ 459 · Commentaires 103

The cover of The Economist this week -- this as the debate rages on the longer-term implications of yesterday's deplorable mob attack on Congress.

♥ 459 · Commentaires 76

What a historic moment. The SpaceX capsule & NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration crew completed a historic mission and achieved a successful splashdown after 45 years! This was a culmination of 10 years of collaboration between #ElonMusk 's #SpaceX and #NASA . Bill Gates ' famous quote seems apt for this moment, "Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years." I am trying to imagine where the world will be 10 years from now? How do we plan for it? Video Credits: NASA - https://lnkd.in/g7kJzQc …see more

♥ 458 · Commentaires 17

Was great to see Harsh Jain , CEO of Dream11 , share insights on scaling at #NPC2019 "Most startups want to do everything. But then you become Jack of all trades and master of none. You need to focus on one problem, nail it, scale it & then you earn the right to do everything else." …see more

♥ 456 · Commentaires 12

Walmart opens clinics in the US, which they ambitiously call "healthcare supercenters". Their aim is to provide cheap healthcare services in primary care, urgent care, diagnostics, x-rays, behavioral health and dental care. This step is not unusual from the retail giant - during the pandemic, they helped caregivers with distributing medical supplies and free COVID-testing, they even opened a mental health clinic earlier. If you'd like to understand the context behind such companies entering healthcare, why it is desirable or even necessary for them, read our updated ebook! Americans, what's your experience with Walmart Health Clinics so far? https://lnkd.in/g_wbucU #WalmartHealth #WalmartHealthClinic #HealthTech #TechGiant #DigitalHealth …see more

♥ 456 · Commentaires 40

When it comes to notable and growing dis-connects, it's not just fundamentals and markets. There are also growing disconnects within markets per this chart someone sent me (they came across it on zerohedge). #economy #stocks #bonds #investing #investors #markets …see more

♥ 454 · Commentaires 37

A reminder from Bloomberg of how unprecedented the last five weeks of jobless claims are in historical terms. #economy #employment #jobs #markets #wages #unemployment Bloomberg LP #economics …see more

♥ 453 · Commentaires 34

In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed Radhika from the Rocky Mountain Institute talks about the Global Cooling Prize and its mission to find & develop a climate-friendly solution that provides access to cooling to people around the world – without warming the planet: https://virg.in/iYq

♥ 452 · Commentaires 22

I always found this chart from 2015 interesting. It shows causes of death by number, causes of death by search volume, and causes of death as covered by the media. I wonder how crazy it would look in 2020. Not saying I expect the media to be proportional, but the millions of stories that matter that go unnoticed is sad. Especially the stories of hope and perspective. …see more

♥ 446 · Commentaires 58

BREAKING! Google hires a health care CEO to organize its fragmented health initiatives! Amazon did it before. Microsoft, Apple, Alibaba, where are yours? …see more

♥ 446 · Commentaires 8

3 serious US national security crises right now. 1. Pandemic 2. Massive cyber hack 3. Election legitimacy 1 and 2, badly mismanaged 3, wholly self created …see more

♥ 445 · Commentaires 69

Currently, there are an estimated 521 million Hindi speakers and 500 million other Indian language speakers in India. With over 125 million English speakers in India, less than 0.3 million of those speak English as their first language. The rest, speak in one or more of the 22 vernacular languages. The Indian startup ecosystem has taken notice of these trends and have begun a new love affair with the vernacular opportunity. More in our recently published report here - ( bit.ly/2sqarlB ) Four of our portfolio founders, Shradha Sharma   sattvik mishra   Priyanka Gill  and Sourabh Gupta  share more about the opportunities and the on-ground challenges that arise from targeting the non-english speaking consumers. …see more

♥ 443 · Commentaires 26

Some key insights from Mary Meeker's Internet Trends Report 2019, which are relevant for Indian #startups - 1. India has 12% of the total Internet users. Much of this adoption is driven by telecom operations, such as Jio which grew 2X in a year reaching 307 million subscribers. Affordable data plans and suite of bundled apps ensure that India is now “almost constantly” online. 2. Pictures and videos are becoming the default mode of communication. And mobiles are the devices of choice. 3. CACs are going up but can’t exceed LTV for very long. Efficient marketing tactics like recommendations, freemium offerings, such as free trials can help drive sales and keep CACs low. Read the full report here--> https://lnkd.in/fZVsDvs …see more

♥ 443 · Commentaires 17

The GameStop share situation is a fascinating little story of the modern era. The stock has basically become a Cryptocurrency, held together entirely by belief and scarcity and removed from fundamentals. The stock represents the power of social media and tribalism, and the democratization of a once exclusive world. Tools like Coinbase or Robinhood are making investing fun and accessible, it's becoming the masses vs the experts, just like technology democratized content creation, fashion influence, and then commerce. It's also a sign of too much money in the market, too many bored people and too many people out of work, and the get rich easily dream of the modern era I offer no view on it, other than to hope it doesn't come crashing down and hurt the most vulnerable lured into it by our celebration of winners and the silent reporting on the losers. https://lnkd.in/dpqBvnh …see more

♥ 440 · Commentaires 157

Signs of a turn around in the rate of infection both in New York and in many countries propelled this week's evolution in the dominant market narrative to when/how the economy reopens. It will take time but the stage after this is a lot more focus on the shape of the post-crisis landscape and its implications. This Wall Street Journal passage points to one of the many changed aspects -- how global supply chains are viewed in terms of their various trade-offs, including between cost-effective efficiency and resilience. #economy #markets #globalization #wsj #covid #covid19 #coronavirus #food #supplychains #NY #NewYork …see more

♥ 440 · Commentaires 147

% of Americans saying they’re better off now than they were four years ago Sep 2020 (Trump): 55% Dec 2012 (Obama): 45% Oct 2004 (Bush 43): 47% Jul 1992 (Bush 41): 38% Jul 1984 (Reagan): 44% -Gallup …see more

♥ 439 · Commentaires 134

Research found that consumers are 82% more likely to trust a company if the CEO is active on social media, but only one in five CEOs use social media to connect with their consumers. #brandmarketing #brandmanagement #influencers #socialmedia

♥ 439 · Commentaires 7

The Wall Street Journal on "giant companies...husbanding cash, cutting costs and tapping debt, all moves that bolster their resilience amid persistent uncertainty." The risk is that this transitions in a big way to a "trickling up" of layoffs as large companies "re-size"/"right-size" for the dreaded New Normal 2.0. https://lnkd.in/gifchFJ #economy #markets #debt #cash #newnormal …see more

♥ 438 · Commentaires 32

The solid all day, no drama rally strengthened very nicely into the market close. The major US stock indices ended essentially at their highs for the day: gains of 7-8% (see Bloomberg chart below for the Dow). Per one of the posts of early this morning, the best thing about this rally is the driver: Medical optimism. The key now is to get reinforcing more positive news, again on the medical news. #stocks #markets #stocks #markets #bonds #investmentmanagement #selloff #volatility #investing #stockmarket #equities #centralbanks #interestrates #forex #yields #gold #ecb #fixedincome #eurozone #forex #yields #gold #ecb #fixedincome #eurozone #liquidity #monetarypolicy #cnbc #fed …see more

♥ 437 · Commentaires 66

Per this from CNBC : The drama continues on Wall Street. I strongly suspect a book on this, if not more, along with a movie. What is hard to predict at this stage is the ending ... not just for those directly involved but also for the broader asset prices, regulation, financial stability, market structure, and possibly, even spillovers to the economy. #markets #investing #investors #investment #wallstreet #robinhood #gme #gamestop #hedgefunds #retail #equities #economy …see more

♥ 437 · Commentaires 59

Exciting to see Virgin Fest announce their 2020 lineup https://virg.in/5zM #VirginFest2020 #AllAreWelcome Virgin Fests

♥ 435 · Commentaires 27

An analysis of the ten most dynamic developments already reshaping healthcare. These technologies help win the battle against deadly diseases, and could eventually lead to healthier individuals living in healthier communities. Which one do you find the most beneficial? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #top10technologies …see more

♥ 435 · Commentaires 20

Add these this development to the list of what seemed highly unlikely just four month ago (and remains a puzzle for some focused mainly on fundamentals): With the most-recent rally in stocks, two more milestones are now clearly insights for the markets: A new record high for the S&P (now 1 percent away -- chart); and The Dow turning positive year-to-date. #economy #stocks #markets #investing #investors …see more

♥ 431 · Commentaires 56

I'm going beyond the first part with medical tricorders, the CRISPR/Cas-9 gene-editing method, and other futuristic medical technologies to watch for. What have I missed? …see more

♥ 431 · Commentaires 17

Another chart -- US money supply, via Bloomberg Markets -- to add to my (big and expanding) file of previously unlikelys/unthinkables that have become realities. #economy #markets #Fed #federalreserve #centralbanks #BloombergTV #economics #Bloomberg …see more

♥ 430 · Commentaires 59

Good morning. Wishing you all a wonderful week. Charts from the Financial Times' "Big Read" on how banks are navigating the Covid shock, especially as "untold millions of companies face bankruptcy amid unprecedented global lockdowns and travel bans." (link below). https://lnkd.in/gxNcKdx #economy #banks #markets …see more

♥ 429 · Commentaires 17

This is the last day of CES 2020, the biggest yearly consumer electronics event. The Medical Futurist team has gathered the 9 technologies from the show that are going to define digital health trends - though I also describe some whose existence I found a mystery... #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #ces #ces2020 …see more

♥ 429 · Commentaires 25

Great initiative by YourStory Media . Making for a better and stronger #India ! Shradha Sharma #KalaariFamily #Jobs #Entrepreneurship …see more

♥ 428 · Commentaires 15

Sahle-Work Zewde becomes the first female President of #Ethiopia . Via BBC News #WomensLeadership #womeninpolitics …see more

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Interesting results! This company reduced work hours to 5 hours a day and their team of 9 produced $9M in revenue last year! I call that high productivity and high revenue generated per employee! 👏🏻👏🏻 #productivity #worklifebalance

♥ 428 · Commentaires 23

This simple graph from The Economist suggests that #Europe is on its second #Covid wave, #India and #LatinAmerica are trying to get off their first one and the #US risks starting either a second or third wave.

♥ 424 · Commentaires 42

The third happiest country in the universe has one of the most advanced digital health systems alongside an elaborated and concise national digital health strategy for the next four years.

♥ 424 · Commentaires 13

From the Wall Street Journal. We can think of this as involving three groups of States ... That is, states that will Re-open as soon as they adhere to Federal guidelines Slower ones Pre-empters As such, the US will run a natural experiment of sorts, generating lots of heath, economic and social data that -- hopefully -- will be well analyzed and used for good. #economy #covid19 #covid #coronavirus #wsj The Wall Street Journal …see more

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Here's another astounding graph -- also unthinkable just a few weeks ago -- with another sharp and unprecedented spike in a very short period of time: The Fed's balance sheet has expanded to above $6 trillion ... and it's going much higher. #centralbanks #federalreserve #economy #markets #economiccrisis #fed Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board …see more

♥ 417 · Commentaires 44

This would be bad news for several reasons, including for widespread hopes for an eventual critical mass in community immunity pending the development of a vaccine. The hope is that it's due to bad test results etc rather than coronavirus patients getting ill again. https://lnkd.in/eR8QANG #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #immunity #Korea #vaccine #telegraph The Telegraph …see more

♥ 417 · Commentaires 49

BREAKING NEWS! Babylon Health just announced that Rwanda will be the world's most advanced country for digital health! We analyzed Rwanda's digital health efforts and policies before and it seemed like it's Wakanda but for real. This announcement further confirms this (how many people mocked me when I told Rwanda would be a digital health country...!): https://lnkd.in/dnwswBU Here are the facts: * 10-year partnership between Babyl (Babylon’s service in Rwanda) and the Government of Rwanda to build Africa’s first universal primary care service, using a digital-first approach * People in rural villages through to largest cities in Rwanda will be able to have a consultation with a doctor or nurse within minutes over their mobile phone through the country’s national health service * Medical staff will be aided by Babylon’s Artificial Intelligence-powered triage & symptom checker platform * Every consultation will be paid for through the government’s community-based health insurance scheme known as Mutuelle de Santé, which is managed by the Rwandan Social Security. #themedicalfuturis#themedicalfuturis#themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice …see more

♥ 417 · Commentaires 40

Some good (self-explanatory) charts from the Wall Street Journal regarding data in today's US jobs report. #economy #employment #unemployment #markets #jobs …see more

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Mind-reading exoskeletons, digital tattoos, 3D printed drugs, RFID implants for recreational purposes: mindblowing innovations are coming to medicine and healthcare almost every single day. We shortlisted some of the greatest ideas and developments that could give us a glimpse into the future of medicine, but we found so many that we had trouble fitting them into one article. Here are the first ten spectacular medical innovations to watch for. …see more

♥ 415 · Commentaires 14

Canva ’s is an inspiring entrepreneurial success story - a testament to finding hidden opportunities. it democratized #design and unleashed #creativity among those of us who are not trained in design. By making design accessible, easy, and quick, they captured a large market. Great entrepreneurs see opportunities that others don’t. They build great products that endure, make their customers happy, and inspire their customers to become their best evangelists. #Markets …see more

♥ 413 · Commentaires 25

Graphs about how tech changes are always interesting, charts about how behaviors changes are alway fascinating. A lot going on here. One also can't underestimate whether people are lying more as they are more concerned about "data" Or maybe we just have way more boring kids now …see more

♥ 412 · Commentaires 117

Constituting yet another illustration of the massive gap between Main Street and Wall Street, and in the midst of massive liquidity injections into financial markets by central banks, Bloomberg estimates that the top 15 earning hedge fund managers made $23 billion in 2020. #markets #hedgefunds #investing #investors …see more

♥ 412 · Commentaires 47

One couldn't ask for more. At a fireside chat on Bandhan Bank's 2nd Anniversary in Kolkata, former RBI Governor D Subbara was at his candid best. He said farm loan waiver inflationary and not deflationary as perceived by certain quarters and the ordinance to arm RBI to intervene in bad loan solution should have a sunset clause. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, Bandhan founder, said the bank has kickstarted the IPO process. …see more

♥ 411 · Commentaires 29

Big surges in cases in US, Europe and Canada. But significantly lower mortality rates. If you’re reporting on this, critical to mention both.

♥ 411 · Commentaires 56

Here is the first effort I am aware of to rank US Business schools on combined MBA, EMBA and Executive Education rankings, by Financial Times. So proud Wharton came out no 1. http://on.ft.com/2A0DJNh

♥ 409 · Commentaires 14

On progress in flattening the covid-19 infection curve in a group of countries--step one of a multi-step approach to re-opening economies in a safe and durable fashion. It's a process that's inherently difficult, includes at times unstable trade-offs, and requires significant agility. #covid #covid19 #coronavirus #economy #infections #infectioncontrol #bloomberg Bloomberg LP …see more

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These are the 5 trends that will be the focus of pharmaceutical companies in the coming decade - determined by leaps in artificial intelligence, patient empowerment and 3D printed drugs. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #pharma #pharmaceutics #drugdevelopment #artificialintelligence #ai …see more

♥ 406 · Commentaires 22

This year has been challenging for all of us, but it also presents us with the opportunity to think about reimagining a future we are proud to be a part of. In the first part of ExpertSpeak, Raghava Rao , India CFO, Amazon India discussed about the foundational role of a #CFO . In this, the concluding part, Raghava delves deeper into how a CFO should handle shareholder expectations and conflict, striking the right balance between #growth and profitability, and dealing with the dynamic, unpredictable world of #startups . Thank you, Raghava, for this wide-ranging discussion on #finance . I hope you will all enjoy reading our conversation. …see more

♥ 405 · Commentaires 6

#TopRisks2021 is live! In 2020, Eurasia Group correctly predicted a contested (“Rigged”) US election as our Top Risk. Which geopolitical threats should you watch out for in 2021, and which one is #1? Find out 👇 …see more

♥ 403 · Commentaires 15

China's second quarter GDP is out: A 3.2% growth in GDP (YoY), rebounding from the prior quarter fall of 6.8% and limiting the first half contraction to 2.6%. This official growth estimate is almost a full percentage point above the median expected market forecast. #economy #china #growth …see more

♥ 403 · Commentaires 93

Almost each of our organs has already been 3D printed or created artificially - why not the most vital and scarce part of our body, blood?

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It's often hard to make sense of the current trends - Who will they affect? When are they going to materialize? Why are they relevant? For disambiguation, I collected the top 40 digital health trends, and classified them in a single infographic along 3 key factors: 1. Does the trend affect patients or healthcare professionals? 2. Which stage of the delivery of healthcare and the practice of medicine is affected by the trend? 3. Is the outcome of the trend already available, is its development in progress, or does it still need some time to materialize? Click and expand the infographic to get a full picture about the key trends and innovations! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #digitalhealthtrends #infographic #healthcaredata #healthtrends #infographics …see more

♥ 400 · Commentaires 51

BIG DREAMS OF SMALL FINANCE BANKS -- Mint's South India Banking Conclave in Bangalore in the first week of June. Among others, Founder and CEO of two listed entities -- Ujjivan and Equitas were on the panel. Many feel "small" sobriquet comes on their way of dreaming big! …see more

♥ 399 · Commentaires 5

The effectiveness of the leading vaccines—including against all the new variants found so far—is staggering. This should be every vaccine headline.

♥ 399 · Commentaires 20

Interesting insight into the issues that Americans want companies to prioritise to create a more just, inclusive, and sustainable economy in Just Capital’s latest #JUSTSurvey : https://lnkd.in/d8udC3G #ReadByRichard

♥ 399 · Commentaires 10

Read the latest O'Shares ETFs report on internet technology and e-commerce to see which companies are likely to benefit from “stay-play-work-shop” from home trends. Follow O'Shares ETFs for more market data and research.

♥ 398 · Commentaires 13

#Biometric security has so far included fingerprint, iris or retinal scans and even voice. But research shows that each of us has a unique laugh and it could actually be possible to create a digital signature for each unique #laugh . Hmm, I am not yet prepared to fake a laugh to get into my bank account or into my office! …see more

♥ 398 · Commentaires 19

When it comes to inflation, the vast majority of economists and Wall Street analysts agree the short-term risk is low -- mainly, but not only, due to the damage suffered by the demand side of the economy. But the longer the time horizon, the greater the dispersion in views. Here's the perspective of the Financial Times' Martin Wolf. https://lnkd.in/ga5EJti #economy #markets #inflation #centralbanks #monetarypolicy #financeandeconomy #ft Financial Times …see more

♥ 398 · Commentaires 51

The conversation with CNBC's Elizabeth Schulze -- on the economy, policy priorities, markets and the Federal Reserve. https://lnkd.in/gQjanaa #markets #economy #investing #investing #federalreserve #stocks #equities #bonds #recession #investmentmanagement #fed #assetallocation #stockmarket CNBC Elizabeth Schulze …see more

♥ 398 · Commentaires 28

Small-Cap Quality has beat this strategy while providing better downside protection. The team O'Shares ETFs shares the data here, http://bit.ly/2KCI2B2

♥ 395 · Commentaires 17

An environment fostering innovation & investments requires an evolved & rationalised tax system. #Budget2019 has been rewarding for the startup ecosystem with their move to ease Angel Tax and elimination of scrutiny of the IT dept on the valuation of startups. #BudgetForNewIndia

♥ 391 · Commentaires 11

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL: Bosses of Uktarsh (readying to go for an IPO), Jana (back to the black), AU (the most expensive bank in India), Jio Payments Bank (working on big plans) and Suryodaya (IPO round the corner). AT Business Standard Annual Banking Forum #bsbankingforum …see more

♥ 391 · Commentaires 8

The #covid19 economy in one statistic: #Zoom is now worth more than the world's top 7 #airlines COMBINED

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Bloomberg Economics on revisions in global growth forecasts. Normally, such large revisions, let alone successive ones in a short period of time, would be highly unusual -- and especially so for a current year. Not so in a world where there's uncertainty on the extent of the fall and the speed/scale of the subsequent recovery. (For the record, I still think -- unfortunately -- that the forecasts are too optimistic.) #economy #growth #coronavirus #covid19 #markets #bloomberg …see more

♥ 391 · Commentaires 20

An illustration of a risk I've been worried and written about: Layoffs migrating up from small-/medium-size companies to large one. Remember, as tempted as we are to think of airlines as an expectation, they're more of a leading indicator of what's ahead if healthy re-openings elude us. #economy #jobs #layoffs #employment #airline United Airlines …see more

♥ 391 · Commentaires 43

The future of #healthcare will involve an integration of #robotics and #telemedicine called tele-nursing. IEEE describes tele-nursing as a human nurse remotely controlling a robot to perform most of the tasks involved in patient care. #COVID19 has greatly accelerated the use of robotics in healthcare, with hospitals around the world and in India like Fortis & AIIMs actively testing & deploying robots for different use cases. Medical robots are estimated to be a $17B industry by 2023. …see more

♥ 389 · Commentaires 32

This is a slide from Uber's first pitch deck from 2008. What is your first reaction when you see it? There are barely any design elements. Just a lot of text and a few images added in between. But the text does a great job of conveying the market potential and innovative solution effectively. Out of the 25 slides, slide 3 is what caught my eye the most. Addresses the pain point of drivers and also highlights the behavior change, 'digital hail' that is a game-changing improvement. You don't need a polished deck to raise #VentureCapital , you need clear insights and conviction. Find the link to the full pitch deck in the comment section. #Innovation #Startups …see more

♥ 389 · Commentaires 24

Based on newly available data from the World Bank, The Economist looks at developing country indebtedness to China. https://lnkd.in/g3mWGA3 #economy #markets #em #emergingmarkets #china The Economist …see more

♥ 389 · Commentaires 46

One thing we can all agree, the future of #work will be different from the status quo of just a few months ago. The lockdown has forced enterprises & employees alike to find new formats to collaborate & be productive. Here are the excerpts of the #poll about #workplace preferences. …see more

♥ 386 · Commentaires 22

Quite an intra-session reversal for US stocks. After significant early gains, the Dow ended flat while the S&P and NASDAQ closed 0.9-2.1% lower. These reversals pale in comparison to Tesla 's: An almost 20 percentage point turnaround as the early 16% surge gave way to a 3% decline. #markets #stocks #investing #investors #tsla …see more

♥ 386 · Commentaires 53

Here is what today's highly volatile price action in GameStop looks like so far. It's intensifying interest in the "retail versus hedge funds" narrative, as well as that of the "establishment" crushing a "retail uprising." It's attracting increasing interest from politicians and regulators And all this seems to be crowding out any and all consideration of the larger issues of financial stability, pressures on efficient price signaling and resource allocation, and other market functioning aspects. #investing #investment #markets #economy #investors #equities #stocks #gme #gamestop …see more

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McKinsey & Company is the Knowledge Partner to the Fortune Global Forum which kicked off today in Guangzhou. I'll be sharing videos and other updates from the Forum here, including videos of inspiring remarks by Jack Ma, Founder and CEO of Alibaba. Check back here and follow me to get my latest updates. …see more

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Trump came in and redid all of the Obama Executive orders, and now Biden will come in and redo all the Trump executive orders. And that is no way to govern, but that is the only way available to govern. #QuickTake GZERO Media https://lnkd.in/dfZKcHK …see more

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197 in 100,000 people have cancer on average according to the World Cancer Research Fund. We must fight together to bring down these numbers. That's why research and practice in precision medicine, targeted therapies, genetics, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence are so important! #WorldCancerDay #future #letsfightcancer #business #nanotechnology #cancer #design #innovation #digitalhealth …see more

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Excited to see #LauncherOne fly again - Virgin Orbit has announced the window for #LaunchDemo2 https://virg.in/RXC

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BREAKING NEWS! The FDA has recently given 510(k) clearance to the OpenSight Augmented Reality System, the first augmented reality (AR) medical solution for Microsoft HoloLens cleared for use in pre-operative surgical planning. A huge step forward for augmented (mixed) reality to improve surgical care. …see more

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Annadurai delivered an inspiring session at NASSCOM Product Connect today on how excellent customer service wins loyalty & trust in the long run. While his Amazing Auto is equipped with all latest gadgets & amenities, Anna was quick to note that the main USP though is his personal touch. #NPC2019 https://lnkd.in/fY82SEx …see more

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Three charts from the interesting publications posted on the IMF website The overall cautious tone, the emphasis on uncertainty, and the balance of risk discussions are done well, as are the more focused analyses. The quantified country growth forecasts, while significantly down, still seem optimistic. #IMF #WEO #economy #markets #centralbanks #growth #coronavirus #covid19 …see more

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Bain & Company & Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (IVCA) #VentureCapital report does a good job of highlighting and summarising multiple macro trends across sectors. One of the key trends is the growth of #SaaS companies from #India : -Indian product and engineering talent now rival the best of the best from Silicon Valley. -Products developed from Indian SaaS companies are as good or better than the rest of the world for a fraction of the cost. -There is also increasing comfort & willingness of companies to buy high ticket software solutions without human assistance/selling. 2019 was also the second most active year globally for VC investments: https://lnkd.in/fm-USA9 …see more

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One more from the updated set of tables and charts from the IMF's World Economic Outlook released today. One of the most striking things for me The dispersion in expected 2020 growth performance for the listed countries: A high/low range of 8 percentage points for advanced countries and 9 for developing countries. #economy #IMF International Monetary Fund …see more

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‪President Donald Trump just announced that the current coronavirus guidelines will be extended until the April 30. With that, and for understandable health reasons, the US economy will remain at a virtual standstill well into May, at least, with a tricky restart also after that. #economy #markets #coronavirus …see more

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Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel on inflation prospects and what it means for bonds . He joins those worrying about higher yields, the erosion of the risk mitigation potential of government bonds and, with that, the challenges facing the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio. The Wharton School #investment #economy #investing #bonds #investors #inflation #economyrecovery …see more

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From Railway hospitals and drone disinfectors in India to Rice ATMs in Vietnam, it is heartening to see interesting solutions being developed to tackle COVID-19. #Day21 #IndiaLockdown If you are working on a solution to combat #COVID19 , apply here- https://actgrants.in …see more

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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi , announced extending the #IndiaLockdown yesterday & many of us are probably frustrated with being indoors for so long. But we should all do our best to follow the 7 point strategy & look at the bigger goal-Get through the #COVID19 crisis with minimal long-term effects. This podcast from Harvard Business Review is apt for current times: -How past #leaders have successfully dealt with different crises -Common mistakes leaders make -How the best leaders excel in crisis situations by thinking longer-term & trusting their teams https://lnkd.in/fYP5hVk …see more

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The ongoing pandemic is exerting the whole world both physically and mentally. One thing is sure to be asked by everyone: when will all this be over and when will COVID-19 end? The Medical Futurist team analyzed the probability and impact of 3 potential scenarios. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus …see more

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Good morning. CNBC numbers on this summer's impressive S&P rally which, as of now, includes the best August since 1986 (and this is before you factor in US futures currently pointing to a higher open). #economy #markets #stocks #equity #investing #investors CNBC …see more

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Good morning. Starting today with another item to add to my list of once unlikely/unthinkable becoming reality: A more than 10-times over-subscribed 100 year bond issued at less than 1%. This is what happened this morning with Austria's ultra-long bond issuance. #markets #austria #bonds #investing #investors …see more

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Stock markets can go through extended periods of declines. Investors may be tempted to sell their investments when markets go down in fear that they may go even lower, but this can be a costly strategy. Find out why …see more

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Interesting to see how Covid is embedding technology more deeply into our homes. #WeekendMusings #Technology Video Credits: World Economic Forum …see more

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Angela Merkel is Europe’s most important leader. Without her, a coordinated Covid response wouldn't have been possible. Her impending departure leaves a big gap in the continent’s ability to address big challenges. Learn more in Eurasia Group 's #TopRisks2021 report. …see more

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In the latest Financial Times "Big Read," Robin Wigglesworth takes up a topic we've discussed during the last few years: The morphing and migration of risk from banks to the non-banking sector -- this as concerns persist that the current economic shutdown will result in more market stress. https://lnkd.in/egRjn9q #equities #economy #financeandeconomy #markets #selloff #volatility #centralbanks #assetmanagement #Assetmanagers #investmentmanagement #FT …see more

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Based on top tier publications, the world’s top 2, and 5 of the top 15, #universities for #mathematics and #computer #science are in China. Implications for future of #innovation #artificialintelligence ? From The Economist.

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Self-explanatory chart from today's Dealbook from The New York Times #economy #banks #banking Andrew Ross Sorkin

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Product is at the heart of success for any startup. How then to go about building a Product Roadmap in the continuous evolution of products? Akshay Kothari, COO of Notion, shares his learnings: -Setup a process to consistently listen to your customer's problems -But don't automatically build what your customer demands -Analyze the core problems by continually asking "why" -Then agree on what problems are worth solving. -Priortise and align teams to the product direction #Startups #Success #KalaariPodcast …see more

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Google recently released the results of a two-year study that sought to answer the question, "What makes a Google team effective?"​ What did they discover? The results showed that the individuals on a team matter less than how those team members interact, structure their work, and view their contributions. Individuals on teams with higher psychological safety are less likely to leave Google, more likely to harness the power of diverse ideas and bring in more revenue. Click below to read more about what the antidote to a toxic work culture is. #WorkplaceCulture #HumanBehavior #Indistractable …see more

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The surge in gold continues this morning as more investors see it as one of the least unattractive risk mitigator -- adding exposure to both tactical and strategic portfolios. #markets #gold #investing #investors …see more

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Once in a while, there is a company that achieves the impossible. Tesla crossing the $500 billion-mark and revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry is a testament. This little history of the EV industry has many points to ponder. Here's why the incumbents couldn't solve it, and an upstart like Tesla overtook them in no time at all. #AutomotiveIndustry #ElectricVehicles #Technology Video Credits: Visual Capitalist …see more

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‪From CNBC ... and even more impressive when you take into account the disappointing economic data, the Congressional stalemate on the relief bill, the increase in China-US tensions, and the list goes on. #markets #economy #stocks #investing #investors ‬ #cnbc #china …see more

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Despite the production cut, WTI oil is back below $20. Illustrates markets' concern about declining global demand. More generally, also highlights the growing difference between asset classes that are supported by/or perceived to have the potential support of Fed liquidity support ... and those who don’t. #markets #fed #bonds #oil …see more

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One of the clips from this morning's conversation with Jonathan Ferro -- on the Fed put, the risk of moral hazard in stock markets, investing implications and the threat of resource mis-allocations throughout the economy. https://lnkd.in/eaEAvVH #economy #bailouts #BloombergTV #FT The Wall Street Journal Financial Times Bloomberg LP #bonds #markets #interestrates #equities #investmentmanagement #investing #stocks #centralbanks Jonathan Ferro …see more

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Good morning. A snapshot of markets' performance in January 2021, and how it compares to 2020 as a whole. Needless to say, these numbers hide some pretty notable moves -- be it over the month (e.g., the 4ish percentage points reversal in US indices in late Jan) or within markets (e.g., GameStop). #markets #stocks #economy #trading #equities #investing #economy2020 #gold #fx #investors …see more

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Most of us live in countries where obesity kills more people than malnutrition. Here we describe 7+1 ways how digital health technologies can support traditional methods in its prevention and treatment. #obesity #digitalheath #health #healthcare #technology …see more

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What will work tomorrow? In less than 30 seconds. Watch below and share your thoughts on what you believe comes next...#marketing

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We decided to collect every artificial intelligence-based algorithm that already received FDA approval – meaning that they are proven, reliable, and accurate solutions enabled by an official regulator for medical use. Let’s see the infographic in details! …see more

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While Germany ranks among the top countries in terms of COVID-19 cases, the number of fatal cases is merely a fraction of the total cases. We analyzed why they manage the epidemic so successfully and what we could learn from them. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus #Germany #Covid19germany #coronavirusgermany …see more

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So cool to see two of my favorite things: Dota2 and machine learning intersect. A bot developed by OpenAI, an Elon Musk's artificial intelligence research non-profit , recently beat one of Dota2's top competitive players. For those unfamiliar with Dota2, it is a popular 5 vs. 5 game created by  Valve .  Here's what Elon Musk tweeted out: "OpenAI first ever to defeat world's best players in competitive eSports. Vastly more complex than traditional board games like chess & Go." cc: Greg Brockman …see more

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What Really Is The 4th Industrial Revolution, And What Does It Mean For You? As we are in the midst of the #4th #Industrial #Revolution that in many ways was #accelerated as we faced the realities of COVID-19, let’s consider what the 4th Industrial Revolution is, what it means for #business and for the human professionals who might need new #skills to help them succeed in the new normal. …see more

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Why did the Reserve Bank have to take the moratorium route to sew the Yes Bank deal? Why now? Why couldn't the management find investors? And, what next for Yes Bank?

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5G in healthcare will finally allow the building of infrastructure suitable for the interplay of health sensors, algorithms, and smart devices, for the smooth operation of telemedicine, or even for providing a way for parents to interact with babies who are stuck in incubators. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice …see more

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Every technology that helps make patients the point-of-care is on the right track. This device helps monitor lung sounds remotely. #healthcare #digitalhealth …see more

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In my usual Sunday night chart tour, couldn't help being again struck by these four emerging market foreign exchange markets. Some will see these sharp depreciations -- in each of Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and South Africa -- as the currency carrying the adjustment burden. The BIG challenge is that, in this particular economic environment, the resulting dislocations may overwhelm the adjustment process. #markets #currency #investmentmanagement #volatility #em #emergingmarkets …see more

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The surge in bitcoins continues today. Prices are nearing all time highs with a notable difference compared to three years -- a lot less hype. #markets #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #crypto #investing #investors #bitcoins #bitcointrading …see more

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Venture capitalists have invested more than $800 million in at least 14 known startups who offer health chatbots recently. It's a market we definitely have to take seriously, both in terms of variety and quality. Here you can find the top 12 health chatbots that we can heartily recommend. What's your experience with them? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #chatbots #healthchatbot #healthchatbots #chatbot #virtualassistant #artificialintelligene #ai …see more

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While we believe that fears about technology, especially A.I., replacing physicians are unfounded, we should acknowledge the impact of fast-paced innovation happening in healthcare on the various medical specialties. That’s what our latest infographic illustrates. Check it out! …see more

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Meanwhile, gold prices continue to march higher this morning, up another 1.8%. #markets #investors #investing

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You keep your phone always near, plus it's probably the most versatile object you've ever had. These make it the most powerful digital health device. You can already analyze skin lesions, detect Alzheimer's, sense oxygen saturation, and I haven't mentioned the variety of fitness apps. Nor its potentials in almost all areas of healthcare. What health features do you use on your smartphone? #Smartphone #DigitalHealth #HealthApps #SmartphoneHealth #MedicalApps …see more

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After 51 years of bank nationalisation, the government has finally realised that it should not be in the business of running all public sector banks. #banks #finance #economy #banking #financialservices #financialinclusion #PSUbanks #Budget …see more

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US April #employment report is out. In terms of the headlines that will dominate the financial and general media outlets: -A record setting 20.5 million loss in #jobs (re data back to 1939) -The #unemployment rate surges to 14.7%. -Per earlier tweet, the 7.9% surge in wage growth is highly distorted by a sad compositional issue: the burden of job losses is being carried by the lower paid workers in the #economy . (The tragic implications of this are visible, in part, in the long lines outside food banks.) --Some worrisome internals include a jump to 17.6% in the teen unemployment rate. Going through the details. More to follow. …see more

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My colleagues at McKinsey & Company 's global COVID-19 response team have released their third briefing note. In this note, they describe emerging archetypes of epidemic progressions; outline two scenarios for the pandemic and its economic effects; and observe some of the ways that business can improve on its early responses. The numbers are daunting, but look to Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore for examples of how a variety of measures implemented in tandem and swiftly have proven effective at managing the spread of the disease. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATE: https://lnkd.in/gxEPFcb My thoughts to all my friends and connections here on LinkedIn as we work through this difficult time. #economy #economicimpact #covid #covid19 #coronavirus …see more

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The week could well feel like drinking from a firehose for markets and the global economy. The long list of things on tap include: US elections, jobs report, Fed meeting, and PMI; and The Bank of England policy meeting on Thursday, the very day England enters its lockdown. All this with the overlay of Covid and Q-3 earnings. Tighten your seat belts. #volatility #markets #economy #investing #equities #fed #stocks #bonds #economics #centralbanks #federalreserve #monetarypolicy #recession #gdp #investors #liquidity #covid #investments #Fed #BoE #bankofengland #covid19economy #covid19 #interestrates #fx #foreignexchange #inequality …see more

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In the future, minuscule sensors, digital twins, and artificial intelligence could strengthen cardiologists. Let’s see what the future of cardiology might look like! #technology #digitalhealth #future #cardiology #healthcare #medicine …see more

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The Economist joins others in going beyond just highlighting the big/growing disconnect between finance (Wall Street) and the real economy (Main Street) It rightly notes that this disconnect is "unsustainable" and, if left unchecked, will result in "a backlash against business." #economy #markets #economics #inequality #wallstreet #mainstreet …see more

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How exposed are U.S. internet giants to trade wars? Facebook and Google drive only 6% of sales on average from China. Here’s the data.

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Dream11 & Cure.Fit among BCG's Top 100 Global tech challengers. #KalaariFamily #Startups #Entrepreneurship

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Congratulations to the Netherlands, which just got one step closer to patient empowerment! Bruno Bruins, the Dutch minister for medical care pledged 75 million EUR to make medical data available for all patients online - commenting: “With this €75 million grant I want to make it possible for patients to take control of their own medical data." A similar idea has already been implemented successfully in Denmark and Sweden, to the satisfaction of patients and caregivers alike - we wrote about such best practices recently, and I'm glad we can augment the list next time with this Dutch example! Our analysis of similar national initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gnGEekj #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #netherlands #medicaldata #patientempowerment #patientcentricity …see more

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Diversity and inclusion span beyond just culture, but also in product development as well.  At the same time, D&I go beyond just race or gender, but also accessibility. I'm so glad to hear that Apple is proposing new emojis to create a more inclusive experience for those who experience disabilities, including hidden ones.  The new emojis will be broken down into four categories: blind and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physical motor disabilities, and including, hidden disabilities. Such a welcoming proposal and future update! 💙 …see more

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Over 30 countries have either banned or are about to ban Huawei and ZTE from their 5G networks. This is the most important lasting foreign policy accomplishment of the Trump Administration...and one that the incoming Biden team is fully aligned with.

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Here, we collected the most promising digital health ideas and companies over the years that proved to be the greatest flops in medical innovation so far.

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Here, we launched an article series to look at the countries with the most experience. Let’s start with a truly positive example: the fairytale from the digital republic: Estonia.

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It's notable that the smaller agencies have the best websites. Take a big global creative agency and it's one massive compromise.  Take a passionate group of founders and it's just brilliant. Check out.... https://www.bukwild.com /  or  https://www.ginlane.com/ …see more

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A big day for US markets tomorrow with the release of the first quarter (Q-1) GDP and the conclusion of the 2-day Federal Reserve policy meeting. As few expect new policy actions, the Fed's communication challenge (and, therefore, the scope for market reaction) is less in the statement and more in the press conference ... particularly when it comes to (i) the execution details of the previously-announced measures, and (ii) other measures should they be needed. As regards the GDP number, and even though the economic shut down started in mid March, consensus expectation is for a 4% contraction. Would be the first negative quarter in six years, would get close to the -4.4% of Q-1 2009, though not the -8.4% of the last quarter of 2008. Sadly, the contraction of the first quarter of this year will, in retrospect, prove to be very small relative to the one occurring this quarter. #markets #economy …see more

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Paginemediche, an Italian digital health startup, created a chatbot that diagnoses COVID-19 - some provinces already offer it as a public health service. Before reading this news, Dr. Gábor Csató, CEO of the Hungarian National Ambulance Service, just told me about the impossibility of attending to every call on the toll-free numbers, noting that a chatbot would be needed. Now the Italians made it. If it proves to be efficient, it could be easily implemented in other countries too! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #coronavirus #COVID19 #telemedicine #chatbot …see more

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An important chart from Bloomberg Markets. It points to what I tried to convey this morning on CNBC's Squawk Box -- that is, considerable cognitive resistance to internalizing the massive uncertainties surrounding four big issues that are key to economic, social, corporate and market wellbeing. More to follow. #markets #cnbc #investmentmanagement #economy #volatility #selloff #centralbanks #investing #bloomberg …see more

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No matter whether it gives us a feeling of security or threat, facial recognition technology is already omnipresent in today's societies. In this article, I explore what it brings into healthcare, in the not so far future - is it something that you look forward to? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI …see more

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For the first time ever, Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon will be facing Congress in the #antitrust probe. Breaking up of AT&T in the 1980s led to better consumer products and more affordable services in the long run. Similarly, the outcomes of the probe with the tech giants will likely have far-reaching consequences. #JeffBezos opening statement is an insightful read. He also addresses some points that led to #Amazon ’s success. Some key takeaways: -Companies of all sizes should be open to #scrutiny . Embracing transparency is shown to have a high-level impact on performance and productivity -Most of our regrets are acts of omission- the things we didn’t try, the paths untraveled -Obsess about your customers. (The word "customers" is mentioned a total of 37 times in Bezos' letter) -Failure inevitably comes along with invention and risk-taking. Be a ‘garage entrepreneur’. Experiment & take calculated risks …see more

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Apple grew from 8,000 employees and $7B in revenue in 1997 (The year Steve Jobs returned), to 137,000 employees and $260B in revenue in 2019. They value 3 #leadership characteristics: 1. Deep expertise 2. Immersion in the details of their individual functions 3. A willingness to collaboratively debate other functions during collective decision-making #humanresources …see more

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ECB President, Christine Lagarde, is right in warning European leaders that GDP could well decline by as much as 15%. Too many politicians still under-appreciate the gravity of the economic situation, the pain and suffering of so many, and the risk of durable structural damage. #ecb #economy #growth Christine Lagarde …see more

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The software is designed to detect greater than a mild level of diabetic retinopathy by using an A.I. algorithm to analyze images of the adult eye taken with a special retinal camera. A doctor uploads the images to a cloud server, and the software then delivers a positive or negative result. This is the first device authorized to provide a screening decision without the need for a specialized doctor to interpret the image or results. It's just the beginning. #artificialintelligence #AI #innovation #technology #healthcare #medicine …see more

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‪Hard not be scared by the size/speed of this unprecedented spike in US jobless claims. Indications are that, due to systems being overwhelmed, they under-estimate the financial pain and economic insecurity society is already feeling ... and this, sadly, with more job losses ahead‬. #economy #jobs …see more

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E-commerce mega trends in online shopping, social media and cloud are driving secular growth for global Internet companies. Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97 …see more

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McDonald’s( in Europe) is the most digitally transformed business we never talk about .The self serve system and the way it’s integrated into the kitchens is astonishingly fast. Partnerships for delivery impressive too. The Digital kiosk self serve ordering tech is impressive although the booking flow isn’t well designed. Way too many steps.

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FINANCING THE INFORMAL SECTOR -- A panel discussion at Mint's 11th Annual Banking Conclave in Mumbai. CEOs of four small finance banks (two of them are listed), one NBFC (Centrum Finance) and a bank (RBL Bank) brain-storming issues such as cash-flow based financing for the MSME sector. …see more

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The #global #economy in one graphic - #USA is close to one-quarter, #China is 1/6, #Japan is no 3 at 6%. Shows just how high the stakes are in China-US relations

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Well...it’s been quite an interesting week in America. Now it’s time to get down to #business . #BidenHarris2020 #WomenLeaders #WomensLeadership #KamalaHarris #LetTheHealingBegin …see more

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The The Wall Street Journal 's Amrith Ramkumar on reconciling the recent rebound in US stocks with developments in both the economy and several other market segments. An important insight comes from the behavior of corporate bonds...highlighting the influence of the Federal Reserve. https://lnkd.in/emd6KcJ #economy #markets #bonds #federalreserve #equities #stocks #investing #interestrates #investmentmanagement #volatility #fed #fixedincome #centralbanks #ecb #assetallocation #wsj …see more

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The Financial Times on concerns among #banks in the #UK that "up to half of the £18.5bn of “bounce back” #coronavirus loans are unlikely to be repaid" Speaks to a risk that developing economists are well aware of: that of mixing commercial and developmental objectives https://lnkd.in/gpJF59x …see more

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This Bloomberg chart -- on a worrisome US labor market indicator -- highlights the competing messages that emerged from Friday's jobs report notwithstanding the beat on the headline numbers. For background: https://lnkd.in/gWipk9J #economy #economics #markets #jobs #employment #unemployment #bloomberg …see more

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‪Says it all (and further to the post from early this morning which also explained in what particular way the Federal Reserve would intervene in this market with notably higher credit risk). #investing #investors #matkets #bonds #markets #fed #centralbanks #economics ‬ …see more

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Two charts that illustrate the current debate in markets : The recent strong momentum driving the recovery in stocks around the world, with the rotation trade still in it's early days; and The concurrent rise in valuations and how this should be interpreted in the midst of massive central bank support. #markets #stocks #investing #bonds #economy #stockmarket #equities #investmentmanagement #assetallocation #fed #centralbanks #federalreserve …see more

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From The Wall Street Journal #stocks #Tesla #TSLA #investing #investors #markets #equities …see more

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‪US COVID cases ‬ ‪January: 7‬ ‪February: 63‬ ‪March: 188,391‬ ‪April: 887,295‬ ‪May: 723,546‬ ‪June: 854,019‬ ‪July: 1,918,348‬ ‪August: 1,473,786‬ ‪September: 1,216,621‬ ‪October: 1,946,876‬ ‪November: 3,075,000 (so far)‬ …see more

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Two of the many charts that try to capture the unemployment tragedy unfolding in the US due to the CoronaVirus shock: The first chart illustrates how, in just one month, a decade's worth of job creation has been wiped out (source: Bloomberg LP ); and The second comparing this to prior recessions (source Financial Times ). #economy #jobs #unemployment #joblessness #markets #bloomberg #ft #coronavirus …see more

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Ahead of a week full of key central bank announcements, this global equity chart from Bloomberg captures the three recent market phases: The sharp downturn due to the economic/corporate impact of the CoronaVirus Two rebounds reflecting the impact of policies Range bound awaiting news. #markets #equities #investing #bonds #economy #selloff #investmentmanagement …see more

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US stock indices closed 1.3-1.6% lower on news that President @realDonaldTrump had instructed his fiscal negotiators to pull out of talks with Democrats. I'm not particularly surprised that talks broke down so close to the elections. More surprised that so many believed otherwise #economy #markets #economics #investing #stocks #equities #volatility …see more

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April will be remembered by many for so many things, including a stark contrast between the economy and markets: Historic economic lock downs, sharp GDP contractions and huge loss of jobs versus Very strong stock market performance (CNBC chart below). (April will also be remembered for a negative oil price!) #markets #stockmarket #economy #equities #stocks #cnbc …see more

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From Bloomberg Markets: “The world’s stockpile of negative-yielding debt has swelled to a fresh record in a sign that demand for havens is just as intense as that for riskier assets. The market value of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Negative Yielding Debt Index rose to $18.04 trillion on Thursday, the highest level ever recorded.” #markets #bonds #equities #stocks #investing #centralbanks #fed #volatility #economy #monetarypolicy #federalreserve #economics #investors #liquidity …see more

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Small-Caps and Trade Wars. What’s the real data and how can small-cap stocks help investors? CEO of O’Shares ETFs, Connor O’Brien, weighs in on the topic. http://bit.ly/2ELPMyC

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A lot of you ask me about higher ed options. I think I may have finally found something totally different that checks all my boxes.⚡ I'm SO excited about this great option for everyone who is curious and determined to learn and grow! 🚀 #educationnews #highered #elearning …see more

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Via Goldman Sachs: The loosest financial conditions ever recorded by this series. (And yet both the Federal Reserve and the ECB feel obliged to inject even more liquidity. What’s wrong with this policy paradigm... ) #economyrecovery #covid19economy #federalreserve #centralbanks #ecb …see more

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The US is approaching the point where #COVID19 escalated in #Italy but began to stabilize in #SouthKorea - The Wharton School is doing all we can to follow the Korean path.

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% of US employees who hate the following business phrases Synergy 4.3% Teamwork 3.4% Touch base 2.1% Raising the bar 2% Think outside the box 1.7% Work harder 1.7% Best practice 1.5% Paradigm shift 1.5% Empower 1% At the end of the day 0.9% Circle back 0.7% -GetResponse …see more

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2084 - The war of the states, the collapse of currency and the rise of crypto, social justice contact tracing, VR to reduce overpopulation, 3D genomics, quantum cryptography, neural big data and more. #crytocurrency #genomics #quantumcomputing #virtualreality #nyc …see more

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FDA Approvals For Smart Algorithms In Medicine In One Giant Infographic https://lnkd.in/gayd_N4 It’s difficult to assess the actual state of play when it comes to artificial intelligence in healthcare. Moreover, there’s no database that contains all the smart algorithms worth applying to medical processes. That’s the reason why we decided to collect every artificial intelligence-based algorithm that already received FDA approval – meaning that they are proven, reliable, and accurate solutions enabled by an official regulator for medical use. Let’s see the infographic in details! #infographic #smart #clinicaltrials #data #machinelearning #medicine #research #bigdata #medical #technology #business #innovation #pharma #solutions #healthcare #medicaldevices #analytics #biotech #algorithm #biotechnology #algorithms #play #ai #health …see more

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cute, some facts are off. Kalaari Capital is only one with women GP and Kstart not to be missed in accelerators

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The most important issue of the year, in the United States and around the world, was is and will be coronavirus. Nothing else is close.

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Will President Trump be held responsible for instigating this insurrection by members of his own party? If the current hostilities escalate, will there be a serious attempt to remove him from power? GZERO Media …see more

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Further to my posts of the last few weeks on the heightened risk of a double-dip recession in Europe: The Financial Times on what "widely watched and timely alternative data indicators" are telling us about the scale and scope of the economic slowdown in the Eurozone. https://lnkd.in/gAR2m-Y #economy #europe #financeandeconomy #ft #recession #growth #ft …see more

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Once upon a time, empowered patients started a healthcare revolution… Learn about how their proactivity can turn a problem to a success story! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #diabetes #patientdesign #epatient #epatients #patientempowerment #patientcv …see more

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In what is likely to be a particularly interesting US earnings season, two takeaways from this morning's JPMorgan Chase & Co. 's release: The bank has taken a notable $7 billion loan loss provision ahead of what it anticipates will be a “fairly severe recession;” and It's markets revenue benefited from the March disorderly investors re-positioning. #JPMorgan #markets #banks …see more

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This kind of collaboration will dominate the next years in digital health. Tech companies are amazing at creating technology but have no healthcare experience. Healthcare companies know what they do until it comes to using advanced technologies people would like to use. Combining their expertise is the right path forward. Let's see what healthcare/pharma partners Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet will choose soon. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology …see more

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Welcome to the shortest day of the year! That means it is also the longest night, so I hope you can get some extra #sleep . During medieval times people saw this as a time for the celebration of death and rebirth, and even now, in many parts of the world, it is still celebrated! Did you know that on this day, Pierre and Marie Curie discovered Radium? And years later, on the same day, Apollo 8 was launched! #Science #culture Video Credits: National Geographic …see more

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It was an amazing show at Business Standard 18th Annual Banking Forum. India's top bankers were candid, calling spade a spade. There was soul searching too. https://lnkd.in/f8ZjhEP …see more

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Martin Luther King Jr delivered his "I have a dream" speech in 1963. It wasn't until 2019 that the share of Black members serving in the House reflected the percentage of Black Americans in the population (12%). #GraphicTruth GZERO Media …see more

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Good morning. My/others' focus on unemployment, including tomorrow's jobless claims data release, and on other indicators of income loss, is driven in part by concerns about the lack of household financial resilience -- and the pain and anguish that comes with that. This Wall Street Journal takes up the issue here: https://lnkd.in/eh-Nqkx #wsj #jobs #economy #markets …see more

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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had played cricket in his college days. He can bat on any pitch. He hooks the bouncers for sixes, leaves the outside-off stumps ball with poise and plays the googlies without taking eyes off the ball. Confident and meticulous. At Business Standard Banking Summit #financialstability …see more

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Thank you Lisa Abramowicz for circulating this information. This information is key to assessing three important questions: The extent of short-term problems becoming structurally embedded in the economy including via long-term unemployment; The limits of the "whatever it takes" policy support, especially when it comes to central bank liquidity injections; and Investors' risk of capital impairment. #economy #bonds #investors #unemployment #markets #economics #stocks #liquidity #investing #equities #bankruptcy #jobs #employment …see more

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People are spending big bucks online. Mobile app spend is forecasted to grow to be over $150 billion by 2022. This region is leading the charge. Download the free Q2 Internet and E-commerce report.

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Infusion of fresh capital, handsome growth in deposits and focus on recovery, along with the tax advantages that typically a loss-making entity enjoys, should bring Yes Bank back on the growth path in the next financial year beginning April 2021, #economy #indianbanking #interestrates #india #financialstability #growth #banks #finance #NPAs #financialservices #payments #fintech …see more

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In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's re-election, Kalaari Capital & YourStory Media collaborated on a report, 'India Calling: Modi 2.0 promises stability, growth, returns'. The report identifies emerging trends & milestones from the new government. Download here - …see more

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‪Here comes today US economic data. They follow the (slightly) improving data across Europe per this morning’s PMI (Chart from Bloomberg below).

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PayPal acquired Honey (a free chrome extension) for $4B in 2019. It’s PayPal’s biggest acquisition to date. But, it wouldn’t have been possible without affiliate marketing. By partnering with hundreds of Youtubers Honey took the internet by storm. They started by empowering creators to create better content, all while saving them (and their audience) money. Then they started doing brand deals. By creating ads using people’s favorite Youtubers, it reduced resistance to the already irresistible offer of free money. To date Honey has saved its users over $1B. And has 17 million monthly active users. The takeaway? Brands who leverage influencers in non-traditional ways win. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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The recent FB move on crypto ads is a great thing. Removes the 1000s of fraudulent or useless services, fraud ICOs, and other investment schemes. "Cleanings" like this are what will make cryptocurrencies fruitful for investors because they can trust the system. #FacebookBan #Cryptocurrency #Ads

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Does #WFH make a difference for women? Is this a breakthrough moment for Gender Equality? Thanks for the inputs Shradha Sharma , Priyanka Gill , Swati Bhargava , Saumya Singh Rathore #India #Startups #WomenInBusiness …see more

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My friend and former McKinsey & Company colleague Dr. jason wang , Professor at Stanford University, published a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association that looked at the factors behind Taiwan’s ability to contain the coronavirus outbreak. In this interview with Vox he discusses some of his team’s findings. “He argues that Taiwan’s plan — which included 124 discrete action items and impressive coordination in implementation at the first signs of trouble — saved the island from a serious coronavirus outbreak. The 124 action items include travel bans, quarantines, surveillance steps, social distancing, and more. It’s too late for the US to put all of their lessons to use, but it’s not too late to benefit from a few.” Here’s a link to the study he published in JAMA: https://lnkd.in/fMDWAEs Watch Dr. Wang’s interview with the BBC: https://lnkd.in/fZQtN6h #covid19 #economy #coronavirus #china #taiwan …see more

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From the Financial Times' article by Colby Smith and Robin Wigglesworth. Realization is slowly sinking in among private creditors that the probability of a wave of debt restructuring in developing countries increases the longer and the more severe the economic shock associated with the coronavirus -- and especially so after official creditors moved in that direction by granting soem debt relieft to the poorest countries (see earlier posts on the G-20 and the IMF). The question is how. #economy #bonds #debt #credit #em #emergingmarkets #developingcountries International Monetary Fund Robin Wigglesworth …see more

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It's often hard to make sense of the current trends - Who will they affect? When are they going to materialize? Why are they relevant? For disambiguation, we have collected the top 40 digital health trends, and classified them in a single infographic along 3 key factors: 1. Does the trend affect patients or healthcare professionals? 2. Which stage of the delivery of healthcare and the practice of medicine is affected by the trend? 3. Is the outcome of the trend already available, is its development in progress, or does it still need some time to materialize? To understand the importance of these trends in a broader context, read 'The Guide to the Future of Medicine' - available in 3 versions: Paperback: http://amzn.to/1w0O3sx Kindle: http://amzn.to/1w0Oa7w #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #digitalhealthtrends #infographic #healthcaredata #healthtrends #infographic …see more

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And while on bonds and yields, this also from Bloomberg Markets #markets #investing #investors #bloomberg #bonds

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Artificial intelligence helped issue the first COVID-19 warning before the WHO and CDC did so. But this was not the first, and definitely not the last occasion it discovered an unusual association in medicine. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #deeplearning #machinelearning …see more

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The life that we get back to will be significantly different from the one we had before the outbreak. From healthcare workers suffering from PTSD through new habits to a need for a shift in the point-of-care, The Medical Futurist team analyzed how life will change after COVID-19, and also how life can and should change post-COVID-19 in a medical point of view. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus …see more

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The cover of this week’s edition of The Economist. A reminder of that, the longer the health-driven lockdown of the global economy continues, the more likely we will see ... Secular and structural de-globalization; and A wider dispersion between winners and losers (companies, households and countries). #coronavirus #economyslowdown #trade #covid19 The Economist …see more

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From this week’s edition of The Economist #markets #investing #gamestop #gme #reddit #WSB #investing Netflix …see more

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As concerns of a slowing economy mount and investors position their portfolios for the Q4 2019 and 2020, strategies such as Low Volatility, Dividends and Quality have experienced stronger flows year-to-date. See our 3Q Fund Flows report:

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What is the future of #travel ? A trip to nowhere 😊 An interesting and unique way that Father's day (Aug 8th) is being celebrated in Taiwan. #WeekendMusings

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‪What the Fed is doing is consistent with what’s happening in Europe. Reflects the authorities’ desire to better reconcile banks’ safety/soundness with continued high ability to lend to the real economy. Having said this, it will be the subject of heated political and other debates. ‬ …see more

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To put #longevity in perspective, the average age of a #Fortune500 company is 40 to 50 years, and even that sounds astonishingly long for startups who think of longevity in single digits. Worldwide, there are many companies that are more than 200 years old! What can we learn from companies which have passed the test of times? …see more

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A urine test backed by A.I. could diagnose prostate cancer. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology announced that they developed a technique for diagnosing prostate cancer from urine within only 20 minutes with almost 100% accuracy. The research team developed this technique by introducing an A.I. analysis method to an ultrasensitive biosensor, making it another great example on how A.I. can help shift the point of care to wherever patients are. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #deeplearning #machinelearning …see more

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‪Wondering how the recent surge in retail investing —specifically, the massive embracement of a single name —can impact markets? Here’s Bloomberg Markets on today’s involvement of Robinhood #investors in Tesla...the most active share there, with an almost 20 percentage point turnaround‬ in the reading session. Tesla #bloomberg #robinhood #investing #investors #markets #stocks …see more

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Digital health offers patients a chance for a healthier life. It gives patients more attention and time. It emancipates patients. It makes patients the point-of-care. And it's good for their caregivers too. Digital health brings a cultural transformation in healthcare. Zoom in on the 53 most outstanding achievements that have helped this transformation over the past 30 years on The Medical Futurist 's Digital Health Timeline. Also read about the 6 most significant milestones here - about why we selected these initiatives, what was their goal and what were the results. #DigitalHealth #DigitalHealthTimeline #DigitalHealthHistory #HealthcareMilestones #HealthcareInnovation …see more

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Trends to watch out for: - Premiumization, category addition driving incremental spends - Asset-light e-commerce models, supported by offline partnerships - Digital renting & sharing platforms to serve the value-conscious Indian #HindustanHamara …see more

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One could not have expected a more exciting show. State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar and former Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor SS Mundra was their candid best at MintAsia Global Banking Conclave in Singapore on fraud, bad loans, corporate governance, capital and many more burning issues of Indian banking. …see more

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You may have come by the viral story some months ago of famous actor Geoffrey Owens, who quit his job at Trader Joe's after a major website published unflattering photos. But what you may not have heard about was Trader Joe's'​ response to Owens'​ departure--which was brilliant. Read about it in the latest installment of EQ Applied. #LinkedinSeries #EmotionalIntelligence #empathy #authenticity #leadership #management #culture #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #TraderJoes #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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Re this COVID comparison between Europe and the US: While the numbers are stark and unambiguous, the multiple underlying drivers are the subject of intense debate--including some analytical and some political relating to testing rates, government policy or individual behaviors. #covid19 #covid …see more

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Average returns for hedge funds in the first half of 2020 as measured by Bloomberg's Hedge Fund Indices. Overall, the 3.5% loss is in line with the S&P's decline, but worse than a passive 60/40 portfolio ... and a lot worse than the NASDAQ's 12.7%. Important qualifier: lots of dispersion among individual funds. #Bloomberg #hedgefunds #investors #investing #stocks #bonds #hedgefund #finance …see more

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The Wall Street Journal on Google 's decision to "keep its employees home until at least next July, making the search-engine giant the first major U.S. corporation to formalize such an extended timetable." Points to several interesting issues -- economic, political and social. https://lnkd.in/gg8Yhg2 …see more

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Catalonia has always been one of the frontrunner regions when it comes to the adoption of digital health technologies. Now researchers described how the region could adopt telemedicine so quickly when facing the pandemic. This figure shows how many remote consultations they started to have days after the lockdowns (in-person visits in red, remote visits in blue). https://lnkd.in/gA3rDbs Also, some related news: - 23andMe started recruiting up to 10,000 new participants who have been hospitalized with COVID-19 to conduct a genetic study on their data to find clues about COVID-19. This shows what amazing benefits large patient data pools could have if we don't look at the obvious privacy issues. https://bit.ly/2y5K8Y0 - And one more thing, A.I. tools in radiology are swarming the market and there are a lot of studies about analyzing them for COVID-19-related diagnoses. Here is a new one that was made available pro bono on the manufacturer’s website. https://lnkd.in/gUzWVFP #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #deeplearning #machinelearning #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus …see more

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Discussions on the influence on stocks of retail investors have tended to focus on the demand side, including larger flows and outlayer moves (such as the moves in Hertz a few weeks ago and Tesla currently). Supply side changes are also at work, including the lowering of barriers to entry (see below for an example). #stocks #markets #investors #investing …see more

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This good news from Gilead is best seen, IMO, in the context of the three-point health response: Treat the coronavirus illness better, Improve the identification of the virus and the ability to contain it, and Progress quickly towards full immunity. The third point would accelerate the journey to a full/simultaneous/durable economic restart but needs more time. In the interim,the first two influence the timing and risks of a partial restart, including minimizing a "W." #coronavirus #health #gilead #covid #covid19 …see more

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A solid end to an absolutely remarkable year for financial #markets in which, thanks to trillions of dollars from #CentralBanks , #stocks , #gold , #silver , high yield #bonds — in fact virtually all financial assets — had a great year while the teal #economy languished and still languishes. …see more

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This is a perfect use for telemedical robots where a medical professional is on the other end of the line. #telemedicine #digitalhealth #robotics #coronavirus …see more

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Years to reach 50 million users: Airlines 68 ✈️ Automobile 62 🚙 Telephone 50 ☎️ Electricity 46 💡 Credit cards 28 💳 Television 22 📺 Personal computer 14 🖥 Cell phone 12 📱 Internet 7 💻 YouTube 4 Facebook 3 Twitter 2 AngryBirds 35 days PokemonGoApp 19 days We are moving faster than ever. Is your brand keeping up? 👀 #b2bmarketing #marketing …see more

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Australia has a problem. China buys $120 billion of Australia's annual exports (30%), and the relationship accounts for around 1 in 13 Australian jobs. GZERO Media …see more

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An insightful video. What do you think are the most popular websites since the Internet started in the early 90's? How many of those have lasted in the last 2 decades? Video Credits: Visual Capitalist #Technology #Inspiration …see more

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Both US Treasury Department Secretary Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Powell are doing a good job so far in striking that tricky balance ... that of pointing to positive economic and policy aspects while being appropriately cautious and arguing for additional policy actions on the part of Congress. #economy #markets #USTRE #tre #fed #federalreserve …see more

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Glad to see pragmatic liberalization of Angel tax. The Indian startup ecosystem is nascent and favorable policies and tax structures like these are much needed.

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As artificial intelligence tools have been invading more or less every area of healthcare, we made a list to keep track of the top A.I. algorithms aiming for better diagnostics, more sophisticated patient care or further sighted predictions of diseases. …see more

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From this week’s edition of The Economist magazine. The Economist #jobs #economy #markets #smallbusinesses …see more

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Re economic data out of Europe: A big bounce in June PMI's -- from May's 32 to 47.5 for the Eurozone, and 30 to 47.6 for the UK (chart below). This sharp recovery exceeded consensus expectations. That's also good news. Less good, both remained in contractionary mode, though only just. #economy #markets #PMI #Europe #eurozone #uk …see more

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Remember the chart comparing the record amount of money available to the companies able to access the bond market and the tightening standards/restrictions on those who only have access to banks? Well this news (below) points to yet another contrast between the have and have not. …see more

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From digital pill technology to telemedicine going mainstream, the surreal year of 2020 showed us which digital health solutions have a serious potential - and which don’t. Check out the 9 key takeaways about digital health from 2020 to be able to follow how these trends will shape up in 2021. #2020indigitalhealth #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology …see more

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