we all firmly believe this pandemic will accelerate digitization across financial services, including banking. in the short term it might have a chilling effect on innovation. banks retrenching from investing in startups, signing commercial agreements with startups, freezing most new innovation projects... until...? …see more

I don’t usually wax poetic about Apple products. In fact, I don’t actually remember the last time I said something nice about an Apple product. Today will be different. If you have an iPhone, go to Apple and order a pair of AirPods Pro earbuds now. You will find all kinds of reviews online, read them, don’t read them. Here’s my take. …see more

We are so proud to offer caregivers who are expecting and new parents the opportunity to receive guidance, education and support from professionals like Margaret McKinley Owens , birthing and postpartum consultant. You can learn a bit about Margaret’s expertise in this webinar recording, expertly hosted by Samantha Decker . Wouldn’t it be great if every employer offered access to solutions like Connected Caregiving that support caregivers on every step of their journey and the wisdom of professionals like Margaret? If you want to offer better support to the caregivers in your organization, contact me at michelle@alska.com and I will help you create a perfect plan for your caregiving employees. #caregiving #employeebenefits #pregnancyjourney #humanresources #wellness https://lnkd.in/dW3PWBf …see more

Even if this year we don’t experience the holiday season in the same way we usually do, our brains will still respond positively to the rituals, such as baking, watching “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and decorating, that we are able to maintain.

Bootstrapping Using Services, Scaling Using Content #Marketing : John Sundberg , #CEO of Kinetic Data

“When we sow a seed, we plant a narrative of future possibility.” Many people are digging into gardening during the pandemic and no wonder: gardening is play for grown ups that consoles us with the prospect of some kind of future. …see more

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It is with a great deal of humility, personal experience and a strong belief in the scientific method that I submit to you a reasoned rebuttal to the meme that “5G causes cancer.” Think about this...

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one thing i overlooked when sharing my thoughts on FB’s foray in payments & other financial services. the fines levied by financial regulators will be even lower than those inflicted by the FCC. winning! …see more

another example why financial literacy & education are important. same could be said of tech literacy & education.

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finally, Ron Shevlin ‘s long dream of flying bank branches & flying ATMs is becoming reality. my bet is on Capital One to be the first to market.

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“Taking the time to dance each day feels like hitting the reset button.” Could a daily Zoom dance party help you keep it together too?

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Work From Home Tech is commonplace. What’s hard is learning to work from home. Watch this video to learn about the tools and techniques you can use to be awesome!

must read. without delay. including all the comments. making me think in all directions: a) machine learning & cloud computing utopia, b) monopolies & their sizes, c) markets & other allocation mechanisms, d) coase theorem limits, e) xo-existence of cryptocurrencies & fiat... …see more

"Our work gives us an opportunity to escape from some of the normal difficulties of being ourselves. It imposes a requirement that we be 'professional,' which might sound inauthentic and deceptive, but can in truth provide a welcome alternative to the intractable difficulties thrown up by our deeper selves." The Book of Life asks: How could a working life be more meaningful? …see more

i am trying to find an analogy to Spotify’s move from playlists to podcasts - in terms of strategy, engagement, revenue - for financial services. first step is marketplace of apps/products/services. what is the next step tho?