In 20 years, millennials will tell their grandkids about today. It's going to be a historic space day.
This is a huge in-depth follow up by Casey Newton on his first report on the inside world of Facebook moderation. This latest feature includes interviews with three moderators prepared to break their NDAs to tell their stories. I should point out that this feature contains some very disturbing content https://lnkd.in/e-CTsDu #facebook , #moderation , #socialmedia , #siliconvalley …see more
“We are learning that change can happen when we want it to, and in this lies a huge opportunity to create better societies in the time after coronavirus.” Niklas Hall Tech entrepreneur Niklas Hall of Acumex on life in lockdown in Denmark, how we need to build more resilient societies and what life might look like post pandemic. https://lnkd.in/euzTmAJ #tech #founder #entrepreneur #lockdown #artificialintelligence #entrepeneurship #startup …see more
These CBS Sports spots get this proud Navy mom every year. "A life of service is a constant test of your will". ~John F. Kennedy Watching America's game, the 120th Army vs. Navy game. Go Navy! Beat Army! (Bonus if I get a glimpse of my girl) ⚓️🇺🇸 #veteranstrong #service #patriotism …see more
When this (pandemic) is all over, what will the opportunities look like? "Vastly different. Like a forest fire, it will destroy much of what we loved — people, places, things — and leave us with sorrow and mourning and bare ground. I’ll be surprised if half my regular restaurants, cafes, music venues will survive. But from the charred ground, all-new things will grow." Chris Espinosa, Apple's 8th employee. https://lnkd.in/gkyFrfu …see more
Thank you Denise Hewett for leading the change and speaking the truth female entrepreneurs have been living for too long. Innovation and disruption doesn't happen from investing in the same types of companies and founders that fit a "standard" stereotype. https://lnkd.in/ezetnth #entrepreneur …see more
This template will guide you through: ✅ Answering "How do you want to spend your day?" ✅ Defining your needs. ✅ Categorizing and prioritizing your skills and capabilities. Align what you love with your skills and your earning potential. Start today. …see more
"...perhaps the business we should be in is helping brands gain trust with their customers and users." -- most definitely but trust is earned -- not bought. It takes time and consistency
We are preparing our schedule of guests for the Saint Somebody podcast for 2020. If you are currently or have been a caregiver in any capacity and are willing to share your story, please contact me at michelle@alska.com . It's an opportunity to help so many who are struggling. #caregivers #employeebenefits #caregiving …see more
the narrative is changing on education. what, who and how it is financed will change. in Europe, and even more so in the US, especially with regards to cost and financing. this will have a profound impact on banks, lending, financial services. #lending #banks #financialservices #fintech …see more
The media industry is losing billions of dollars to ad fraud yet they still write stories about it as if it is an ad industry problem!!! It demonstrates how little the media industry understands its own economy and the many middlemen that profit from its work. #journalism …see more
It takes tenacity and grit to keep going after your goals when the deck appears to be stacked against you. But that is what being a Fearless Leader is all about. It is being willing to say “Why not me?” and to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Carey Dunai Lohrenz, CSP, CPAE Hall of Fame Speaker https://lnkd.in/gh56iBn #founder #motivation #inspiration …see more
I would say that young motherhood didn’t so much as impact my path as launch it. Jessica Huie I talked to Jessica Huie about how she went from teen mum living in a hostel at 17 to a highly successful career as an entrepreneur. https://lnkd.in/g2bjgPs #femalefounders …see more
Interesting piece on how Arianna Huffington sets priorities. "decisions about what to prioritize, like all decisions you make as a leader, required a combination of data and gut. It's very important for leaders to realize that it's not all data-driven."
I'm pleased to share my latest post with some tips for fresh grads looking to land their first (or second) job. Includes links to a brand new study on jobs and salaries conducted by LinkedIn. Thanks Maya Pope-Chappell for putting together a great package of useful research and insights on this important topic (wish I had this when I was starting out)! …see more
"I’m really happy with where I am, and I know all of the struggles it took to get here." Vashti Harrison, author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History. https://lnkd.in/gQ6kF8s #DiversityandInclusion #books #author …see more
Humans have a unique ability to aggregate information, score it on a confidence scale, and simulate potential outcomes. Under the best circumstances, we can be the architects of the future we want to live in. I wrote this article a couple years ago. It has new meaning today. …see more
would i want my p&c insurance coverage policy (house, car, cyber, misc.) in my Apple Wallet? with all the specifics & a process for claims processing, policy changes payment.ll? well yes i would. so there, Apple Wallet will also “do” insurance at some point. #insurance #fintech #insurtech #innovation …see more
Grubhub has a case — after all, they provide a valuable service to restaurants — but it is easy to understand that, from the restaurant’s point of view, the economics simply don’t work. I welcome your thoughts.
A little more than 244 years ago, our forefathers inspired colonial proto-Americans to revolt against King George. At the same time, a number of entrepreneurs and startups changed the world. Here are the nine hottest tech trends circa 1776.