I don't want to have my privacy encroached.......I just want free email, and free wifi, and free news, and to share images for free, and to have better search, and to get suggestions that help me and to be able to see live traffic in Google maps, and to get an Uber fast and to walk out of a store without stopping like in Amazon Go. The future of privacy is about trust, transparency and value exchange.

Do you think about what you consume? I am not talking about food. I am talking about all your intellectual and digital consumption habits…the books you read, the shows you watch, the instagram accounts you follow. Here’s why - Your output is only ever going to be as good as your input. I am downright snobbish about how I spend my time and what I consume. I don't mindlessly scroll through social media feeds. (I don’t even have Facebook downloaded on my phone - shhh). Your mental input will determine the quality of your life. And THAT is how you stay on track with your goals, aspirations, and hopes for life. What’s something you consume daily that you could trade for a better substitute? P.S. - Pre-COVID, I loved exploring new cities after my keynote. Great way to get fresh input. This was taken in London. If you want to process more on this subject, I was interviewed about what I’ve learned as an entrepreneur and I shared my strategies for both personal and professional success. Link in comments for the full interview on "Coffee with Closers". …see more

Brands today find themselves walking a tightrope when it comes to #dataprivacy . On the one hand, customers expect—honestly, demand—marketing that is personalized to their needs, interests, and desires. But on the other hand, growing skepticism about how brands are using the personal data they collect is prompting customers to call for greater privacy protections. How can you personalize #marketing without coming across as creepy? Check out my tips for the perfect #marketingstrategy . …see more

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Last week, unaccompanied adult women were allowed to enter a sports stadium to watch a football match in Saudi Arabia for the first time. Meet 18 year old Sarah Alkashgari, a huge football fan who not only attended her game but also helped organize it! Via BBC News Nobel Women's Initiative #SaudiArabi …see more

Some of India’s top-rated firms do not always make payments on time and many state-owned, listed entities that borrow in bond markets default regularly. Viral Acharya's book is a perfect appetiser before the main course, his former boss at RBI Urjit Patel's book #IndianBanking #FinancialStability …see more

Since my arrival at Venmo / PayPal in January this year, I'm both excited and proud to share that we've added lots of extraordinary folks to our Venmo Engineering organization!! I absolutely love working for a company that cares as much about empathy as it does about delivery, and where professionalism, integrity and treating others with respect are first principles in how we do business, not empty platitudes. All of these things are reflected in our ability to attract and retain great talent. .. And we're not done :). Venmo is growing, hiring and constantly looking for talented and passionate individuals to join us in our mission to increase global access to money, and democratize finance and online payments. We are always looking for humble doers with a proven track record of delivery and ownership as Software Engineers. If you're interested in learning more about us, feel free to reach out. Safely distanced virtual coffee is on me :), and I'd love to meet you and learn more about you!! (please, no agencies). #thankyou #venmo #hiring …see more

When we don’t make time for our values, we run into trouble. We unintentionally spend too much time in one area of our life at the expense of others. If we get busy with work, we might compromise living out our values with our family. If we run ourselves ragged caring for our kids, we might neglect our bodies, minds, and friendships. In order to live with purpose, we can’t afford to neglect our values. #Indistractable #Value #Health #Purpose …see more

In deciding on my #TopNine2020 , the pictures I chose encapsulate some of the key lessons I learnt this year . 1. Work / Life balance is a key part of being happy. Understand your priorities, make harder calls and focus on fewer things that make a real difference to you and those around you. 2. Culture is key to your organizational success - embrace purpose, collaboration and engagement as central components to assist your team and business in dealing with challenges 3. It’s not meant to be easy. When we reflect back on this time in our lives and careers, did we put in the extra effort to organize ourselves for success now and in future. Tough times require tough choices and not everyone will be happy with your choices - that’s okay. 4. How you think about trust has forever changed. Work from home has really challenged how we lead teams and how execute our work. We had to trust others more this year - consequently there is now an opportunity to reimagine how work happens by considering what worked this year on a permanent basis. 5. Vulnerability can be a strength. Surrounding yourself with a great team can help you deliver success. Not knowing is okay when you leverage the opportunity to partner and learn from those around you to achieve success. #business #innovation #2020 …see more

Digital payment penetration is key to achieving India’s trillion-dollar digital economy vision. Glad Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has chosen Nandan Nilekani to chair this committee. He has consistently made a difference to India’s digital & tech landscape. #digitalindia …see more

When you get ready for your day... May you take a moment to STOP And tell that person in the mirror how beautiful and important they are. Eventually they will listen and start to recognize that strength and beauty, Inside and out. #motivation #mentalhealth #chantelshares …see more

🍗 Old vs New Way of Linkedin Marketing Old: spamming people with bad sales pitch New: building long term relationships Old: connecting with everyone New: connecting with relevance Old: sharing links New: creating original content Old: consuming content New: creating content to reinforce expertise Old: liking post New: commenting like a conversation Old: treating LinkedIn like a CV New: treating LinkedIn like a top funnel Old: this is my job (ie listing their job titles) New: understanding their market and showing value You can keep using as traditional resume tool or leverage it as an effective marketing and sales tool. Are you old or new school? How are you effectively using LinkedIn? #stringtheory on #personalbranding …see more

It's time to level up your voice and be heard. It's time to build a personal brand that contributes to your bank and pocket. It's time to create worthwhile content that reinforces your brand. It's time to be a magnet and attract your ideal clients. It's time to amplify your voice. It's time to build your #personalbrand. If you feel that you're ready - I love to invite you to be part of The Trusted Circle …see more

We're putting together a mini series highlighting Women in Esports. Any recommendations & intros would be awesome. Thank you in advance! #justQ #Esports #Business

I told my friend about esports 8 years ago. 👇🏾 Friend: 🤷🏽‍♂️ 2020: Gary Vaynerchuk talks about esports. Friend: "I'm so excited about this!" 😂😂😂 #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #esports #business …see more

In a world where external demands and a cacophony of noise bombard us, taking the time to turn inward and think deeply may be the ultimate luxury—and the best way to figure out what’s next in your #career . Here’s how: Be intentional with your time Treat reflection as essential to your #careerdevelopment by scheduling time to think. Slow down & stop multitasking It’s impossible to think deeply and carefully about your future while you’re multitasking. Slow down to find clarity among your chaos. Eliminate distractions Up your odds for reflection success by turning off notifications, silencing your phone, and closing down tabs. Get up & out(side) Research says walks in nature enhance brain function, reduce stress, keep you energized, and improve creativity, which enables better reflection. Allow your mind to wander During reflection, try not to limit yourself to predetermined topics, or impose any rigid standards. Pay attention to what bubbles up Use your self-awareness to pay attention to how you’re feeling, your reactions, and any new ideas that arise during reflection. Record & review your thoughts so you can take action Until you capture your thoughts and goals, you’ll never be able to devise a plan of action to achieve them. #leadership …see more

The FDA ’s new A.I. action plan just got published. Here are the main points: 1. Tailored Regulatory Framework My take: As the draft guidance about this with details will come out this year, I hope adaptive algorithms will be covered. 2. Good Machine Learning Practice My take: The FDA wants to harmonize such practices across a range of international organizations. I'm not sure it’s possible, since their detailed plan is still not ready. 3. Patient-Centered Approach My take: I would’ve expected the digital health arm of the FDA to appoint a patient engagement advisory board, as promoting a patient centric approach without actively involving patients sounds like a risky business. 4. Regulatory Science Methods Related to Algorithm Bias & Robustness My take: This is why we expected that the FDA would take over our open access database of A.I.-based medical devices that we published in Nature Publishing Group's npj Digital Medicine paper. However, they confirmed to me that they won’t. 5. Real-World Performance My take: The FDA should promote the importance of prospective studies when it comes to analyzing algorithms' performance in medical tasks. …see more

The last couple of months have transformed how we think about the gym. Many of us won't even return, even if our favourite place reopens. There's a simple reason: we discovered that the health data provided by fitness trackers make up for the motivating phrases of the instructor. How do you use your health data for a more effective workout routine? #FitnessData #HealthData #OnlineWorkout #FitnessTrackers #FitnessWearables …see more

This is the Star Trek tricorder, Viatom Checkme Pro. When I visited an emergency department and the ambulance arrived, they crew told the hospital staff that their ECG stopped working so I offered this. They could do an ECG with the diagnosis in 30 seconds. Such devices will make patients the point-of-care. What would be your argument against patients using these if they wanted? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #wearable #health #healthy #fromchancetochoice …see more

Lots of chatter starting to accumulate on whether #silver (and, perhaps, commodities somewhat more broadly) may be the next stop in the #reddit -inspired #trade . #markets #investors #investors …see more