“Anything that CAN be distributed WILL be distributed” Bob Johansen TransUnion #GLM2018 #Future #ConsumerFirst

My latest blog "We are the Borg - Resistance is futile" tackles the topic of TransHumanism and the rise of technology that brings man and machine together. #TransHumanism #AI #borg #digital #futureofwork Arthur Goldstuck   Evan Kirstel   ITWeb   Tech Central …see more

Great read on evolution of corporate learning into "TV style learning" by Josh Bersin #mooc #lms #learning #growth

A useful read on the need for data and creative coming together to deliver better creative, design and customer experiences #ux #sd David Graham , Suren Govender , Desan Naidoo

Amazon has announced that it will acquire Zoox - self-driving startup founded in 2014 - for a reported $1.2 billion. The startup led by CEO Aicha Evans (pictured) aims to develop autonomous driving tech to provide full-stack solution for ride-hailing and or delivery. Aicha says: “This acquisition solidifies Zoox's impact on the autonomous driving industry. We have made great strides with our purpose-built approach to safe, autonomous mobility, and our exceptionally talented team working every day to realize that vision. We now have an even greater opportunity to realize a fully autonomous future." Congrats all involved including my old friend Ryan Wallace …see more

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” https://lnkd.in/g6N7MP9 #stevejobs #founder #entrepreneur …see more

Published my 9th newsletter on Linkedin this week > https://lnkd.in/gB_EKtj This week featuring: - Marc McCabe : On practical advice for fundraising - Ryan Caldbeck 's letter to his former board member - Andreessen Horowitz architecture for modern data infra - Nima Wedlake unpacking of OpenDoor's S-4 filing #venturecapital #entrepreneurs #founders #data #infrastructure #startups #funding …see more

I published a deep dive into the fintech infrastructure market - what fintech infra is, why its changing, and a landscape of all the companies in the space. Market map includes: Financial institutions - Partnering with fintech companies - Traditional banks with developers APIs - Core banking infra providers New Platforms - Banking-as-a-service API's - Bank Connector APIs - Lending-as-a-service platforms - Card issuing APIs - Brokerage Infra APIs We at Proof of Capital are actively investing in fintech applications and the underlying infrastructure which powers this industry. If you’re an founder working in this market, we would love to get in chat with you. Our contact info is here: https://proof.fund / #fintech #infrastructure …see more

Many people have some artistic passion that they would pursue if they didn’t need to worry about feeding themselves next month. A Universal Basic Income would be perhaps the greatest catalyst to human creativity we have ever seen.

Trump winning the presidency is a sign of massive institutional failure. People are hurting. The answer is not to elect the most boring bureaucrat on offer. The answer is to solve the actual problems - deep and structural problems - that got him elected. …see more

LinkedIn Ads costs increase by 15% QoQ. Meanwhile Facebook Ads increase triple digits. Nice work @ JD Prater !

For all the public speakers in the house, check out this infographic to see how your decks measure up to your peers:  My decks are definitely more information-dense and contain fewer animated GIFs. Hat tip to Nadya Khoja  for rocking the survey. …see more

LinkedIn just announced Events this week, so I'm interviewing Ting Ba , head of Pages at LinkedIn today to tell us all about them. Come learn about the fantastic changes to LinkedIn Live and how #LinkedInAds pros will get to leverage them. 10am PT today! https://lnkd.in/g9HXk3q …see more

We're live with the #LinkedInAds legends Yoel Israel and I. Come ask us anything! https://lnkd.in/gMYaawT

Are you ready to level up?! At the risk of sounding super salesy, You do NOT want to miss this retreat! Grab your tickets today! I can't wait to be surrounded by so many ambitious, like-minded, success-driven powerhouses in my own back yard! A special thank you to my favorite Australian speaker, Kirsty Blattner for including me in this transformational event. There is no greater honor than to be invited to help shift lives into the next stage. #Retreat #GoalSetting #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth #Transformation #ChantelShares …see more

TODAY IS THE DAY! We are going live in just a few more minutes for 24 HOURS STRAIGHT! Here is the information to find the rest of the LinkedIn Live's throughout the day! LinkedIn LIVE Schedule: To follow the 24-Hour LIVE Connectethon, visit the following pages: 8:00am-11:30am CST: https://lnkd.in/dfCqd_U Host: Chantel Soumis 11:30am-1:30pm CST: https://lnkd.in/dWq_qwA Host: Adam Posner 1:30pm-5:00pm CST: https://lnkd.in/d54sN-8 Host: Annie Leib, MBA, GGA 5:00pm-8:00pm CST: https://lnkd.in/dS67qC3 Host: Joel Lalgee 8:00pm-11:00pm CST: https://lnkd.in/dGSUagf Host: Travis Lachner 11:00pm-2:00am CST: https://lnkd.in/dCPrRa3 Host: Russ Johns 2:00am-6:00am CST: https://lnkd.in/d5ise5f Host Gabriel E. Leal 6:00am-8:00am CST: https://lnkd.in/dfCqd_U Host: Chantel Soumis …see more

I love this reflective post from one of the 60+ global finalists that were selected from fierce competition around the world. I was in tears a few times on the final competition day and so were many in the audience, because it was so moving to hear from these compassionate, brave and hard working entrepreneurs. They boldly shared their vision and achievements on stage, which inspired us all. Thank you, all of you, for sharing your greatness with SoGal. We’re so proud! #SoGalGlobalPitch Elizabeth Galbut Kelley Henry Ann Drabick Hannah Kate Kelley …see more

Happy #EARTHDAY ! Today, S'well is proud to stand behind The North Face and other like-minded brands to make today a national holiday. Join us by signing the #EarthDayPetition :

The rapidly changing nature of work requires businesses to get more creative about their recruitment, hiring, and talent development strategies. It’s time to rethink who you target and how. #apprenticeship #covid19 #hrmanagers #recruitmentsolutions …see more

Many university/college graduates lack both practical work experience as well as soft skills. These are the crucial people skills they need to land a job, be part of and work on a team as well as navigate the day-to-day rigors of a modern workplace. My thoughts and tips on how these grads can land their dream job …see more