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Joint Statement by Colorado High-Tech Companies on COVID-19

Feld Thoughts

we are calling on government officials and other business leaders to restrict large group gatherings, including in the largest entertainment venues along the Front Range. Our actions alone will not be enough, and we cannot wait for our government agencies and elected officials to mandate these restrictions.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

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Six Big Problems You’ll Solve When You Apply Design Thinking To Your Learning And Development 

YoungUpstarts

Skills like communication, collaboration, leadership, and the abilities to fully engage and empathize with others are the keys to success and profitability in our global high-tech economy. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, federal and state government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

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In the Lean In Era, Business And Tech Still Fail To Promote Women; 4 Ways To Fix The Problem Now 

YoungUpstarts

Branches of the industry, such as video gaming, are overtly misogynist in governance, in culture, and in product content. s progress on gender diversity issues has slipped below the global median. He is the author of 23 books on gender and corporate governance. Tech, for example, has been unable to support women at any level.

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Startup Strategy Roundtable: Where Should You Raise Money?

ReadWriteStart

One thing Vin said that I liked a lot is that the Malaysian government is spending heavily on tourism development campaigns, and Qyzzy may be able to become a part of that campaign. Malaysia, India, China, Italy, Argentina, wherever), you are better off raising money locally. Google Adwords advertising. That sounds great.

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Here’s What’s Driving Collaborative Consumption and Where the Market May Head Next

Both Sides of the Table

But as we now know 33% of the world’s population is now connected to the Internet, the majority of traffic to the major Internet properties is now global and at Benedict Evans pointed out in his recent report, more than 70% of the world’s literate population will have a smartphone within 4 years. Prices down. Network Up.

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