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The 8 Greatest Strengths Of Generation Y

YoungUpstarts

Although the baby boomers certainly made their voices heard by the politicians of their day, they fell far short in community activism. ” Since the sobering events of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, Millennials have recognized the need to participate in serving others, from their own neighborhoods to the global community.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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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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Soundbites from the future

Start Up Blog

Unlike previous generations young Australians are participating in community activity, many of which do not involve any economic incentives. We are more interested in a niche fringe community than a mass event. So the alternative of a global currency will emerge. It’s the community that matters more than the trader.

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