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[Interview] PSB Academy: Up-Skilling In A New Learning Economy

YoungUpstarts

For example, in hospitality and digital marketing; hospitality and entrepreneurship; hospitality and IT, hospitality and engineering, just to name a few. Dr Liow: We had one recent graduate who decided to join forces with his dad to manage the family-owned backpackers chain in Yangon, Myanmar. How would this help cross-industry?

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8 Tips On Intercultural Communication And International Etiquette To Create Successful Business Relationships In Asia

YoungUpstarts

Over the last four decades, Asia has been the primary engine of global economic growth. And since opening its borders to global trade in 2012, Myanmar, formerly Burma, is creating an extraordinary entrepreneurial environment owing to its “greenfield” advantage: a rare opportunity to build a fit-for-purpose economy to suit the modern world.

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Sasha Lubomirsky Has Held Design Leadership Roles at YouTube, Android, Airbnb and Medium. Damn! Here’s Five Questions With Her.

Hunter Walker

Initially, there was a strong orientation towards usability studies — hilariously, my first official job title at Google was “usability engineer.”. HW: You’re part of a “dual career” tech couple since your husband is an engineer at Dropbox. SL: Great question. It’s definitely a double-edged sword.

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The Secret Sauce of a Successful Smart City

Austin Startup

The smart stick is an idea that came from a conversation an engineering student had with her blind uncle about the challenges he faced getting around a city. The magic in technology is how it can transform lives. Consider these examples: Helping the people who are blind navigate the city. Improving the health of people at-risk.