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Ten Ways To Become A Digital Master Without Ever Setting Foot In Silicon Valley
Forbes - 28 Sep 2014 16:50
By now, you've probably read or heard all the same stories over and over and over again -- how the Googles, Facebooks, eBays and Amazons of the world, or funky startups with funky names working out of some funky converte...
The Other Cross-Cultural Leadership Is Creative Collaboration
Forbes - 28 Sep 2014 23:38
By David Slocum
Tesla a 'fringe brand' says former GM product czar Bob Lutz
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 04:00
Speaking Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Alley" finance show, Lutz discussed Tesla CEO Elon Musk's September 5 comment that Tesla's stock price was "kind of high" at the moment.
Why it's critical to find early customers outside of Silicon Valley
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 22:00
Guest Post: When trying to find your first customers, don't go for the low-hanging fruit here in Silicon Valley. You'll have a better product (and a stronger company) if you can win your earliest customers elsewhere.
Pinterest Goes Commerce: Pin, Click, Buy
Forbes - 28 Sep 2014 21:27
It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation. These sites (so far) have managed to balance facilitating product discovery and purchase capabilities with users...
The Backed Pack: Smart insoles, a toothbrush alternative, & a camping stove
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 20:30
Each week, our friends at Backerjack bring us updates on some of the most successful gadget crowdfunding campaigns. And if you have an idea for your own invention check out the Backerjack invention search! Digitsole Digi...
How Nike Wins
Forbes - 28 Sep 2014 20:22
Disclosure: I own shares of NKE
Tesla test drives in Iowa shut down by a hilariously clueless car dealer rep
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 19:00
Sometimes you almost have to feel sorry for car dealers — or, more specifically, their ineptness at the public-relations end of their fight against electric-car maker Tesla Motors and its direct sales to car buyers. Co...
Your weekend WTF: SoftBank reportedly eyes DreamWorks Animation acquisition
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 18:30
After giving up on a potential T-Mobile merger, Sprint owner SoftBank is now looking to acquire an entirely different sort of company: DreamWorks Animation.
A New Bond Aims To Save Women's Lives In Developing Nations
Forbes - 28 Sep 2014 17:25
The Women's Impact Bond aims to help fund groups working to introduce clean cook stoves in developing nations.
5 Must-Haves For Healthy Travel
Forbes - 28 Sep 2014 17:06
Pack these 5 items to stay healthy and safe while you travel. (Just in time for holiday flying!)
iPhone 6 bending: Common sense for an uncommon problem
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 15:58
In the high-stakes smartphone market, exceptional durability is one of the key requirements for success.
AT&T promotion doubles data allotment on upper-tier mobile plans
Venture Beat - 28 Sep 2014 02:30
The carrier's 15-gigabyte plans become 30-gigabyte plans, and its 50-gigabyte plans become 100-gig plans.