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How to get a job as a growth hacker
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 20:30
GUEST: Growth positions are some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid marketing roles at startups. The problem when it comes to interviewing for a growth-focused position (whether it's growth or marketing) is that it'...
The Top 8 Things You Need To Know About The Future Of Work
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 08:29
My team and I just hosted another Future of Work Forum in NYC for members of The Future of Work Community (a global brand council where companies explore how the workplace is changing). We were joined by some brilliant...
Winners And Losers In The Latest Federal TIGER Grants
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 07:45
The Transportation Department has an unexpected hit on its hands in the form of TIGER grants. It is getting far more applications for far more money than it can award.
Filling the cybersecurity talent pipeline
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2015 00:00
GUEST: We talk a lot in Silicon Valley about product pipelines and sales pipelines, but what about talent pipelines? It is, after all, talent - people - who give us products to sell. The cybersecurity industry in particu...
What big industry will do to the Internet of Things
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 23:00
GUEST: The Internet of Things stands as one of the largest economic opportunities in the world. But it’s not just about consumer devices. Some of the biggest breakthroughs are taking place behind the scenes in factorie...
Nexon wins over Western developers by pitching gaming as an art form
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 22:05
Nexon is a pioneer of free-to-play online games in Asia, and it wants to break into the West in a big way. A couple of years ago, the Tokyo-based, South Korean-born company appointed Owen Mahoney, a former Electronic Art...
4 Strategies For Generating (And Winning) The Right Prospects
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 21:52
With survival at stake, some companies use shortsighted gimmicks to force prospects through their sales funnels. While this may lead to an initial spike in sales, moving people through the pipeline too fast spells disast...
Coding bootcamps chase accreditation by partnering with universities
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 21:30
GUEST: The astute Paul Fain recently reported that a coding bootcamp had partnered with accredited Lynn University ($33,450 tuition) to provision a “tech skills” program for course credits. The tuition would be $14,0...
Five Leadership Lessons For Twitter
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 21:26
Why Jack Dorsey Might Succeed As Twitter CEO
UK police arrest 20-year-old over TalkTalk hack that affected 20K people
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 21:15
British police have made a third arrest in connection with a cyber attack this month on telecoms company TalkTalk in which the company said bank details of more than 20,000 customers were hacked.
10 Trends Everyone Should Know About Disruptive Technologies
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 21:13
Disruptive technologies are changing the global economy. They include the Internet of Things, big data, quantum computing, plus a wave of inventions in advanced materials and health care. Each technology creates enormous...
How Mentors Weed Out The Fakes
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 21:06
Mentoring has a simple problem of supply versus demand. Everyone wants Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg or Apple's Tim Cook as his or her mentor, yet these executives only have 24 hours in their day. For mentors, identifying t...
Customer Service Experts Say 'No Problem' Is A Big Customer Service Problem--Here's Why
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 21:05
There’s a two-word phrase that tends to drive customer service experts, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders, myself included, crazy. C-R-A-Z-Y. The phrase is “no problem,” used as a substitute for “you’re...
Meet the game developers of Mexico: a growing community
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 20:05
FEATURE: For the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), Mexico’s time has come. It’s a growing games market — the 13th globally for game revenues, according to market research firm Newzoo. But looking past Kerba...
If 87 unicorns fell in the Valley, would they make a sound?
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 19:30
GUEST: A lot of noise has been made about the inflated valuations of Aileen Lee's unicorns and the amount of money they have raised. There are rumors that uber-unicorn Uber is now raising an additional $1 billion, in ord...
How Successful Startups Are Scaling Up
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 19:00
Startups need to scale to be successful. Three founders from lesser-known entrepreneurial hubs show how having the right vision, being nimble and executing on a plan can help take a successful startup to the next level.
What To Do When You're Fired By Your Own Employee
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 18:30
I was surprised a lot when I was a young manager.
Does Applying Early Decision For College Admission Damage Your Financial Aid?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 17:04
The idea that students would be admitted under the early decision application process by professional admissions committees who spend a tremendous amount of time, money and energy on reviewing candidates for admission to...
El Palacio de Hierro's Flagship Department Store Heightens Mexico City's Luxury Shopping Quotient
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 15:56
With a luxury brand line-up of Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Cartier, Armani, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Versace, Dior and dozens more, the $300 million, 650,000 sq. ft. retail mecca adds another reason to visit Mexico's vibran...
Driving Influence In Higher Ed: Highlights From The Converge CMO Discussion
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 15:49
Converge 2015, held in New Orleans, focused on how marketing leaders within higher education can be more effective. As part of the conference, a small group of CMOs, deans, and innovation leaders came together to discuss...
The Myth of Fearless Leadership: How to Lead When You're Afraid
Forbes - 1 Nov 2015 15:00
Fear is not necessarily your enemy. The difference is what you do when confronted by these fears. Here are six ways to begin to face your fears as a leader in your organization.
Is Tesla's Model X sun visor design genius, or overkill?
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2015 08:00
“I’m not sure anyone should have made this car,” Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said at a press conference just before the debut of the Model X crossover last month. That somewhat unusual remark referred to the feature...