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Catching Up On Readings: Rules of Sharing Economy
About 80% US consumers are expected to be using the sharing economy by 2017. This feature from Entrepreneur.com looks at the dynamics of the sharing economy and what strategies businesses should follow to compete. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: Startup Weekend, Cape Town
Andre Bourqe at Entrepreneur.com rounds up the startup scene in South Africa. He also sums up the highlights of the Startup Weekend, Cape Town where he was a judge. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015
The TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 took place in San Francisco from September 21-23 where from a thousand startups, 25 were chosen to compete in the Startup Battlefield competition. This feature looks at the highlights and winner of the $50,000 prize money and the Disrupt Cup, Agrilyst. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: Robots Over the Years
This feature from CNN looks at the evolution of robots over the years. From bulky robots in the 1930’s, robots have evolved to sleek robots that can even emote like humans. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: Top 30 Startups
This feature on Entrepreneur.com identifies a list of 30 startups that they believe are not only unique and worth keeping an eye on, but also have a shot at leaving a big, bold mark on the world. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: African Future
This feature on Tech Crunch explores the improving infrastructure in Africa and its scope as an area of opportunity for entrepreneurs and a place where innovative ideas for huge markets that have high impact can thrive and conquer. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: Rethinking Work
This feature by Barry Schwartz on The New York Times looks at how a we need to rethink work as a deeper sense of purpose can increase efficiency rather than an increase in compensation. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
Catching Up On Readings: Digital Development
This feature by Ann Mei Chang on TechCrunch talks about the changing international development landscape and how the digital economy can help end extreme poverty. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links. >>>
