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Disruption is at an all-time high
Disruption is at an all-time high. The CEOs who think outside their four walls will thrive — while the ones who don’t will disappear.
Whether they do it out of fear or complacency, the CEOs who continue to operate within their “four walls” — who refuse to look to external sources to help drive innovation — will increasingly find themselves out of a job. ...
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Fred Hoch featured in Forbes article, “4 Unexpected Ways That Partnering With A Corporation Could Help Your Startup”
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exponential corporate growth
The answer to exponential corporate growth
Using a conventional approach, corporations are paying more than they should to develop new products, markets, or revenue streams. Capital can be employed much more effectively using something like Branch Rickey’s farm system.
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LANDR Brings
LANDR Brings Music Mastering to the Cloud, Helping Major Labels & Bedroom Acts Alike
Online platform LANDR uses cloud-based software to help both major labels and bedroom artists smooth ...
Brie Larson Trainer
Disney, Brie Larson Trainer Share ‘Captain Marvel’ Workout on Fitness App
Jason Walsh is offering a free two-week program based on how the star got in ...
Helm Away From Humans
AI Is About To Take The Ship’s Helm Away From Humans
Ships around the world are beginning a transformation into autonomous machines, leveraging the same advances ...
Netflix of Blockchain: MTonomy Brings Streaming Video to Ethereum
Netflix of Blockchain: MTonomy Brings Streaming Video to Ethereum
CCN had a chance to talk to Arjun Mendhi of MTonomy. MTonomy is a Netflix, ...
Streem raises more cash for AR-powered home improvement tech, hints at larger vision
Streem raises more cash for AR-powered home improvement tech, hints at larger vision
Investors are pouring more money into Streem, the Portland, Ore.-based startup that develops augmented reality technology ...
Sea Machines Conducts Live Transcontinental Autonomy Demonstrations
During this weeks International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, Boston-basedSea Machines Roboticsprove…
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ShotTracker gets OK for coaches to use in-game (Video) – Kansas City Business Journal
The NCAA will let coaches at the Hall of Fame Classic use ShotTracker LLC’s technology ...
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LANDR launches new audio mastering tool for Premiere Pro CC video editors by Jose Antunes – ProVideo Coalition
Professional video editors and video makers participating in the Adobe Max conference should check the ...
An Open Letter from an Entrepreneur Dad to His Kids on How to Find Success
An Open Letter from an Entrepreneur Dad to His Kids on How to Find Success
This column was originally published on Entrepreneur.com on Feb. 14. I became a dad more ...
Building Lambda School for Personal Wellness
Redefining the boundaries of traditional education technology
TechNexus Seeks Collaborators for Smart City Innovation Lab
TechNexus Seeks Collaborators for Smart City Innovation Lab
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TechNexus Venture Collaborative announced today the launch of Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation ...
Cities Leveraging Analytics Platforms to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Cities Leveraging Analytics Platforms to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Corporations are not alone when it comes to gathering and interpreting data, and taking action ...
Smart City Leaders and What They’re Tackling
Smart City Leaders and What They’re Tackling
By 2050, there will be 9 billion on Earth, according to the United Nations. Among ...
Retailers Use Data as a Compass
Retailers Use Data as a Compass
“At this point in the digital age, acting on ‘gut instinct’ when it comes to ...
Big biz should stop treating startups like zoo animals, research park chief says
Big biz should stop treating startups like zoo animals, research park chief says
This article originally appeared in Blue Sky Innovation here. Many corporations are all show when ...