Description: The alternative social network MeWe had 12 million users at the end of 2020. Barely three weeks into 2021 — and two since a right-wing mob attacked the U.S. Capitol — the company says it’s now passed 16 million. Source: NPR.org Date: Jan 22, 2021 Link: https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/958877682/fast-growing-alternative-to-facebook-twitter-finds-right-wing-surge-messy Questions for discussion: Summarize the conflicting issues… Read more »
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How the Blenders Eyewear founder turned a $2,000 loan into a $90 million business in 7 years
Description: The reaction to his cheap shades made Fisher realize there was an untapped market for stylish sunglasses that weren’t as expensive as name-brands, which he could cash in on. Source: CNBC.com Date: Jan 16, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/16/how-founder-made-blenders-a-90-million-dollar-business.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the steps taken to establish this brand. What lessons are there here for… Read more »
Want To Build A Superteam? Invest In Emotional Intelligence
Description: The right employees are essential to the success of your business, no matter your industry or growth stage. But for an early stage startup, the importance of your team can’t be understated. When you’re just starting out, every employee is a key employee. The wrong hire can cost you a lot of time and… Read more »
Intel, Under Pressure to Rethink Its Business, Ousts Its Chief Executive
Description: Robert Swan, who has held the job for two years, is leaving the Silicon Valley chip giant after an activist investor pressed for change. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 13, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/technology/intel-ceo-swan-gelsinger.html?searchResultPosition=1 Questions for discussion: What are the leadership qualities needed at Intel according the investors who pressed for change? How significant is Patrick… Read more »
GM, Unifor reach tentative deal to build electric delivery vans in Ontario
Description: GM Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with Unifor that, if ratified, will see it invest $1 billion to transform its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., to make commercial electric vehicles. Source: CBC.ca Date: Jan 16, 2021 Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/gm-unifor-ingersoll-deal-1.5876387 Questions for discussion: What is the role of the union in this deal and others… Read more »
Lisa McLeod On Selling With Noble Purpose – This Week’s Six Pixels of Separation Podcast
Description: She has an incredible work ethic. That was one (of the many) takeaway from this episode. Lisa McLeod is a strategy consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker who has worked with some of the coolest companies on the planet. Lisa is the author of five books, including the global bestseller, Selling With Noble Purpose – How to… Read more »
How Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is luring tech players from Silicon Valley and New York
Description: Suarez’s schedule and phone have blown up since he accidentally launched a Twitter campaign to make Miami the latest innovation hub in early December, when someone on the app suggested bringing Silicon Valley to the Sunshine State. His “How can I help?” response generated 2.3 million organic impressions alone, he says. Source: CNBC.com – video report… Read more »
Opinion: We Built Google. This Is Not the Company We Want to Work For.
Description: Our company’s motto used to be “Don’t be evil.” An organized work force will help us live up to it. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/opinion/google-union.html?auth=login-email&login=email Questions for discussion: What is happening to Google as employees organize? How do you suggest management and employees deal with the issues facing the firm? Do… Read more »
Why Student Debt Is Crippling Entrepreneurship
Description: With Covid-19 battering the economy, helping aspiring business owners seems like a no-brainer. So, where’s the relief? Source: INC.com Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://www.inc.com/magazine/202102/leigh-buchanan/student-loan-debt-entrepreneurship-millennial-startup-founders.html Questions for discussion: What are some of the obstacles to starting up a business, as described in this article? What lessons should entrepreneurial thinking students take away from the… Read more »
Chinese electric car company Nio doubles deliveries in 2020 as local competition ramps up for Tesla
Description: BEIJING — China’s homegrown Tesla rivals are racking up sales in the world’s largest auto market. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/04/chinese-electric-car-start-up-nio-doubles-deliveries-as-tesla-competition-rises.html Questions for discussion: How important do you think branding is for all of these competitors in the global market? Do you think Tesla remains a good investment at this… Read more »