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Why the Gig Economy is Coming for Architects, Engineers

ReadWriteStart

Why globalization works. This problem is further exacerbated by the current lack of globalization in architecture and engineering – two fields with workforces that largely transcend borders. The right connection is being formed between workers and clients acting to globalize an industry that’s in desperate need of labor.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). business models.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). business models.

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Visit to Case Foundation and Startup America

David Teten

Although they focus on initiatives that leverage technology, they engage in a wide spectrum of cross-sector collaborations with for-profit, government, and non-profit institutions. They do that by aggregating America’s startups, providing them with pro bono services, and promoting regional ecosystem development. Give to the Max” days.

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Five case studies you'll see at the Lean Startup Conference 2015

Startup Lessons Learned

With hundred of thousands of global practitioners, the supply of ideas and best practices is endless. It all started with a small group of founders and product enthusiasts who self-aggregated into an online community. The United States Digital Service, a federal government agency, is building a ‘stealth startup.’

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Out of the Crisis #3, Jen Pahlka and Raylene Yung on creating the U.S. Digital Response

Startup Lessons Learned

Deputy Chief Technology Officers Cori Zarek and Ryan Panchadsaram to help all levels of government with COVID-19 response and delivery of services. Highlights from the show Jen describes her background in government-tech partnerships. (2:52) 12:44) A look at the three waves of requests coming from government. (14:06)

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UK appoints entrepreneur Joe White as first Tech Envoy to the United States

Reid Hoffman

Earlier this year, I was pleased to learn that the UK Government was planning to appoint a Tech Envoy to the U.S. – Later, when I learned that Joe White would take on this newly created role, I grew even more excited about the positive impact this new position will have on fostering innovation and entrepreneurism on a local and global scale.