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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

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How to Translate Your Passion Into Your Purpose

Duct Tape Marketing

Additionally, she is the founder of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, a non-profit organization created to break down systemic barriers and foster systemic change for women and other underserved communities. 12:50): How have you adapted TransPerfect to meet changing global trends? Where can they find big ideas? (12:50): You're right.

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[Event] Ukraine, Thailand And US Take Top Spots At Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012

YoungUpstarts

. “We were inspired to help our friends who are hearing- and speech-impaired to have the ability to communicate like everyone else,” says Maxim Osika of quadSquad. Third Place: wi-GO (Portugal). ” The winning teams are: 1. First Place: quadSquad (Ukraine). Second Place: Coccolo (Japan). Game Design.

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HBS Alumni Angels NY new chairman: Jason Klein

David Teten

Managing a group of Harvard MBAs is very different from my past managerial experience, and I’ve learned a lot from herding our cats. Competitiveness Project , which challenged the HBS alumni community to address America’s declining competitiveness. HBS Alumni Angels is a global angel group, given our chapters in 15 cities.

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Y Combinator's First Batch: Where Are They Now?

thenextweb.com

ClickFacts itself is now based in San Francisco, and continues to work hard to help advertisers and ad-networks manage their risk and security, exactly as it set out to do seven years ago. Google Chrome Grabs 1/3 Of Global Browser Market: StatCounter. Google Chrome Grabs 1/3 Of Global Browser Market: StatCounter. Latin America.