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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve had a long-standing rule of thumb in product design, which I call “design for the novice, configure for the pro.&# I started saying this back in 2001/02, long before the era of Web 2.0, My philosophy emanated from my days of programming and later designing corporate software in the early 1990′s.

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How to Avoid a Common Product Mistake Many Teams Make

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve been involved with technology product design in one form or another for nearly 25 years and seen one mistake consistently repeated. The single biggest mistake most product teams make is building technology for what they believe the user would want rather than what the actual end-user needs. I learned the hard way.

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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

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“Staple green cards to the diplomas of foreign students who graduate from any U.S. In 2005 he was graduated and took a job in South Carolina working for technology company while he started his own web design company on the side. As a technologist he felt the US was “ground zero&# for technology innovation.

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Green Roofs: Startup Opportunities in Urban Agriculture

The Startup Magazine

One innovative and environmentally friendly approach that is gaining in popularity with both agricultural experts and city planners is that of green roofs. Green roofs, also known as living roofs, not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also present a unique opportunity for startups in urban agriculture.

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As investor activity enjoys a resurgence, here are 10 breakthrough trends and companies to watch in 2025

The Startup Magazine

Dosty, an all-in-one pet care app designed to simplify pet parenting, is another startup to keep an eye on in this space. However, trends in accounting technologies keep changing from time to time. Each new trend requires accounting businesses to switch from conventional software to emerging accounting technology innovations.

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6 Sources Of Purpose To Drive Business Success Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Many technologists have a passion for a new technology, but only a few are able to communicate the value in terms of future impact on society. For Logan Green of Lyft, his international travel purpose helped inspire him to the creation and growth of an industry-altering business. Challenge yourself to delivering a technical innovation.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

To this end, a number of commercial green buildings have been designed with features that promote workplace productivity and ambiance. With advances in technology, green buildings can also be built at fairly competitive prices. How Real Estate Companies Can Use ESG to Stay Competitive.

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