Description: She’s CEO of a billion-dollar brand, but she’s always looking to invent the next big thing. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Nov 28, 2018 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/322936?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Questions for discussion: Why do you suppose Sara Blakely has been so successful as an entrepreneur and manager? Why is it important to “know your limits”, according to Sara Blakely?
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Whatever Apple’s Tim Cook decides to do with video ‘could explode’: Discovery CEO
Description: Discovery CEO David Zaslav told CNBC that Apple’s video streaming service “could explode” when it launches next year, because CEO Tim Cook and video head Eddy Cue have the connections they need: subscribers. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 23, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/28/tim-cooks-plans-for-apple-video-could-explode-discovery-ceo.html Questions for discussion: What distinguishes the Discovery business model from scripted television?… Read more »
How Dollar Shave Club Approaches Podcasting
Description: The podcast ad market is taking off as people increasingly tune in. But large brand advertisers still want better measurement and analytics before they really buy in. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Nov 27, 2018 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/content/how-dollar-shave-club-approaches-podcasting?ecid=NL1001 Questions for discussion: What does the research data say about the growth in podcasting? Why do you think this medium is growing in popularity?… Read more »
Robots in the field: farms embracing autonomous technology
Description: Faced with seesawing commodity prices and the pressure to be more efficient and environmentally friendly, farmer Jamie Butler is trying out a new worker on his 450-acre farm in England’s Hampshire countryside. Source: Finance.Yahoo.com Date: Nov 25, 2018 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/robots-field-farms-embracing-autonomous-124224230.html Questions for discussion: How is technology changing agriculture? How is offering a robotic service… Read more »
$9 million and a lifetime of bragging rights are on the line for Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson
Description: It’s golf, but not as we know it. Friday sees two of the game’s greats go head to head, with no trophy or major title to be won. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 23, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/23/9-million-and-a-lifetime-of-bragging-rights-on-the-line-for-tiger-woods-and-phil-mickelson.html Questions for discussion: Do you think this format will succeed? Explain why. Would it succeed… Read more »
It will take much bigger thinking if Canada is to compete with giants in the ideas economy
Description: Kevin Carmichael: Generating economic growth from ideas instead of goods will require different policies than the ones with which we have become comfortable Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Nov 15, 2018 Link: https://business.financialpost.com/technology/it-will-take-much-bigger-thinking-if-canada-is-to-compete-with-giants-in-the-ideas-economy#comments-area Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the future vision for Canadian companies if GDP is to grow substantially? Do you… Read more »
This Illustrator Is Projected to Make $700,000 This Year, and She Says She Couldn’t Have Done It Without Instagram
Description: In this series, Instagram Icon, Entrepreneur speaks with the individuals behind popular Instagram accounts to find out the secrets of their success. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Nov 14, 2018 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/323282?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Questions for discussion: Summarize the key lessons learned from this interview. Create a sketch of another idea that you think could match this design.
Facebook takes on LinkedIn as a career portal with e-learning, expanded mentorship and jobs features
Description: With the launch of a way for people to connect with each other in mentoring relationships, and to look for jobs, Facebook has over the last year or so slowly been encroaching on LinkedIn’s territory as the go-to platform for people who want to leverage their networks of contacts to expand their career prospects. Source: TechCrunch.com Date: Nov13,… Read more »
Google will take over part of DeepMind’s health business
Description: Alphabet is working to organize its many health projects. Source: Engadget.com Date: Nov 13, 2018 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/13/google-takes-over-deepmind-health/?yptr=yahoo Questions for discussion: Do you think these acquisitions are appropriate areas for future growth for Google? What does Google offer these firms that drives these deals?
How Magic Johnson convinced Howard Schultz to partner with him and build more Starbucks stores
Description: With five NBA Championships, an Olympic gold medal and various MVP awards to his name, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will go down as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But the former Laker may be remembered for his business skills as well as his signature hook shot. Source: CNBC.com – video report… Read more »
