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You Don’t Have to Be a Software Company to Think Like One

Harvard Business

Every business is, willingly or unwillingly, a competitor on a software playing field, no matter which sector it’s in. In a world underpinned by ever more powerful, affordable, and public technology platforms, software is still king. You may be thinking: but my company isn’t a software company.

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PEST Analysis

Tom Spencer

If you are thinking about producing a strategic plan, developing a new product, entering a new market, engaging in a new venture, or financing a project then it probably makes sense to understand the big picture issues that could affect your success. Insights gained from the analysis can then be used to develop a strategic plan of action.

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Using AI to Invent New Medical Tests

Harvard Business

The method we developed utilizes smartphone technology in combination with algorithmic analysis of ECG recordings. Together with our partner AliveCor, we developed a system to attach electrodes to a smartphone and acquire a quality ECG recording. Start with what known correlations. Identify outside partners to go from bench to bedside.

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Blockchain Could Help Artists Profit More from Their Creative Works

Harvard Business

Various companies are already collaborating on the blockchain to develop an ecosystem with artist-friendly features, such as: Value templates to construct deals that respect the artist as an entrepreneur and equal partner in any venture. ” LeBeau’s vision is not a pipedream.

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Your Company Needs a More-Radical Board of Directors

Harvard Business

But a relatively unknown, unbranded intellectual property company – with far less to lose – might be much more aggressive in minimizing taxes. Letting your ETR slip to the benchmark could risk your customers’ trust. Benchmarking and norming won’t always lead to the right decision.

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The Impact of the Blockchain Goes Beyond Financial Services

Harvard Business

At its most basic, blockchain is a vast, global distributed ledger or database running on millions of devices and open to anyone, where not just information but anything of value – money, titles, deeds, music, art, scientific discoveries, intellectual property, and even votes – can be moved and stored securely and privately.

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Management Philosophies That Drive Culture & Growth - Interview with Alex Rooney

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Alex and his company specialize in IT and professional services with several business lines including SAP, business application software, change management and developing intellectual property. Impressively, Vision33 has averaged 25% year over year growth for the past 15 years.