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As we bid farewell to 2023, reflecting on the startups that didn’t make it through the year is poignant. Contrary to the dramatic tales of companies like FTX or Theranos, most startup failures are quieter, often due to timing, funding issues, or macroeconomic factors. This year, around 3,200 private venture-backed […]
The year 2023 witnessed the downfall of several renowned companies, marking a tumultuous period in the business world. From coworking spaces to retail giants, these bankruptcies reflect the challenging economic landscape and evolving consumer behaviors. These bankruptcies serve as a helpful reminder of how important financial stability and flexibility are […]
In the Forbes article titled “Build Better Habits: 5 ChatGPT Prompts To Supercharge Productivity” by Jodie Cook, the focus is on leveraging ChatGPT to reshape daily habits for enhanced personal and professional productivity. The article emphasizes that consistent daily habits are critical to future success, revealing one’s passion, focus, and […]
AWS has been a notable player in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, albeit with a different approach than its rivals, Microsoft and Google. The article from Analytics India Magazine delves into AWS’s journey in the AI arena, highlighting its recent developments, challenges, and potential future trajectory. Hardware Innovations […]
A step-by-step guide to running a successful dark store. Dark stores are a new and innovative way to fulfill online orders. They are essentially warehouses used to store and pick products for delivery. Dark stores offer several benefits for retailers and consumers, including faster delivery times, a more comprehensive selection […]
First released in 1991, Crossing the Chasm is a classic that popularized the Technology Adoption Curve and introduced terminology like “early adopters” and “late majority” for the first time. The book argues that, while early adopters don’t need to be convinced to try out a disruptive product, there is a […]
The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity of ghost kitchens, which are restaurants that do not have a physical storefront. Instead, they operate outside existing kitchens and only offer delivery or takeout. The Rise of Ghost Kitchens There […]
The tech industry has recently seen a wave of layoffs, with companies such as Affirm, Google, Alphabet, Meta, and IBM cutting thousands of jobs. According to data compiled by Layoffs, 297 tech companies laid off nearly 95,000 workers in 2022. If this trend continues, the industry could cut more than […]
Kiosks eliminate the need to roster more staff or hire temp workers during rush hours. With stalls, QSRs will see a sizable contraction in labor costs. Inflation is a rise in prices and a decrease in the purchasing value of money. According to the Federal Reserve, a healthy inflation rate […]
The Japanese electronics industry once stood atop the world but has been overtaken by competition from China and South Korea. The innovation that once characterized Japanese manufacturing is now nowhere to be seen. A talk with Miyazawa Kazumasa, the Sony engineer behind the VAIO computer series and the Edy digital […]