Delta’s CEO says we should all decline the seat recline option unless we ask for permission from the person behind us first. How about declining to book flights on airlines that place seats in potential conflict with each other? …see more

Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates Dilhan Eryurt, the Turkish astrophysicist who was awarded the Apollo Achievement Award in 1969 for her successful work on the first landing on the moon. Google #womeninstem

The word "transcendent" does not begin to describe this hauntingly beautiful performance by Patti Smith during the Nobel Prize ceremony. The harrowing, elegant lyrics to Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" would be challenging enough in any setting, but Smith's vulnerability, and the way she recovered after nervousness, will stick with me. Legends are human, too...I dare you to not be moved.. …see more

‪”Most of us really want to offer the world something of quality, something that the world will consider good or important. And that's really the enemy, because it's not up to us whether what we do is any good, and if history has taught us anything, the world is an extremely unreliable critic.‬ Right?” Ethan Hawke ‪ …see more

Looking for books to read this summer? Check out ten great reads as recommended by some of the great founders and innovators I have had the pleasure to interview during lockdown: Efua Akumanyi Brendan Dawes Judith Adem Owigar Tom Filsinger Ben Tossell Niklas Hall Pierre Dubuc Christian Hernandez Gallardo Danielle Strachman Chris Espinosa, Apple …see more

Let's strategize Rick Wallace , Lynn Atchison , Charles Doyle , Jim Offerdahl , Sandra Bergeron , Peter Pace , Kristi Rogers , Wendy M. Pfeiffer , Alfred Berkeley , Peter Gyenes , Dana Jones , Jeffrey Leeds , Jason Wright , Fritz Onion , Ryan Hinkle , Jonathan Feiber , Kristen Gil , Kevin Harvey , Leyla D. Seka …see more

Micro-credentials may not yet compete with degrees, but I’d be impressed by anyone who fashioned an MIT education without actually going to MIT.

How much of what you know do you put into action? Last night I learned an important lesson about happiness. #happiness #inspiration

one of the areas where i readily admit a weakness when assessing a startup for a potential investment is capital efficiency. i do not spend enough time on that and do not have enough comparable data points to use when analyzing. sure, it is easy to figure out what a capital raise will produce in terms of milestones. but weighing how capital efficient a startup is or could be over a long period is tricky. it probably is very indicative too. for example, i am often suspicious of big rounds in early stages startups and of high burn rates without clear operational details to back such moves. thoughts welcomed. #vc #venturecapital #startupfunding #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startups #investing …see more

Hunter communications are recruiting for a Senior Security Technicians role in the North West. Please get in touch if you or you know someone who may be interested. No agencies please. …see more

Coping with coronanxiety, connecting via virtual happy hours, and self-isolating like Shakespeare. You'll find uplifting, scientifically-grounded, and useful wellness information in the latest edition of The 5-Minute Recharge. #healthandwellness

there are less banks (increased market concentration) which, amongst other factors, leads to lower competition in the banking sector. a net/net negative for society. digitization often comes with a winner takes most outcome, which leads us to expect few fintech giants. iow, there will be few TransferWises, Robinhoods, Coinbases, Stripes, Klarnas, Monzos. this also means less rather than more intra banking competition. so far the crypto world follows power laws & market concentration. is the future of financial services doomed to be ever more concentrated? bar legislative or regulatory fiat? what say you? #banking #banks #digitization #fintech #competition #financialservices #crypto …see more

Recognizing the undisputed advantages of investing in female and minority lead companies isn't enough. Investors need to change their methods of seeking and vetting opportunities. It's not just about leveling the playing field, it's smart business to reach broader markets and support ideas that are truly innovative. …see more

Alcohol consumption is up, physical activity is down. Sadly it seems that many of us are coping with COVID-19 in ways that will make matters much worse.

A law Congress passed last year just went into effect prohibiting cable companies from charging you a fee if you own your modem or router. In a year when every little bit helps, this is a big win for consumers.

It’s nice to listen to an upbeat podcast with some great suggestions on how to cultivate calm amidst turbulence.

Sunday question If I was to do a series interviewing founders of some of the biggest tech “failures” and lessons learned, who would you recommend I interview? Pls comment below 🙏

It was virtual happy hour today with the fun people of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey ! Good meeting new members and guests, and there were even other marketing communications pros in the group! #PR #PublicRelations #networking Tom McManimon , Edward Carroll , Scott McKelvey , Matt Jakubowski, ARM, AAI, CRIS , James Greenberg , Ira Weissman , Michael Colonna …see more

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” If you're wondering what to do next, check out the Life Plan Roadmap Template.

Since America is opening back up and Las Vegas is open for business, is it the right time to start thinking about heading to Las Vegas in January? I'd love to hear your thoughts.