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The tools we use: Challenging dogma in the design process

Intercom, Inc.

This was probably best illustrated in what’s been called the single most famous edit in the history of cinema, in 2001: A Space Odyssey. It’s from a 1962 report published by a man named Douglas Engelbart. Ultimately, tools are a part of who we are and how we conceive of ourselves. Modern software is obsessed with tools.

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Japanese Female Entrepreneurs who Thrive Against the Odds

freshtrax

According to Amy Jin , who spoke at an event by Startup Grind on Women’s Leadership , there are more CEOs named Mike than women CEOs in the world. She was subsequently named among the 100 most influential people in 2015 by TIME magazine. Also, in one Japanese startup event, the percentage of female speakers was less than 5%.

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Paying It Forward

Mironov Consulting

I remember major tech downturns in 1985, 1992, 2001 and 2008.  Especially  Especially 2001.  I  I quit my third startup on Sept 1st, 2001, in a very hot tech moment.  For the first time, I was asking for help rather than offering it, which was new and strange and deeply humbling for a name-brand MBA.  But

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What strong teamwork looks like: 7 proven models

Atlassian

Use it when: You’re forming a brand new team. Performing: as the name implies, this is when the magic is really happening. So, whether you’re forming a brand new team or want to figure out how to better support the one you already have, refer to these frameworks as your roadmap as you plot your way toward peak performance.

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The Collision of Product Management and Product Ownership

The Product Coalition

McElroy wrote a short memo where he described “Brand Men” who had overall responsibility for the brand and managing of a product. Ahead of his time he also described that the best “Brand Men” would do this though experimentation and customer interactions?—?obviously names look familiar, anyone? written by Neil H.

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GV’s Kate Aronowitz and Vanessa Cho on leading through design

Intercom, Inc.

Kate: I graduated with a graphic design degree in the late ’90s before there was anything like “user experience” and really got my start in graphic design, advertising, branding, and that kind of stuff. I was at an agency for a while and then moved to the Bay Area in 2001. I did interaction, visual design, and then got into management.

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Top 10 FinTech Software Development Companies 2019

The Product Coalition

The Sneakers Agency is a full-service digital product development company focused on helping brands launch and grow their businesses. Since 2014, the company has been a trusted partner for more than 50 startups and global brands like Pepsi, Vimeo, Barbarian, etc. It is one of the leading financial IT service providers.