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Founder Friday: Meet Max Goldstein, Co-Founder of Gol Labs

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Description: He worked at Google in product marketing, partnerships and data science. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2kcCPFO Questions for Discussions: What is the business thinking that is guiding Max Goldstein in Africa and other emerging economies? How does he compare to the traditional models of entrepreneurs?

Hoteliers Comb the Ranks of Tech Workers to Gain an Edge

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Description: The front desk manager or housekeeper may epitomize the hotel employee, but the hospitality industry is increasingly dependent on tech workers, vacuuming data scientists, web designers and other experts into its ranks. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Feb 13, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/business/hoteliers-comb-the-ranks-of-tech-workers-to-gain-an-edge.html Questions for Discussions: What changes are taking place in the industry? How is technology… Read more »

Apple’s stock surges to all-time intraday high

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Description: Shares of Apple Inc. AAPL, +1.16% rallied 1.2% in afternoon trade Tuesday to reach an all-time intraday record, extending the run of gains following strong quarterly results and amid growing optimism over new iPhone releases. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 14, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apples-stock-surges-to-all-time-intraday-high-2017-02-14 Questions for discussion: What explains Apple’s recent stock performance? Do you… Read more »

Innovations Threaten the Neighborhood Bike Shop

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Description: Sean Sweeney opened the door to the refurbished 1839 barn behind his home in Wayne, Pa., outside of Philadelphia. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 29, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/business/innovations-bike-shop-bicycles.html Questions for Discussions: What is happening to the small neighborhood bike shop? Why are these mobile services growing in popularity? How is this business environment similar to… Read more »

The Pressure Is on for Retailers to Go Omnichannel

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Description: Changing consumer buying habits complicate efforts Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 07, 2017 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/Article/Pressure-on-Retailers-Go-Omnichannel/1015185 Questions for discussion: What are the challenges facing retailers today according to the report? How should management deal with the changes taking place?

SPOS #552 – Technology Provocations With Nicholas Carr

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Description: Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation – The Mirum Podcast – Episode #552 – Host: Mitch Joel. His latest book is called, Utopia Is Creepy And Other Provocations. It could, literally, be translated as “Our World Is Creepy”… and that’s the point. Source: TwistImage.com Date: Feb 05, 2017 Link: http://www.twistimage.com/podcast/archives/spos-552—technology-provocations-with-nicholas-carr/ Questions for Discussions:… Read more »

The $99 billion idea

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Description: In January 2009 the three founders of a little-known website called Airbedandbreakfast.com decided at the last minute to attend the inauguration of Barack Obama. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 26, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2017-uber-airbnb-99-billion-idea/ Questions for discussion: Summarize how each company maneuvered past regulatory hurdles? How much of their success do you think was pure luck?

This Company Wants to Convert Used Clothing Into Fuel

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Description: “Nobody is doing it, because it’s so difficult.” Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 26, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-26/this-company-wants-to-convert-used-clothing-into-fuel Questions for Discussions: What do you think of this recycling “concept”? Do you think it is a good idea to make use of the “Back to the Future” brand? What would you suggest managers do to further publicity?

The Doctor’s Office of the Future

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Description: The Doctor’s Office of the Future Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Jan 26, 2017 Link: http://bloom.bg/2k43fsJ Questions for discussion: Summarize the business model presented. How different is the management of health care today in comparison to the model presented? Is this all “smoke and mirrors” or is there really an improved model waiting… Read more »

For Netflix, Original Content Is the New Black

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Description: Netflix plans to significantly boost its original content library in 2017 Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 19, 2017 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/Article/Netflix-Original-Content-New-Black/1015073#sthash.oE0gfZ2h.dpuf Questions for Discussions: How well has Netflix performed recently? What explains the success? Do you think there are other strategies can could boost revenues even further?