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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve had a long-standing rule of thumb in product design, which I call “design for the novice, configure for the pro.&# I started saying this back in 2001/02, long before the era of Web 2.0, It’s why when I used Quora I instantly felt like it was the most innovative UX I had seen in years. Configure fo the pro.

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Survivors

Both Sides of the Table

I saw this in 2001-2003 and in 2008-2010. She said that Korea really wants to build a “creative economy” and that understanding why the US is so innovative was important to her. Most Koreans I know have the pressure to succeed and not let down their families and perhaps that makes it harder to take risks.

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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

He came to the United States in 2001 to study Software Engineering at Auburn University. As a technologist he felt the US was “ground zero&# for technology innovation. The world had just gone into crisis and I was in a period of reflection reminiscent of September 2001. Felipe grew up in Brazil. But I have some.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

StartupNation

Generation Z (2001-2020) = 5%. Generation Z are the newest additions to the workforce and are described as universal, innovative and open-minded as well as those who value diversity, individuality, creativity and personalization. Breakdown of workforce by generation : Traditionalists (1925-1945) = 2%. Traditionalists.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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Transforming Visions into Reality: An Interview with Libby Swan, Co-founder/CEO of Axioned

Jason Malki

Libby, leads a renowned technology services firm specializing in transforming the visions of Founders and Innovators into lucrative revenue streams by bringing their tech-product ideas to fruition. We leverage technology responsibly to create innovative solutions that address challenges and open new possibilities.

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