Life is Short | Disrupting beliefs: A new approach to business-model innovation and more...
> Don't wait to do things that matter. Do them with an urgency because 'Life is Short' says Paul Graham in this wonderful piece of writing from the heart.
http://goo.gl/uaBBhV
> Large companies are often unable to achieve disruption because they are too rooted in the conventional framework of beliefs that prevail in the industry. It The process of business model innovation requires a conscious effort to break down and reframe long held beliefs to achieve business model innovation. A must read for those looking to innovate in their industry. .
http://goo.gl/YMpSoj
> Zappos recently took up the initiative to flatten its workplace hierarchy, that has resulted in a bit of a tumult at the company. The open offer to employees to accept a severance pay and leave has led to attrition since holacracy does not offer the psychological comfort of a boss to turn to for important decisions.
http://goo.gl/av12hv
> The Silicon Valley has definitely slowed down as yet another start-up raises funding in a down round. Jawbone has raised funds at half of its earlier valuation.
http://goo.gl/BnvAkJ
> Hans Peter Brondmo has been hired to oversee management of the Google X project that had been moved out of Google and under the Alphabet umbrella.
http://goo.gl/ShqXDc
> Online advertising is shifting and companies have 'micromoments' to impress their customers!
http://goo.gl/mPBqmR
> Foursquare CEO takes on role of Chairman, while COO Jeff Glueck will now be appointed to the position of CEO.
http://goo.gl/gHlNsI
> Facebook and Snapchat are in a race for dominance in the video views category.
http://goo.gl/tbynD1