Toyota invests $50 million in AI centers, partners with Stanford, MIT | BlackBerry buying Good Technology for $425 million | Surviving an acquisition without selling your soul and more...
> Toyota is collaborating with Stanford University for further research and development on autonomous driving as well as robotics that is “human-centric”.
http://goo.gl/KmL7zy
> BlackBerry will acquire Sunnyvale-based Good Technology for $425 million in cash
http://goo.gl/MrBrWV
> Acquisition by a larger company can be challenging to a CEO whose company is being acquired. Its vital to remind yourself of the reason your company was acquired and stay focused towards it while retaining the identity and culture of your team as far as possible!
http://goo.gl/eaPyOx
> Non-compete agreements between companies are unfair to employees and result in a slow-down of innovation.
http://goo.gl/QI3kP0
> Does a company/CEO need to control or be able to influence?
http://goo.gl/0xvQKI
> Businesses need to focus on gender diversity by reducing disparity in pay between men and women. Increased transparency around pay for both genders will help reduce this discriminatory practice.
http://goo.gl/mRmCwk