Mo Shafieeha

It's been shown that with 2-6 months of abstinence, social/casual drinkers can rewire their neural circuits and revert damage to their prefrontal cortex. Drinking can cause the prefrontal cortex and circuits that control memory to shut down, so chronic alcohol users are likely to feel long-lasting effects.

As designers, we make choices that other people have to live with. Our responsibility as designers is to make those choices count. System thinking is one way of thinking about how we can make more ethical and holistic choices. A systems approach to designing needs strong partnerships to overcome complexity. Systems thinking is an approach that... See more

1. Market Size If you target a small market, you can probably build a niche business. However, you won't be able to raise money from investors. Therefore, you need to raise small amounts of money, keep your costs extremely low, and become cashflow positive as soon as possible.

Clarity of purpose Summarizes the company’s business on the back of a business card. Large markets Address existing markets poised for rapid growth or change. A market on the path to a $1B potential allows for error and time for real margins to develop. Rich customers Target customers who will move fast and pay a premium for a unique offering.... See more

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