One of the myths that we have today is that adults can't be re-educated. We view education as this thing where you go to school, you go to college, you come out, and you're done... no more education. Well that's wrong.
Because most of the professional alternatives for individuals disappear in a recession, universities tend to see higher enrollment during economic crises (it's been long observed as a counter-cyclical economic phenomenon) however, this time around the recession is the result of a public health crisis that may affect higher education enrollment... See more
It was, from the start, very obviously one of those high-octane attempts to manufacture something huge, not an organic growth play. Brandless had raised more than $50 million in venture capital pre-launch — unusual at the time — and later attracted a mega-round led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund.
The ubiquity of technology and the standardisation of internet-based connectivity has facilitated the emergence of new digital economies. In some instances, these economies 1) allow participants to trade excess supply, 2) facilitate new ways to commercialise existing activities and influence and 3) generate income in wholly digital spaces from... See more
Taika’s macadamia latté is easily the best can of coffee I’ve ever tasted, beating any variety of my beloved Boss in Japan, the sugary Starbucks DoubleShot, or the various canned cold brews recently introduced by name-your-favorite-third-wave-coffee-company. It’s made with great coffee beans — from 49th Parallel in Vancouver — and has a subtle... See more