Technology
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A Seamless Approach To Tech Gadgetry
We all remember the face-plant that was Google Glass.
5 min |
October 2018
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Brewing Leather In A Lab
Suzanne Lee was a fashion designer in the early ’90s when she discovered in a lab that biofabrication processes could produce leatherlike materials via yeast fermentation. She spent the next 10 years experimenting with giant vats of bacteria while advising clothing brands on how to incorporate newly invented materials. Recently, as chief creative officer at biotech startup Modern Meadow, she’s helped lead the development of an animal-free leather material called Zoa and is now collaborating with industrial fermentation company Evonik to scale the biofabrication process.
1 min |
October 2018
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destination:innovation
the secrets behind marriott’s top-to-bottom transformation of the hotel experience.
6 min |
november 2016
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waste management
copia ceo komal ahmad is using technology to distribute excess food to the hungry.
2 min |
november 2016
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Eataly Taps Into Its Inner Disney
After opening outposts in 31 cities in 12 countries across the globe, the Italian fooderie Eataly is returning to its birthplace with its newest launch: a $118 million experiential park called FICO Eataly World.
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October 2017
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“You Just Can't Imagine How Hard It Is”
Venture capitalist Ellen Pao’s discrimination lawsuit had such an impact on the Valley that it’s been called “the Pao effect,” inspiring more women to speak up. Now she’s on a mission to make the tech industry a more accessible place for everyone.
7 min |
October 2017
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A New Food Chain
How the United Nations is using blockchain to bring stability to the lives of refugees.
4 min |
October 2017
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Tyler The Creator, Why Big brands Trust This Wild card
Tyler, the creator is an exuberant rap star and a thoughtful polymath working across fashion, animation and film.WarnerMedia, Nike, and sony have hopped aboard. Are you ready to ride?
10+ min |
November 2018
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Forget Your Phone! Palm Is Back With A Device To Break Your Tech Addiction
When the co-founders of the revived Palm brand needed a hand with their ground-breaking new device, they drafted one of the NBAs most relatable stars. An exclusive look at the making of a rookie product.
10+ min |
November 2018
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Tech Workers Revolt!
Employees at big tech companies are discovering their power to bend the trajectory of multibillion-dollar corporations.
6 min |
November 2018
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How 'Mr Robot' Creator Turning 'Homeocming' Into A TV Show!
How Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail is adapting the hit podcast Homecoming into an utterly original TV series.
3 min |
November 2018
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How Big Data Is Revolutionizing Farming
Farmers have access to more information today than ever. Will they be able to make sense of it in time to feed the world of tomorrow?
4 min |
November 2018
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Google, You Auto-Complete Me
Tech giants are using predictive capabilities to influence what you say, think, and do. Worried yet?
7 min |
September 2018
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The Last (Plastic) Straw
How Starbucks came up with an alternative to single-use straws
1 min |
September 2018
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Oval Office Lessons
Doris Kearns Goodwin discovers modern leadership lessons in the actions of great presidents.
7 min |
September 2018
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Reveals His Plans To Woo Artists and Beat Apple
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is betting that he can sell music fans and artists worldwide on his vision for the future of the business. Only Amazon, Apple, and Google stand in his way.
10+ min |
September 2018
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The Thawing Of McDonald's
Using fresh— never frozen— beef in its quarter pounders is just one part of a massive transformation the company is undergoing in the face of changing consumer tastes and competition. But it’s definitely the most complicated.
10+ min |
September 2018
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Silicon Valley Meets Our Nation's Heartland
The World’s Largest Temperature-controlled Warehousing And Logistics Company Is On A Mission To Reduce Food Waste And Help Feed The World.
3 min |
May 2019
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Leading Out Loud
Female Founders In The Instagram Era Are Finding That They Have Unprecedented Influence—whether Or Not They Want It.
6 min |
May 2019
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A Bitcoin Boost For Podcasters
Cast box CEO Renee Wang has a new idea for funding digital content creators.
1 min |
October 2018
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Melinda Gates's Art Of Investing
The Philanthropist and Investor is tackling sexism in Silicon Valley.
4 min |
October 2018
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I Listen To Music To Help Me Focus
I was diagnosed with ADD as a kid and needed to take Ritalin.
1 min |
December 2016/January 2017
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How Fitbit Became The Next Big Thing In Corporate Wellness
As fitness trackers make inroads with employee wellness programs, is the new requirement to climbing the corporate ladder that you count all the steps?
8 min |
May 2016
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Zac Posen Is Ready for His Close-Up
Fashion designer and Brooks Brothers creative director Zac Posen talks about staying original while building his globe-spanning brand.
6 min |
May 2016
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How Nielsen Plans To Solve The Audience Puzzle
As the television landscape fractures, figuring out who is watching what has never been more difficult or important.
7 min |
April 2016
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The Dynamic Duo Behind Broad City On How To Provoke the Right Reaction
Broad City creators and stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer talk about finding a common voice - and always pushing the limits.
6 min |
April 2016
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Single? It's Not You, It's Your City
The city you choose to work in could have far more impact on your future than whatever company you’d be joining.
3 min |
April 2016
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Unlikely Allies
GE, Target, and Levi’s are finding new energy by learning from startups.
2 min |
September 2017
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Put A (Better Ring On It)
A search for conflict-free diamonds led one jeweler to rethink the engagement process.
2 min |
September 2017
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The Music Maker
How producer and Vampire Weekend alum Rostam Batmanglij inspires ingenuity from A-list artists.
3 min |