Twilio is quietly changing the internet Edited by the author — original image from Flickr Software companies often forget about the humble developer. I know this too well as a former tech consultant. The big companies focus on how to impress execs with flashy features but the product is a shambles under the covers. It’s
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It takes under a minute to test it out Image created by the author — original image from pexels I was sharing hot wings and discussing life’s big mysteries with a friend when she said something weird. “Oo great point, give me a second. I’m going to send myself a message about that.” I gave
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Meet Jeff Bezos’s successor: Andy Jassy Created by the author — original image from Wikimedia Commons “No, I didn’t know what my job was going to be, or what my title was going to be. It was super important to the Amazon people that we come that Monday.” — Andy Jassy When Andy started working
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Tom Blomfield’s reminder that entrepreneurs are human too Created by the author — original image from Wikimedia commons “I’m very happy to talk about what’s gone on with me, because I don’t think people do it enough” — Tom Blomfield, Founder of Monzo He’s absolutely right. If you read enough entrepreneurship advice, you’ll realize many
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It goes deeper than one disgruntled billionaire Created and edited by the author Silicon Valley has been unquestionably the place to be for aspiring tech entrepreneurs for decades. The whole industry has seemed to revolve around the Bay Area of California. Yet 2020 has challenged many things we thought permanent and Silicon Valley’s dominance is
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The irony of notifications helping you to be present Created by the author Mindfulness is the art of living in the present moment. It’s also a rapidly growing billion-dollar industry. These two faces throw up some hilarious contradictions, especially when combined with technology. I’m not against the meditation app industry. They’re making the big bucks,
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Hire people that intimidate you Created by the author — original image Wikimedia Commons “I’m sure I’ll amount to nothing” — Brian Chesky Brian Chesky’s high school yearbook message could not have been more wrong. Yet 8 years later, he could be forgiven for believing his own words when he couldn’t afford rent in his
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