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Data collection isn’t the problem: It’s what companies are doing with it

TechCrunch

Yet, many businesses cannibalize this valuable asset by selling it to third parties when they should be using it to make their businesses stronger and more sustainable. Nearly all digital businesses collect some type of data from their users, so there has been growing concern from privacy rights groups about how that data is used.

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Can LEDs ultimately replace the sun?

TechCrunch

Precise controls backed by data analysis can calibrate food quality, leading to further improvements in yields while reducing raw inputs like water. It’s the secret sauce that ties its automated systems, sensors and data collection together into a central nervous system.

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Research Assistant (Full Time – 6 months)

Forward Cities

The Research Assistant will primarily support the research team in the deployment of our primary data collection tools, including both the Survey of Entrepreneurs and the Entrepreneur Support Organization Survey, and the production of data visualizations for all of our data sources. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None .

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Research Assistant (PT, TEMP)

Forward Cities

The Research Assistant will primarily support the research team in the deployment of our primary data collection tools, including both the Survey of Entrepreneurs and the Entrepreneur Support Organization Survey, and the production of data visualizations for all of our data sources. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.