article thumbnail

Skate Where the Puck is Going

Both Sides of the Table

I heard from one smart source that years ago that Reid Hoffman had predicted the “game-ification&# of most Internet businesses. I’m not arguing that game dynamics in your business solution won’t be important or successful. I get the appeal and importance of this innovation in driving behavior. Fawking badges.

pitching 296
article thumbnail

15 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences and Insights on Getting Through COVID-19

StartupNation

Insights gained from an effective analytics strategy can not only save you resources and time, but also broaden your customer base, increase productivity, and put your employees at ease by showing that leadership is educated and responsive.”. Jen Laloup , CEO, Mobile Growth Association . Prioritize. ” Key takeaways.

article thumbnail

Equal access to capital and entrepreneurship is the final civil rights movement

TechCrunch

As a nation we know the benefits of encouraging entrepreneurship across backgrounds: Entrepreneurs create jobs, spark innovation and allow us to maintain our position as the most competitive nation on the planet. I began to realize that venture capital is a bit of a social game — and I was about to play it for two years.