Growing 3 Startups In 3 Months: Interview With Adil Abrar. With a passion to find new ways to solve for age-old problems, Adil Abrar started Sidekick Studios by “accident”.
Our interview with him reveals that being innovative might have more to do with having a healthy approach to playful thinking, rather than being so calculating and planning-oriented. Their recent endeavor is titled SS3, where they will support 3 entrepreneurs to develop 3 public service start-ups in 3 months. How do you define social innovation? I’ve got a pretty broad definition of social innovation. Essentially, it’s about new ways to deliver some kind of benefit to society. What will drive its growth in the coming years? From the demand side, the continued pressures on resources in a time of aging populations in the West and exploding population growth in emerging countries. How To Design For The Sharing Economy. The definition of ownership is changing.
We are becoming less interested in owning products and accumulating wealth through long-term purchases. Instead, we crave experiences, seeking out things without much of a financial or time investment, and have a newfound appreciation of bargains and second-hand possessions (a song about thrifting is leading the Billboard charts as I am writing this). We increasingly consume products and services through renting, sharing, and purchasing subscriptions. Being “socially connected” is no longer just about having a lot of people to share your news with; these days, it’s about having a lot of people to share your stuff with--either for free or at a fraction of the market fee. It’s about collaborative consumption. The new sharing economy presents unlimited opportunities for us as consumers to reinvent our spending habits.
Most current designs are geared toward individual users and don’t seem to change much for multi-user experiences. 1. 2. Packing Checklist for Women. My 55 best travel tips. It is almost May.
I’m slightly alarmed by this. Not just because the year is zipping by, and I’m wondering how I squandered away all that time with so little to show for it (Whither the sample chapter of the great American travel memoir, Everywhereist? Whither the clean laundry you were going to do?) Crowdinvesting Sites Start Offering Shares in Startups. During a “demo day” in Silicon Valley last August, entrepreneur Mattan Griffel took the stage with a well-practiced, carefully timed pitch.
“We teach people how to code, online, in one month,” said Griffel, adding meaningful pauses between the words. The startup he cofounded, One Month Rails, will “change the face of online education,” Griffel promised. Technology isn't taking all of our jobs. Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images Are machines stealing our jobs?
Automated teller machines handle transactions formerly done by bank tellers; accounting software does tasks that bookkeepers used to do; and e-commerce cuts out sales clerks. According to MIT professors Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee, technology is causing persistent unemployment and a slow recovery from the Great Recession. But according to the Occupational Employment Survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more bank tellers, more bookkeepers, and more sales clerks in 2009 than there were in 1999—three-quarters of a million more despite the recession.
Five ways to stop bedbugs before they bite. Bed bug (Photo: Orkin Pest Control) Bedbugs are one souvenir you don't want to bring home.
The National Pest Management Association's Vice President of Public Affairs, Missy Henriksen, shares the following tips for avoiding these pests while traveling. Check Your Room. Tips and Resources for Round the World Travel and Career Breaks. Welcome to the Legal Nomads Resources page.
When I quit my job in 2008, I feverishly researched what I would need to pack, plan, and budget for a round the world trip. I did not find many world travel resources on the web at that time, so I cobbled together notes of my own. I update it frequently, and my goal is to have the basics of long term world travel all in one place, perfect for those seeking make a change and travel but unsure of where to start. This long resources page is available on Legal Nomads freely, but it will soon be possible to download it as an ebook, along with additional resources for digital nomads, for a small fee. The Amazings: U.K. Retirees Paid To Teach Their Skills To A Younger Generation. Old, meet young.
Learn something new--even amazing. The Amazings is a new social enterprise in London to “help people who are about to retire or have retired create amazing experiences with the skills, knowledge, and passion they’ve picked up throughout their life,” says the new organization. Through the site, retirees can sign up to share their skills and experiences with others by way of group classes and activities, with current offerings including “Street photography with Andrew,” “Blow dry master class with Michael,” or “Make your own natural lip balm with Gail.” The Amazings handles all details regarding advertising and payments, so retirees need only participate in their activity and collect their payment afterwards.
Activities and classes currently listed on the site range in price from $15 to $25, while The Amazings (what looks like three 20-somethings ) keep about 30% to fund its operations. 100 little things that travel has taught me. Travel has been one of my most valuable teachers.
Rather than sit in a classroom and learn about the world through a someone else’s eyes, I did it through adventures and misadventures, tears and laughter. I know I still have so much to discover, but here are some lessons that sometimes I had to learn the hard way. Some of them I already kinda knew, some I are silly, some are serious, some are obvious, and some are embarrassing. Top tips for first-time travellers. Big adventure ... backpackers heading off on their travels.
Photo: Alamy With a daughter at the end of her own gap year and a shared credit card nearing meltdown, Michael "Tripologist" Gebicki passes on to graduates a few lessons from foreign roads. Your last year of high school now fading in the rear-vision mirror, the nightmare wait for results finished, soggy school lunches, uniforms - never again. TripRider App Review: Create Packing Lists, Itineraries, Track Expenses & More. Words by Caroline; photos by Brooke. I’m big on using iPhone apps to keep my travels organized as otherwise I would definitely miss trains and get lost on the way to hostels. But now I have another app I can add to my list.
Top 10 Apps, Sites, And Guides For Sustainable Travel Inspirations. I’ve always really loved road trips, but really hated the food on the road (with the exception of an In-N-Out Double-Double). A bad burrito is such a buzzkill. So, I was beyond thrilled when my partners at SHFT launched their amazing new app: Food Tripping. 40 Most Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a Fortune. Welcome Stumbled Upon & Delicious Users: You may also want to check out our 180+ Best Money Saving Tools.
Traveling doesn't have to break the bank (in fact, you can travel for free), and there are plenty of places that'll help you find the best vacation for your budget. Get discounts and the insider scoop with these great resources. Don't forget to ask for free travel upgrades. (See also: 5 Essential Travel Tools) How to Make Extra Cash Before Your Travels » Pommie Travels. Top 5 Reasons to Travel After Graduation - Why You Should Travel After Graduation. Chances are that your parents didn't travel after school (the majority of US citizens don't have passports), and maybe don't think you need to, either. And after you graduate from college, it's implied that you'll go straight to work for the rest of your young-enough-to-travel life. 7 Super Tips for Budget Backpacking ... 20 places you wouldn’t believe are real! Why I’m Returning to Burning Man.
Looking down on Black Rock City from a plane that I watched skydivers jump out of. NO BIG DEAL. 7 Ways to Prevent Getting Sick When Traveling ... 29 life lessons learned in travelling the world for 8 years straight. 29 abandoned places that look truly beautiful. Reader Recs: Romantic Destinations. Planning a trip with that special someone? We asked our Facebook fans to share their favorite romantic destinations, and they came through in a big way. Whether you’re looking for a tried-and-true classic or something more off the grid, our travel community has got you covered: 10 cures for the chronic overpacker. Top 17 World’s Strangest Buildings. Backpacking in Mongolia: Top 5 Must Do’s in the Altai Mountains.
Mongolia is a massive country and finding information on the best “tourist destinations” can be difficult. Most travellers will either book a tour starting and finishing in the capital city of Ulanbataar, or do as we did and try and make our way across Mongolia independently. Here Are The Top 25 Cities You Should Visit In Your Lifetime. You’ll Never Guess #1!
7 Top Tips for Traveling with Budget Airlines ... Budget airlines have made travel more accessible and while some hardened travelers bemoan them, with a few tips for using budget airlines, anyone can have a decent experience at an affordable price. Using a cheaper airline means foregoing some of the perks of regular airline travel but for most of us, surely, it’s the fact of getting to A to B that is more important than how we get there. 7 Ways to Cut Time in Lines When You Travel ... 7 Tips for Making The Most of a Rail Trip ... The 2013 travel photography of the year winners. The 38 Most Haunting Abandoned Places On Earth Just Might Give You Chills… 10 of the best places to shop for bargains in Amsterdam. 65 Links To Help You Travel Around the World.