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Code for America: Bringing Innovation to Local Government Processes

Code for America: Bringing Innovation to Local Government Processes Summary In this article, we discuss the Code for America program, which places coders and web developers in local governments to help improve their processes. We also highlight one of the program’s success stories, DiscoverBP, a website that simplifies the school selection process for parents. We …

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Al Mulally’s Journey as Ford’s CEO: Turning the Company Around

Al Mulally’s Journey as Ford’s CEO: Turning the Company Around Summary In this article, we explore Al Mulally’s experience as the CEO of Ford, where he turned around the company during a difficult time in the car industry. Mulally’s leadership and strategic decisions helped Ford become one of the most profitable car companies, with a …

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The Importance of Strategic Acquisitions in Tech Companies

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The Importance of Strategic Acquisitions in Tech Companies Summary In this article, we discuss the strategic value of acquisitions for large tech companies like Google. We use the example of Google’s hypothetical acquisition of Vidd to explore how companies justify valuations. We also discuss the importance of buying startups as insurance policies against potential threats …

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Social Technologies in Large Corporations: Improving Networking and Communication

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Social Technologies in Large Corporations: Improving Networking and Communication Summary The article explores how social technologies can enhance communication and networking among employees in large corporations. It highlights the challenges that corporations face with traditional technologies and how social platforms like Twitter and Facebook can revolutionize the way corporations operate. The article discusses the benefits …

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Government Technology Fellowship: Disrupting a $172 Billion Market

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Government Technology Fellowship: Disrupting a $172 Billion Market Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of bringing innovation and disruption to the government technology market, which is valued at $172 billion. We explore the distinction between politics and government and argue that fixing the bureaucratic operating system is necessary for real change to occur. …

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Investing in the Future: Ford’s Approach to Fuel Efficiency and Sustainability

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Investing in the Future: Ford’s Approach to Fuel Efficiency and Sustainability Summary In this article, we explore the challenges faced by consumers and CEOs in choosing the right type of car to invest in, as the automotive industry transitions between traditional and new technologies. We discuss Ford’s approach to investing in multiple technologies, including internal …

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The Build vs Buy Decision for Big Companies: Why it’s Harder than You Think

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The Build vs Buy Decision for Big Companies: Why it’s Harder than You Think Summary In this article, we delve into the difficulty of the build versus buy decision for big companies. We also explore the use of acquisition as a means of letting the free market determine what works and what doesn’t. Additionally, we …

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Kickstarter: Revolutionizing Crowdfunding for Creative Projects

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Kickstarter: Revolutionizing Crowdfunding for Creative Projects Summary Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that has seen exponential growth since its launch in 2009. It has expanded to include not only creative arts projects but also gadgets, design projects, video games, and restaurants. Kickstarter remains focused on creative projects that spring from imagination and pursue some form …

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