The Creative Side of Technology #33 - design, development & startup digest

Let’s check out together what are the main topics in our world.  

• Google Design Sprint - the most important tips to lead it successfully.
• Internet of Things - security/ privacy risks & trends.
• Startups - how to turn a crazy idea into a profitable business by Markos Kern.

Enjoy!


Google Design Sprint - how to successfully conduct a design workshop?
Google Design Sprint is briskly gaining ground in IT industry and becoming an inherent item in UX tools set. The framework is just made for software development with its 5-day product design process enabling to quickly create a testable prototype. But as in all design methodologies, there are also challenges we need to face while implementing GDS.

10 Star Wars Quotes That All Entrepreneurs Should Take to Heart
There’s no denying the cultural impact of the Star Wars series. The films have been inspiring millions of people for over 40 years now. There’s something endlessly endearing about them that transcends any social, generational or cultural barriers. A large part of their appeal is due to their universality.

Internet Of Things (IoT) — security, privacy, applications & trends
If you want to understand the Internet of Things (IoT), let’s have a look at the term “thing.” Any physical device can be a “thing” (in terms of IoT). For example, it could be smartphones, washing machines, televisions, wearable devices, lamps, headphones, vehicles, buildings and anything possible that can be thought of. In the near future, it’ll be true that “anything that can be connected will be connected.”

4 Philosophies for Turning a Crazy Idea Into a Business
If you're going to be an entrepreneur or even a good human being, you need to understand how the world works. The best way to do that is to fully participate in it. (...) Business is at its most interesting and fulfilling when it has authenticity and purpose. 

The Y chromosome is disappearing – so what will happen to men?
The Y chromosome may be a symbol of masculinity, but it is becoming increasingly clear that it is anything but strong and enduring. Although it carries the “master switch” gene, SRY, that determines whether an embryo will develop as male (XY) or female (XX), it contains very few other genes and is the only chromosome not necessary for life. Women, after all, manage just fine without one.

Google Balances Data-Hungry Products With New Privacy Tools At Its Big Conference
Google wants users to trust it with more of their data than ever while promising to give them more control over how and when it’s used. (...) Google’s big emphasis on privacy is a savvy move. Giving users more transparency and data choices may make them more likely to try out its products instead of brushing them off as too creepy or invasive at the outset. 

E-books & Reports  📝

The Science Behind Startup Growth

Which startup ecosystems are growing the fastest? What Sub-Sectors of Innovation are on the rise? Answers to these questions — and dozens of other insights — can be found in the upcoming Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2019 (#GSER2019).

Featuring new and exclusive content, including the first-ever Life Sciences Ecosystem Ranking, the GSER 2019 provides insights and guidance to public and private leaders in dozens of countries and cities about how to cultivate vibrant startup ecosystems.

Expert's Point of View 🔎

The truth is that nowadays every sports discipline is trying to implement new technologies, but their development is the most impressive where fans’ interest is the biggest. And what follows, where the revenue is the highest. That’s why soccer was the largest segment in the sports technology market in 2018 - a year when we witnessed a crucial change in the FIFA World Cup history - the introduction of the VAR - video assistant referees. 

How sports technology is changing the industry? | Karol Kaminski 
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Karol Kaminski