This week in disruptive tech - Oct 31, 2015
A roundup of news and perspective on disruptive technology from around the world. In this issue: genomics, Internet of Things, wearables, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
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FF Daily #553: Silence; Sri Lanka’s organic-only policy; Ultrafast economy
December 20, 2021: Robert Caro on interviewing; lessons from Sri Lanka’s organic farming policy; do you really need express delivery; mastering self-control
FF Daily #554: Humans vs. AI
December 21, 2021: The rot in education; Why the latest Spiderman movie matters; Relativity for dummies
Will India muddle along, fall apart or will the flotilla advance?
How can one be sure of India's future trajectory? This extract from chapter 7 in Arun Maira's book, 'An Upstart in Government', explains three scenarios that sketch out what the condition of the country will be if the forces that affect it play out
12 Deadly Sins That Bedevil Incumbents
Here’s a pattern that I’ve observed throughout my career: incumbents mostly lose; they somehow survive but don’t thrive. An incumbent growing faster than the market over a decade is more an exception, rather than the rule.
Want 'Make in India' to succeed? Improve the ease of doing business
In this extract from chapter 3 of his book, 'An Upstart in Government', Arun Maira says, the regulatory environment affects small enterprises the most. Every moment that the owners divert to dealing with government functionaries are moments taken away from the functioning of their enterprises
FF Life: Story of a love affair
A bicycle that’s built only for me — and the engineering and art behind it
How Alibaba pulled off its Singles Day shopping fest
Alibaba broke all records with sales of $14.3 billion on Singles Day this year. How did it manage this amazing feat?
Am I too old for my company?
The average age in companies is getting younger and these employees are wired differently. How do you deal with the organizational consequences of that altered reality?
This week in disruptive tech—November 29, 2015
A roundup of news and perspective on disruptive technology from around the world. In this issue: driverless cars, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and 3D printing.