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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. Visionary CEOs don’t need someone else to demo the company’s key products for them. Rarely does it regain its former glory. Here’s why.

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Hackathons simplified

hackerearth

A hackathon , also known as a codefest, is typically a day-long coding competition where a bunch of software developers, computer programmers, designers, and others join hands to improve upon or build a new software program. Accenture—Hiring coding enthusiasts through the Hack Diva challenge. Hackathons for hiring.

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Hackathons simplified

hackerearth

A hackathon , also known as a codefest, is typically a day-long coding competition where a bunch of software developers, computer programmers, designers, and others join hands to improve upon or build a new software program. Accenture—Hiring coding enthusiasts through the Hack Diva challenge. Hackathons for hiring.

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Innovation Ecosystem: Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Offline Innovation

Qmarkets

Now, with the advent of innovation software, the process of ideation and collaboration mostly happens online. Due to the time limit, participants will be intensely focused on innovation. In many cases the goal is to create usable software or hardware. Offline/group discussions can often be dominated by the same talkative people.

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Innovation Ecosystem: Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Offline Innovation

Qmarkets

Now, with the advent of innovation software, the process of ideation and collaboration mostly happens online. Due to the time limit, participants will be intensely focused on innovation. In many cases the goal is to create usable software or hardware. Offline/group discussions can often be dominated by the same talkative people.