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Exploring the Global Smart Cities Market: Software Opportunities

Tullio Siragusa

Financial Institutions This includes banks, investment companies, and venture capital firms that provide funding for smart city projects. The leading players are: World Bank, International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank, Asian Development Bank, and BlackRock. Blog Subscrition Here Email*

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Leveraging Design Thinking for IT-Business Alignment in Prioritizing Mission-Critical Needs

Tullio Siragusa

For instance, consider a hypothetical global bank launching a new online banking system. In the banking example, this could involve IT team members actually using the online banking system themselves or engaging in dialogue with customers to understand their experiences.

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Beyond the Daily Grind: How Design Thinking Can Illuminate Your Life’s Purpose

Tullio Siragusa

Motivation and Resilience Imagine purpose as the relentless engine that powers your actions. Perhaps you volunteered at a local food bank during a difficult time in your life and found solace in making a difference. Example: To test your purpose-related ideas, you decide to start by volunteering at a local food bank.

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Blueprint for Bouncing Back: A Design Thinking Guide to Unemployment

Tullio Siragusa

Additionally, banks and other financial institutions might be more flexible than you think. It could pave the way for delightful home-cooked adventures and the joy of discovering discounts that feel like hidden treasures. As daily commutes become less frequent, it might be time to rethink our transportation choices.

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The Emerging Impact Entrepreneur

Innovators Alliance

Impact Engineering , based in Vancouver, re-imagines built environments “in harmony with the natural world,” decarbonizing building operations while improving comfort and reducing costs. If you would like to network with other innovators interested in impact entrepreneurship, please visit Innovators Alliance.

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Unraveling the Blockchain Revolution: A Deep Dive into Its Promising Future

Tullio Siragusa

Decentralized Finance (DeFi): DeFi platforms leverage blockchain technology to provide financial services without traditional intermediaries like banks, offering more accessible and cost-effective solutions for users.

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Empathy and Equivalence: Transformative Principles for Modern Workplaces

Tullio Siragusa

Policies reflecting compassion might include free access to mental health resources, creating a paid leave bank, and providing low-cost continuing education opportunities​​. Compassion in the workplace is seen as essential for mending fractures and fostering a thriving community.