It’s easy for young entrepreneurs to see monetization and profit as the main drivers for a startup, rather than focusing on developing products and services that solve problems. But humanity faces a wide range of challenges today, from climate change to social disharmony, meaning that purpose-driven solutions appeal to an ever-growing range of consumers.
The Internet Age has given all of us an expanding awareness of the effect our actions have (or can have) on the world around us. This isn’t to say that social consciousness, purpose-first businesses or companies with positive externalities are a new concept. …
In this evolving remote environment, it’s not only speed that we need. It’s accessibility.
We’ve been hearing about 5G for a while now, even though the vast majority of consumers still can’t access it. Currently, 5G-ready devices are priced pretty high, and ISPs are each scrambling to market themselves as “the” leader in 5G coverage — just like they did with 3G and 4G. While 3G brought us basic mobile web browsing and 4G brought us high-speed mobile internet and streaming, 5G technology promises to kick things up a notch.
Thus far, consumers and media outlets have mostly focused on…
The possibilities available with Artificial Intelligence are astounding, but that doesn’t mean that human artists should worry about being replaced.
It’s crazy to think that we, as humans, have been expressing our creative side for thousands of years. The oldest cave paintings (that we know of) date all the way back to the Prehistoric Age. Now, human-produced AI and algorithms are capable of creating their own art. Thus, the creators of art have now become the creators of the creators of art. However, there are still many things that AI simply cannot do. Even with how quickly automation and other AI tech are advancing, I sincerely believe that they will never fully replace human beings in the realm of art.
It’s also important to note that genres are not completely dead — but our conception of them is evolving rapidly.
Varied tastes in music — or art in general — are nothing new. Typically, each new generation listens to music that differs (sometimes drastically) from the music of previous generations. And though musical genres have existed in one form or another for centuries, it wasn’t until the 1920s that musicians, producers, radio stations, and record labels began using genres to reach their target audience(s) strategically. …
We all know that we act differently based on the space that we’re in. I’m not going to use the same language around my family dinner table that I use around the boardroom table. When we enter new spaces, we look at the decor to signal to us how to act. But it’s not just that our space shapes our behavior: it shapes the very way we think about our own identity. Space doesn’t just change the image we project onto the world, but it also changes the self-image we conjure in our own minds. …
I’ve always been frustrated by the word “workaholic.” Even if you wear the title as a badge of honor, others view the term as a one-way ticket to burnout. Many associate the term with its addictive connotations. And still, others view being a workaholic as some form of surrender, giving in to a lifestyle devoid of passion, where one only exists as a cog in some larger machine. Few would find being so dedicated relaxing, but in a world of constant uncertainty, I find being a workaholic provides balance and purpose.
I firmly believe there is a priori value in…
Much like Cryptocurrency, Quantum Computing seems like a huge new step into the future — but the underlying concepts still remain elusive to consumers and entrepreneurs alike.
The term “Quantum Computing” likely conjures up images of highly advanced technology that you might see in a sci-fi movie. While it’s true that Quantum Computing will help our collective advancement into new technologies and allow us to accomplish even more as a species, it’s not quite as daunting as it sounds. …
In many ways, the transition to remote work in the wake of Covid-19 has helped redefine existing conceptions of “company culture.” Even the term itself seems rather outdated; it conjures up images of bustling offices of decades past, with daily meetings, memos and synergetic pep talks. Though some organizations still function in this way, much modern-day business is done with teams spread out all over the world. Many entrepreneurs — myself included — now have to juggle multiple time zones and communication platforms, as well as differences in both language and culture.
I’d like to make it clear that I…
While streaming platforms like Netflix make it easy to enjoy your favorite movies and television shows, they also help educate the world on the importance of online privacy — albeit unintentionally.
Content streaming platforms are, in many ways, antithetical to the concept of online privacy. Take Netflix, for example. The entire library of content you see when you open the app is catered toward your particular interests. Did you watch a goofball romantic comedy 3 months ago? If you did, Netflix remembers. …
EDM has become one of the most popular genres among Gen Z audiences — but what does that really say about us?
It’s no secret that I align myself with the hip hop generation — I even founded a record label with my sister, Misha, just for purpose-driven hip hop artists. However, I’m not blind to the biggest trends among my fellow Gen Zers. Over the past decade, EDM (“Electronic Dance Music” for the uninitiated) has been one of the most popular genres for teens and young adults. And when you think about it, Gen Z and EDM go together pretty well.
