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Do the Uber and Lyft IPOs signal the coming of age of the gig economy?

Upwork went first. The talent network that matches freelancers with companies made its initial public offering (IPO) in October 2018. Upwork’s IPO was the first “gig economy” business to go public. Next came Lyft in March. The Lyft IPO gained a lot of momentum, despite the fact the company has yet to yield a profit. […]

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Can crowds help the U.S. Military stay agile?

U.S. Special Operations Forces are known for their agility. However with expanding activity in the digitally-connected world, remaining agile means being open to new approaches — like working with crowds.

A view from inside The Alchemist at MIT. Cambridge, MA. @dawsonv7 via Twenty20

A view from inside The Alchemist at MIT. Cambridge, MA. @dawsonv7 via Twenty20

A view from inside The Alchemist at MIT. Cambridge, MA. @dawsonv7 via Twenty20

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