As part of my work in teaching Data Literacy skills, I help non-technical stakeholders understand key concepts related to data science. Their ability to reason about data-related issues is hampered by doubts in what key concepts...
People often ask me for advice on how to successfully sell to Government clients. In an earlier blog article, I provided concrete advice on how to respond to Government tenders. Since Governments mostly require a tender procedure...
The world has changed dramatically in the last couple of years. International travel came to a halt, and trade lanes experienced major shocks. How does this impact globalization? More specifically, how does this impact global...
What is the global startup ecosystem ranking in 2021? The answer depends on your perspective. In absolute terms, San Francisco ranks first. But if you’re interested in FoodTech, New York ranks number one. If, on the other hand...
There’s no doubt anymore that the global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed how employees work, whereby remote working has become the norm. But how does remote working impact workers, employers and society in general...
A message exchange with an executive recruiter in my professional network brought up a discussion about companies still mainly hiring people based on their CV, i.e. based on their stated experience. Based on what they have done...
Startups are often flexible companies that easily adapt to a new reality. Agility is inherent to the entrepreneurial mindset of testing new ideas, as startups do. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that startups may be better at...
What is a startup ecosystem and how do they remain sustainable? We have gathered the most frequently asked questions regarding startups in one easy to digest guide. Maybe you are working in a startup and want to brush up on the...
Welcome to the data economy. Data is the most valuable resource. Are you not yet creating value from data? Start here. Introduction to the Data Economy.
It was a sunny day in March 2020. At exactly the same moment, several dozens CxOs of well-known companies (at least, well-known in their respective fields) read the article Leadership in a crisis: Responding to coronavirus...