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A Reddit user shares a recollection from their past as kids when they intentionally destroyed a house they were meant to occupy because the owner backed down from selling to them despite having been paid a deposit.

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They Destroyed the House Because the Owner Refused To Sell It to the Family as Initially Agreed

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Duluth

Is it a floating truck? A family boat with headlights and an eye-wateringly loud horn? In a garage about 30 minutes north of Duluth sits “Petertoon.” Roughly equal parts pontoon boat and gleaming semitruck,

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Northlandia: Meet ‘Petertoon,’ a Duluth businessman’s floating photo magnet

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After seven weeks of living in “total fear”, the sister of a man found dead in a car says the family are relieved that someone has been charged with murder

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Body in the car case: Sister speaks of seven weeks of ‘total fear’

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Check out modern homes in new communities around St. Louis You will feel right at home in Grand Oaks, an upscale, professionally managed manufactured home community. Right now, Grand Oaks is offering an affordable 896 sq.

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Chevrolet enters Grasso’s Garage this week with its 1500 Silverado, but not just your typical half-ton work truck, the Silverado ZR2.

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Alvarado has been fighting near the super middleweight classification early in his career, but hopes to settle at 160 pounds eventually. He improved to 2-0 with a fourth-round stoppage of pro debuter Josh Streacker of Albuquerque last November.

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El Paso pro boxer Cesar Alvarado has high hopes for future

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HackerNoon Reporter: Please tell us briefly about your background. Hello, my name is Grant Michael Leingang. I am 28 and currently reside in Portland, OR. I have an extensive history in advanced arts, design, and programming. What's your startup called? And in a sentence or two, what does it do? BLVCK DIVMOND is a digital design and programming firm for entrepreneurial ventures looking to succeed in a highly competitive environment. What is the origin story? BLVCK DIVMOND was created and founded in my father’s garage when I was 23. The concept was to establish a company that focused on original creative designs and to use digital guerilla marketing tactics that caught people’s attention and to generate new leads. At the moment, how do you measure success? What are your core metrics? I define success as anything you personally desire becomes a reality. What’s most exciting about your traction to date? Creating a “word” and company that completely changed the marketing and advertising world. What technologies are you currently most excited about, and most worried about? And why? I’m currently excited about new and upcoming VR headsets. Software developers have been providing new internet browsers/applications, for example, Quest OS, for users to experience a revolutionary way to interact with websites, games, and TV. I’m not really worried about anything in particular when it comes to new technology being developed. What advice would you give to the 21-year-old version of yourself? Buy. More. Bitcoin. What is something surprising you've learned this year that your contemporaries would benefit from knowing? Create what you love. Do what you love. Do not let anyone ever tell you what you can and cannot do. Save your money - jealousy makes people act in weird ways and triggers psychological behavioral patterns that you would not normally be able to predict. _ As an entrepreneur the rules of life are: _ Don’t trust anyone other than yourself. Save your money Lie about your income. Don’t flaunt your money. Live with little. Have a lot. Focus on digital assets. Become friends with lawyers. Pay attention to those who are succeeding. Hide your laptop. Vote for BLVCK DIVMOND for Startup of The Year in Portland at https://startups.hackernoon.com/us/portland

Grant Michael Leingang founded BLVCK DIVMOND in his father’s garage when he was 23

When we think of the world's most successful companies, we think about large offices and employees that were there from the very beginning. In fact, many companies started their business in the founder's bedroom or garage. The fact that some of the most prosperous and highest rated companies in the world began in a garage, a room that is so small and unimportant that most of us have access to something, is inspirational. In fact, the following stories are so inspirational that a lot of startups with little or no funds launched their businesses from their own garages. Mark Rodney of explains how many new business owners require garage door upgrades, insulated garage doors, and even garage door repairs because they want to use their garages as a launchpad for their new business. A1garages If you need objective evidence, here are some of the largest companies in the world, all of which started out in garages. 1. Google Yes, the most famous search engine in the world was . launched in a garage Stanford University graduates, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, used Susan Wójcicki’s garage, in September 1998. They worked day and night for several months and developed what we know today as Google. The main purpose of Google was to organize and maintain information on one platform so that it is available to ordinary people around the world. Today, Google is the most-used search engine in the world and has launched other useful sites and applications. 2. Apple Apple is one of the most valuable brands today and often surprises people who find out that the first Apple computers were built in a small garage in Cupertino, California. In 1976, Steve Woźniak created the first Apple computer. He then partnered with the late Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne (another partner) to launch Apple Computer Co. from Jobs parents' garage. One of the first large orders came from a local vendor who ordered 50 computers for $ 500 per unit, which they were able to produce in just 30 days. Today, the story of Apple as a global brand is known worldwide and no one remembers their modest inception. 3. Amazon In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon as an online bookstore. At that time, his garage in Bellevue, Washington was his office, warehouse, and everything else. He sold his first book in July 1995, and two years later in 1997. Today Amazon is the world's largest online retailer. 4. Microsoft is another technology giant that began small. When Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft, they had very little money and worked out of a small garage. Microsoft However, they had a lot of programming skills that they used to build their first operating system which they licensed for $80,000. Windows was born a few years later and we know how it went. With a value of over $ 400 billion, Microsoft has dominated the PC market for over two decades, making Bill Gates the richest man in the world. 5. Dell Michael Dell is another well-known entrepreneur who dropped out of college. He began building custom computers in his garage in 1984, but it wasn't until a year later that he decided it was time to leave college and move to North Austin to grow the company from a small office. Since then, Dell has become one of the strongest competitors on the  market and one of the most successful companies. 6. The Walt Disney Co. It's the world's largest media conglomerate, and it all began in the summer of 1923, in a garage belonging to Robert Disney, Walt Disney’s Uncle. In this small space, the company made Alice comedies that will later inspire the version of Alice in Disney Wonderland. A few months later, Disney and his brother Roy moved to a larger spot near their uncle's house. There Disney signed a contract with Universal Studios for the distribution of the comedy Alice. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. 7. Mattel Not every garage business is tied to the world of technology. Some had a different market niche. was one of these exceptional ventures and phenomenal success, as are many others. Mattel In 1945, Elliot Handler and his wife Ruth partnered with Harold Matson and began building photo frames from their workshop. While frame making was successful, they decided to add doll furniture by using the remaining materials from picture frames. What originally began as a side business soon developed into one of the biggest doll-making companies world known today.

7 Giant Businesses That Started in Garages and Basements 

A version of this article previously appeared in . Forbes I recently interviewed Bruce Heavin, Co-Founder and Head of Innovation at Lynda.com, as part of . Bruce, along with his wife Lynda, created a learning company from their garage, initially by holding in-person classes and later selling VHS tapes via mail order. Under Bruce’s innovative guidance, the company was an early adopter of the Internet, creating online videos long before platforms such as YouTube became ubiquitous. UC Santa Barbara’s Innovator Stories series Bruce and Lynda eventually grew their into a global powerhouse, offering 5,700 classes and 255,000 video tutorials to over 4 million users. startup In 2015, LinkedIn purchased Lynda.com for $1.5 billion, making it a bonafide . The outcome was especially impressive, as the company was entirely self-funded for its first 17-years. unicorn You can listen to our discussion in the background, while you work, run or play. If you’d rather download my talk with Bruce for free on iTunes, you can do so . here For those who don’t have the time to listen to our entire talk, I’ve highlighted several key takeaways below, along with the corresponding video timestamp, to facilitate quick access to issues of interest to entrepreneurs. Frustrated Students Create A New-Fangled Learning Company The book greatly impacted Lynda as a child. Like a true entrepreneur, even though she was young, she took control of her life and pursued an alternative education. Summerhill School Bruce also experienced a challenging time at school, struggling with the limitations of a 1970’s public school education which emphasized conformity over creativity. [3:27] “I had all kind of disabilities that I didn’t understand and I was failing in third grade. I had problems with reading and writing and comprehension and a lot of social abilities. While the kids played in the playground, I was in the trailer learning speech, how to write my letters the right way right and that was really hard because I did really well at everything, but then there are areas where, no matter how hard I work, I’d I’d fail and… it just made me really hate going into the school every day. I would go there knowing that I can’t get through certain things and that was very frustrating.” Because of their unsatisfying academic experiences, Bruce and Lynda shared a desire to create an alternative learning organization by which students would only answer to themselves. In 1995, Lynda wrote one of the first books on web design, Designing Web Graphics. The success of her initial book established her as a thought leader and made it clear that a sizable market existed to educate non-technical enthusiasts about the then-emerging Internet. [04:29] “What I’ve learned, in time, is that there are different ways and styles of learning. We don’t have any units, we don’t have any credits, we didn’t have any tests. It’s just like, ‘Oh, I’ll learn something, I’ll learn it for the sake of learning.’ You don’t have to prove to anyone else but yourself.” Lesson: Identify a problem that you passionately want to solve. Self Taught Is Well Taught Both Bruce and Lynda were both self-educated technologists. In Bruce’s case, he was fortunate that his father was a rocket scientist, which afforded him access to computers at an early age. [8:54] “My dad was literally a rocket scientist. He worked for Boeing… I had access to computers in 1977 in (my) home. They wouldn’t let me have video games, so I’d program my own. I learned programming, Basic and, God forbid, COBOL and later Fortran. These really were things I did that built the bedrock for going in other directions and understanding computer graphics, even when they weren’t that great. Just understanding these things early… (was important because) when they started coming out on the consumer level it was a lot easier to explain to the consumers what they’re getting into.” Lesson: Be curious and never stop seeking new knowledge. The Failed Knife Salesman Bruce attempted to pay his way through art college by selling knives. He didn’t last long. Interestingly, when she was a teenager, Lynda worked at a hotdog stand, making $80/month. , she told me that this failure taught her, In this interview “That doing something you hate makes for an unhappy life. That there is always a way to get what you want, for me, it was to pay for a private education, even when it seems like there is no possibility.” Similarly, Bruce’s short-lived career in sales reinforced that his talents were better applied creating technology, rather than trying to sell it. [10:10] “I completely failed. I did not do well. I lasted about two weeks doing it and I just learned I was a horrible salesperson. I don’t have it in me to pressure people. I’m not a high-pressure person. I don’t push myself on people and what they wanted out of me is not who I was. It’s very important to understand what you are not… (it) is one of the hardest things as our company is growing. When you start your own company, you do everything. You take out the trash, you wash the windows, you go buy office supplies. If it’s just you and your wife, or you and five others, there’s almost no organizational level with that small size. You’re doing everything. You have to keep giving your jobs away as you get bigger and bigger and bigger, but it’s understanding how to surround yourself with the people that are really smart that can help you with your deficiencies.” I then pointed out the obvious fact that you must be self-aware to recruit people who can shore up your weaknesses. Bruce agreed, stating, [11:29] “It’s painfully hard (to be self-aware). I just thought I was good at everything but it’s horrible how many things I just couldn’t do. Certain things like sales was a good example. I am NOT the salesperson.” Lesson: By understanding what you are not, you’ll get one step closer to discover what you are. The Opposite Of Work Is Boredom Bruce also shared that he was taken aback by how quickly the deal came together, causing him to initially become bored, once the sale was consummated. [15:30] “(Initially) there’s a lot of boredom, not as much now, but you know, I didn’t have a plan B and I didn’t think the company was going to sell so fast. From the initial, ‘Maybe we’ll buy you’ to, ‘we’ll buy you’ was under a month and, when they said they would buy us to when it sold, was under a month. Things went by very fast, so even up to the last minute I’m like, ‘I don’t think this is going to happen.’” We then explored how Bruce initially dealt with the company’s sale. Given the rapidity with which the deal closed, he didn’t have enough time to consider what life after Lynda.com would entail. Per Bruce, the day after the transaction closed, [16:50] “I just sat home on the couch. I was kind of dumbfounded. It wasn’t my goal, it wasn’t my endgame. I thought there’s some bigger goals within what I was doing. I thought I could take this much further, so I was just kind of shell-shocked, to be honest. You know it’s a first-world problem when you actually sell. I had a lot of self-worth in what I was able to do there. I’m more of a maker and a creator, so I am more happy when I am doing it, when I’m making, and when I had that taken away from me, I was like, ‘Wow.’ I think I just invested so much in that company that when I left it, I didn’t know what I had, so it took a little while for me the kind of find my feet.” Lesson: Don’t dwell on your potential exit, but invest enough time to thoughtfully consider life after your venture. You can follow John on Twitter: @johngreathouse .

An Unlikely Unicorn: Lynda.com’s Journey From Garage To $1.3B Sale

A short overview of the recent pilot, where 19 investors from 4 different continents invested in a single tokenized real estate asset. When we posted news in that the pilot project would involve a garage parking in Tech Park Ljubljana, one of our active community members inventively commented: ”Well, many successful companies started their in a garage, why should Blocksquare be any different,” with the below picture following shortly after. Blocksquare’s Telegram group tokenization business Small garage projects turning into international success stories are rare, but stories we’ve all heard of. They show us that e strong idea is not worth much without focus, determination, and perseverance. At Blocksquare we aspire to these garage stories and strive to deliver the best blockchain-based tools for real estate businesses. Blocksquare’s vision is simple — to make real estate investing accessible, digital and global — and the recently concluded pilot proves our team is on the right track! While the full pilot report can be found here , this short review will focus mainly on the execution part, how it applies on BST token holders and how established real estate businesses can benefit from our technology. About Blocksquare For those who are not familiar, Blocksquare is a startup developing the world’s leading blockchain-based tokenization system for commercial real estate properties. With a team of dedicated professionals and digital currency enthusiasts based in Ljubljana, Slovenia (EU), Blocksquare is on a mission to bring real estate investments to anyone with an internet connection. The project At Blocksquare we’re creating an out-of-the-box solution for more or less established businesses like real estate crowdfunding platforms, asset management companies, real estate developers and other similar players. Each of these businesses is by itself already a working platform — they source real estate investment deals in their region to a pool of investors. What these businesses don’t have is the tools to offer a new emerging asset class — tokenized real estate investments. And that is where Blocksquare comes in! A local asset management company NDP successfully tokenized a small real estate property in Slovenia — an underground garage parking space located in Technology Park Ljubljana. This Minimum Viable Property (MVP) attracted small investors from all around the world that participated through a 16 days long crowdfunding cycle. Technology park in Ljubljana Our primary goal was to test the beta version of the PropToken system in the everyday environment. The small size of the property, a single garage parking space in Technology Park Ljubljana gave the opportunity to our team to mainly focus on execution, rather than investor relations. Digital Shares Digital shares — or PropTokens (BSPT), how we call them at Blocksquare — were distributed to 19 investors from 8 different countries. BSPT stands for Blocksquare Property Tokens, and they are distinguishable to 100,000 digital shares that represent a 100% stake in a given property. Each set of digital shares is managed by a separate smart contract deployed on the Ethereum blockchain, meaning 100s or even 1000s of users can now become invested in a single property without the downsides of other co-investment models that bound investors to the decisions of others. Source: Etherscan The maximum purchase in the garage was limited to 30,000 BSPT or 30% of the tokenized property, resulting in a fair distribution of stakeholders. The PropToken system automatically tracks and records stakeholders even on the secondary market. The fact that every transaction is recorded on the Ethereum blockchain gives investors ultimate transparency and insight. Rent distribution Every property has its own unique smart contract address used by the certified partner when specifying a deposit made to the PropTokenRENT contract. Looking at this contract address on a blockchain indexing platform like Etherscan, anyone can verify the total amount of BST bought from generated rent, as well as the amount of BST already claimed by stakeholders. Source: Etherscan As all addresses are public, we also know the certified partner’s main address that is used by NDP Asset Management to tokenize new properties and make rental yield deposits. Taking a closer look at the address, we see that NDP sent 0.58 ETH (or approximately 100€) on the 14th of September to — an exchange where BST trading is currently available. IDEX Source: Etherscan A subsequent incoming transaction of 3,622 BST from IDEX to NDP’s Ethereum address clearly shows that BST was bought by NDP and later deposited to the PropTokenRENT smart contract. Everything is TRANSPARENT and publicly auditable! Source: Etherscan NDP will continue to make these distributions on a monthly basis, usually around the 15th of each month. Other Certified Partners and tokenized properties may need a different distribution schedule, and Blocksquare is built to allow any distribution schedule. On the investor’s side, stakeholders need to withdraw their rent appropriations either using one’s Blocksquare account or directly by interacting with the PropTokenRENT contract. Stakeholders can do so more or less regularly, resting assured they are the sole beneficiaries, and their total unclaimed share is cryptographically secured and always available for withdrawal. BST liquidity This first tokenized real estate property sets a clear example of how a rent-generating property increases liquidity of BST. The garage parking adds demand for BST of about 1200€ on an annual basis. Not much, but the fact that this liquidity is provided by fresh capital and not artificial market making is a very important consideration — with new Certified Partners the number of properties under tokenization will increase, subsequently influencing BST liquidity levels. BST utility First Buyers are investors who participate in a PropToken Generation Event to purchase PropTokens (BSPT) directly from a Certified Partner and not later on when digital shares are trading on the secondary market. First Buyers of a specific PropToken are permanently recorded on the blockchain and will split 0.3% transaction fee each time the specific digital shares change hands. An investor’s First Buyer share of the transaction fee is calculated based on: (a) the amount of BSPT the investor purchased, and(b) the amount of BST the investor holds at time of purchase. The higher an investor’s First Buyer Power (FBP), the more significant the transaction fee share. The below table displays a simplified example of FBP calculation with only 4 participants in a PropToken Generation Event: Simplified FBP % share calculation example Grow with us Tokenization of commercial real estate properties enables and similar real estate business, to increase the number of deals, expedite deal flow, expand operations into new markets and exponentially grow their business. asset management companies, real estate crowdfunding platforms, multi-family offices, real estate developers We offer a global solution to a local problem. We understand that it is not about who your consumers and employees are today… but who your consumers and employees are tomorrow! Any established real estate business should the business model offered by tokenization of real estate properties. with Blocksquare will allow you to as NDP Asset Management did by working with us on the garage parking pilot. embrace and understand Engaging experiment and learn We love creating win-win situations — collaborating with us will your company’s capabilities and value propositions, both internally and externally, enhance encouraging innovation preparing your today’s employees for your future customers! Get in touch: join our telegram group • follow us on twitter • like our facebook page …or simply email us at future@blocksquare.io ;) Fusion accelerator program in Geneva, Switzerland The pilot proved to be even more important for Blocksquare Our hard work placed us amongst the top from 100s of startups world-wide, and we are looking forward to starting the fellowship, learn from the best and shape our product to best fit today’s market. — we got accepted into Fusion PropTech !

The World’s First Tokenized Garage

The Garage under SQ5 is outlined with a rectangle Disclaimer: This work was done as part of a class assignment for Georgia Tech’s CS4464/6465 Fall 2016 (https://github.com/jacobeisenstein/gt-compj-class/). The opinions expressed here, if any, are solely those of the students working on this assignment and not of the Instructor or Georgia Tech. Startup Exchange Startup Exchange held its first meeting of 2016 at The Garage under SQ5. People from all over the Georgia Tech community were invited to start the semester off with light refreshments, industry talks, and entrepreneurial workshops — and of course to see what Startup Exchange has planned for the coming weeks. What is Startup Exchange? From their : website Startup Exchange is the entrepreneurial community that empowers students to support and inspire each other to build their dreams and live an alternative lifestyle. To be less hand-wavy, Startup Exchange is a club run by Georgia Tech students that aims to connect people interested in entrepreneurship and to help them hone their craft. , a student at Georgia Tech studying Computer Science, said “The club offers a space for members to socialize and learn from the other members. The club brings in guest speakers with a wealth of experience who can provide guidance. Most important, the club puts you in contact with other students who have similar goals and aspirations which facilitates finding the right people to grow your startup.” Brett Garcia As for why people come to these meetings, — another Computer Science student at GT — says it’s about “the motivation and wisdom of the people that attend the sessions”. He continues: “They say in order to better yourself, you should surround yourself with people that are better than you but have like-minded interests — that’s exactly what I’m attempting to do.” Naveen Chandran The club hosts weekly meetings where attendees can share their ideas, stories, and struggles in the space. Startup Exchange Logo. Source: https://www.facebook.com/StartupExchange/ The Event The 2016 inaugural event kicked off with attendees introducing themselves to the crowd. Each person stood up, was given a microphone, and answered the prompt: What is your name? What is your major? (If you’re still in school) Why are you here/why are you interested in Startup Exchange? If you have a startup, pitch it to us in 60 seconds. If not, what is your favorite startup? Of those in attendance, a vast majority were current students at Georgia Tech. Others were recent alumni or people who worked in and around Tech Square. Surprisingly, only about 1 in 5 people shared that they were currently building a startup. Unsurprisingly, the unanimous answer to “Why are you here?” was something along the lines of learning more about entrepreneurship, finding a place/people to bounce ideas off of, and connecting with people who are also interested in creating their own company. The Keynote “Whatever you do, do the shit out of it” After the introductions, , the CEO of , took the stage. Kyle is a GT Alum (MGT-2004) who started out under the College of Engineering before jumping on the M-Train. He told his story of evolution from living the college life party to party to CEO of a company rated by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kyle Porter SalesLoft #1 best place to work for midsize companies Along the way, he shared some advice that he’d gained in his time building his company such as: “Whatever you do, do the shit out of it” Enmesh your core values into your business at every level Figure out what you’re good at and partner for the things you aren’t Have a clear vision of what your business’ purpose is, how you’re going to accomplish it, and why you’re going to accomplish it. The Alumnus The next speaker to take the stage was Hunter Rosenblume, CEO of Cosmos Labs and past director of Startup Semester at Georgia Tech. He began by saying he was part of the crowd listening to speakers talk at Startup Exchange just a year ago and now he’s CEO of his own company. Hunter shared his own advice about being an entrepreneur: “Be around people doing cool shit all the time.” “Pickup side projects you don’t have time to do”, especially those that look cool or that will make you learn a lot. The Garage The Garage The last speaker to take the stage was , CEO and Co-founder of Sandbox Communities. Around Tech Square, he’s most known for the Atlanta division SandboxATL — a company that “connect[s] you to events, media content, and collaborative spaces at the heart of Atlanta’s tech scene.” They host events at various tech spaces around the city that encourage members to mingle and share ideas. Scott Henderson The Garage’s location. Source: http://startupexchange.gatech.edu/ The Garage is a new event space under the Square on Fifth (SQ5) tower that is run by SandboxATL. Scott pitched it as a clubhouse for “people creating the of tech.” The space is aptly named, evoking a no-frills, functional vibe with exposed concrete walls, bare wood, and metal components. future It’s split into two levels. The top floor has three medium-sized areas with desks along the railing overlooking the bottom floor and stage. Along the interior wall, it sports a few break-out rooms furnished by a small desk and door, providing some privacy in an otherwise communal space. The bottom floor has an open floor plan with an overhang under the cover of the second story as you first walk in. The check-in desk sits nestled against the stairs that curl up to your left. Further in, the space opens up around the stage — a raised platform where audience seating (accommodating up to 250 guests, according to the ) can be arranged. website Startup Academy The last piece of programming for the night was the first instance of Startup Academy. Startup Academy is the educational offshoot of Startup Exchange that provides workshops and other interactive activities for club attendees. ever The first lesson was on Ideation — or the process of coming up with ideas for start ups. It involved a short presentation introducing the concept followed by an interactive portion grouping people into teams to brainstorm and categorize on the fly using of sticky notes. lots Startup Exchange meets weekly on Fridays from 4–6PM at The Garage with Startup Academy directly after semiweekly. Hamilton Greene is a current student at Georgia Tech studying Computer Science. If you liked this post, consider clicking the heart icon or following him on Medium. For more info, visit his website at http://sirhamy.com .

The Garage hosts Startup Exchange in 2016

Patience is Beautiful 

La paciencia es hermosa

La patience est belle

धैर्य सुंदर है

忍耐は美しい

A paciência é linda

kiên nhẫn là đẹp

耐心是美丽的

Apple became the first company to cross the $1 trillion mark in August 2018. And hit the $2 trillion mark on the 20th of August, 2020, despite the negative impact of the pandemic. On January 3, 2022, it briefly became the first $3 trillion company in the world. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded the company in a garage when they produced their first personal computers in 1976, but ever since, it's been topsy-turvy. However, since Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs as Chief Executive in 2011, its shares have quadrupled, making it a trillion-dollar company. But things could have been different today from Steve Jobs' resignation and return, NeXT, and Cook’s takeover. To understand the success of Apple, we must understand its history. . But how did the trillion-dollar company become so successful? Apple, today, is worth $2.74 trillion, with its relentless rally putting $ 3 trillion in view The Inspiration Behind Apple The story all began when two long-time friends, one named Steve Wozniak, built a blue box that could make long-distance calls, and the other, Steve Jobs, encouraged him to sell it. They ended up making $6,000. Wozniak made other inventions, like a game with a circuit box design, but it was after the pair attended a Computer club in 1975 that Apple became clear in sight. In 1976, Wozniak made a computer in a garage, and Jobs encouraged him to sell it. They named it Apple I, and that's how the company started. Early Stage of Apple Apple I, the desktop computer Steve Wozniak built, was with wooden casing and sold for $666.66 with over 200 computers made. They negotiated with Byte shop owner Paul Terrell, who offered to buy 50 units for $500 with cash on delivery if they came fully assembled. Before now, buyers would have to solder necessary chips onto the circuit board themselves and integrate their own keyboard, display, and power supply. Jobs and Wozniak began making products that were easily useable by everyone due to this. It also gave insight into what Apple II should look like. Apple II wholly sold out after being presented at Westcoast Computer Fair in April, after which Apple went public. Sales went from $ 7.8 million in 1978 to $ 117 million that year. But Apple III was a failure. Steve Wozniak didn't build this computer, but Wendell Sanders did. Jobs had strange expectations for this computer. He wanted a computer with no cooling fan to sustain his desired design. The motherboard got hot too quickly and warped, and chips popped out of their sockets due to the overpopulated board, resulting in severe problems with the entire system. Apple branched out and worked on Lisa and Macintosh to cover up for its Apple III mess by giving both graphical user interfaces. Lisa emerged in 1983 for $10,000, and the nine-inch screen Macintosh sold for $2,500. The former failed due to its price tag, while the latter had mass market success and ushered in the modern age of personal computing. The Run Of CEO's and Jobs’ Dismissal Michael Scott became Apple’s first CEO in 1977 before Mike Markkula took over from 1981 to 1983. After Markkula's departure, Jobs pitched the then Pepsi CEO John Scully to becoming Apple CEO in 1983 by asking him if he wanted to sell sugared water for the rest of his life or wanted an opportunity to change the world. Scully took the chance immediately. But things changed quickly for the company in 1985 when Jobs attempted to oust Scully. They had several disagreements due to their management styles and the price value of the Macintosh. The board thought to resolve this by moving Jobs into the role of Chairman, a ceremonial role, which only meant he could no longer make significant decisions. But Jobs, unimpressed, left the company. Wozniak also left because he was unhappy not playing the Engineering role. Jobs founded the NeXT computer company, while Sculley increased Apple’s Annual Revenue from $569 million to $8.3 billion. But Scully got fired in 1993 over the failed launch of Newton PDA and moving the company’s computer to Power PC chips instead of Intel Processors, which cost the company a fortune and kept Mac prices high. The company was declining, and Scully had to step down for Michael Spindler to take over in 1993. Michael tried but decided the best move for Apple was to sell the company. The board decided against it and replaced him with Gil in 1996. Gil Amelio became the CEO in 1996 and saved the company by reducing its $250 million expenses and laying off over 3,000 workers. He purchased Jobs’ NeXT for $427 million to use the company’s operating system. But the company’s losses continued to mount, which got Amelio fired, with Jobs becoming the company's interim CEO in February 1997. Jobs Reason For Apple’s Decline Jobs tried to revive the company by analyzing its failure to loss of its iconic identity and product prices. Prices went up, and Mac stopped selling due to its cost, and the product line was proliferated, so it was hard to distinguish between models. There were products of all kinds, including printers, to help boost sales. The cost was too much for the company. Jobs Steps to Revival Jobs made daring efforts to restore Apple’s fortune. First, the company struck a $150 million partnership with its fierce rival, Microsoft. This alliance with Microsoft led to the creation of a Mac version of its popular office software. Second, Apple announced a transition to Intel’s x86 processors for its Mac computers at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in 2005. Aside from the slow delivery of IBM’s chip, the shift from IBM-built PowerPC processors was necessary because its processors couldn’t match what Intel was doing. PowerPC processors were fast, but they ran hot and required a lot of power, which is terrible for laptops. Another considerable advantage of this transition was that, for the first time, Mac users could run Windows natively on Mac hardware. Third, Apple’s introduction of an all-in-one colorful iMac computer in 1998, Mac OS X, iPod, and iTunes products was another step to the Mac maker’s recovery. The company branched out to iPods in 2001 because music players at that time were substandard. They could barely contain 10-20 songs. Apple improved the product by releasing its iPods that could hold 1,000 songs. In 2003, Musicians could now sell their songs through the iTunes store. Apple changed music from cassettes to bytes. This way, the company became relevant in the music industry. Apple products began creating many possibilities, touching every sector and granting access to various audiences. The company opened its first physical retail stores on May 19, 2001, for the presentation of the company’s products after successfully trying out online stores in 1997. In 2007, The Mac company introduced revolutionary products like the iPhone. Followed by the App Store in 2008, the iPad, and Macbook Air. The iPad sold out 1 million in 28 days compared to iPhone’s 74 days. Jobs eliminated everything, causing them to lose profits, and steered the company on the right track by producing revolutionary products that met consumers' needs. Tim Cook After Jobs passed away, Cook continued the culture of Apple’s creation of revolutionary products with versions of iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, which contain retina, high definition display, all bionic chip, and wireless charging. In 2016, Apple introduced smartwatches. Wireless earbuds and subscription-based services like Apple Tv+, Apple Music+, and Apple Arcade followed suit. The Secret of Apple’s Success Creativity and Innovation The company places so much value on creativity and innovation. One can observe that in their creation of revolutionary and disruptive products. Apple became the first to produce a phone, music player, photo editor, and game console. Though they were not the first to create a smartphone or mp3 player, when they produced theirs, it was revolutionary and far better in design and performance, which made their competitors play the game of catch-up. Staying Ahead of Competitors They are always far ahead of their competitors by producing future products in the present. Its creativity and innovation gave birth to products the world had not seen before and made them two years ahead of its competitors. High-Quality Products As Apple designer Jonathan Ive said, “Our goals are very simple — to design and make better products. If we can’t make something better, we won’t do it.” Apple ensures they dish out high-quality products that are flawless in performance and perfect in design. Apple, initially a personal computer, has switched to other sectors and dominated it because of its high-quality products. Consumers Integration They try to see how the world affects them to understand their customer’s needs. They create a lovely customer experience by giving the audience direct access to various products and ensuring their products are simple and easy to use. The choices were not many, and so were the complications. Their products give their audience a sense of fulfillment and belonging. Apple has a brand legacy of trust. If it's Apple, it’d be better to have made their customers willing to pay for anything, no matter the price. Outsiders' View On Why Apple Is Thriving that consumers are drawn to purchasing Apple products by its clever advertising. University of New South Wales marketing senior lecturer Gary Gregory told The New Daily “Apple has integrated into people’s lives with its advertising by showing people how its products can fit into their lifestyles, unlike its competitors that advertise its product features,” Mr. Gregory said. He said Apple had won the tech market with its ability to control and channel distribution. “The company’s control over its distribution is incredible because it’s tough to be an authorized seller, and its pricing is consistent worldwide.” said Apple had also won consumers with its strong data policies. The Swinburne University of Technology senior lecturer in media, Dr. Belinda Barnet, “Privacy is the core of Apple’s business model, and they charge a lot for data storage, which shows how seriously they take consumer privacy compared to other companies,” Dr. Barnet told The New Daily. “Ironically, when Apple started, they were an upstart company, but they have now dominated the market with others trying to keep up.” said Apple’s products were distinctively “sexier” than its competitors. Melbourne University digital and mobile journalism lecturer Corinne Podger “They look and feel good, and the user experience of Apple products has always attracted consumers,” Ms Podger said. Bottom Line The company’s Marketing, Revolutionary products, Consumer priority, Branding, and Leadership style sets it apart from its competitors. Apple had maintained its core value no matter what, and when it tried to deviate from it, it almost paid the total cost. Today, the initial computer company earns 52% of its revenue from its iPhone and 19% from its services. Macs, wearables, and iPads make up the remaining 19%. Apple is reaping the fruit of taking that bold step to branch out while maintaining its core value. It won’t be long till we see the company hit the $3 trillion mark again. Investors keep tabs.

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The entrepreneurial world is a minefield of problematic ideas. I love it here, don't get me wrong – but you've got to be incredibly careful when it comes to accepting every piece of advice that you hear. It's easy to buy into the entrepreneur persona. What do I mean by that? The entrepreneur persona is someone you're likely very familiar with. They hustle. They're scrappy. They are quick to sacrifice things like sleep and leisure in order to get ahead. They work hard and play harder (or don't play at all). While their friends go traveling and partying, they're staying late in the office. In the Western world especially, we view this lifestyle as admirable; it's the price we imagine every entrepreneur pays for their eventual success. We equate exhaustion to solid, hard work. Sleeping on the floor in the office is suddenly a very romantic idea indeed. But it's this toxic infatuation with overwork that can quickly lead to our downfall as entrepreneurs because – in reality – we're striving for a lifestyle that very few people have managed to maintain. It's not healthy, and it doesn't contribute to your long-term happiness. Let's talk about it. The Glamorization of Overwork In an investor conference earlier this year, that his work week had shot up to 120 hours. He said, "I go to sleep, I wake up, I work, go to sleep, wake up, work – do that seven days a week." Elon Musk mentioned Now, why is it that our first emotional reaction to this is awe (and even jealousy)? Wow, he's such a hard worker. He must be so organized. I can't even manage my 40-hour week. He's so dedicated. And he is dedicated, of course – incredibly dedicated. But it's almost as though his sleep deprivation makes the whole thing seem more badass. It's a similar feeling we get from hearing the Google or Apple origin stories, which demanded very exhausting lifestyles and poor sleep schedules from their founders. The sacrifice of leisure time, sleep, and sanity is weirdly celebrated. And when we mimic these lifestyles ourselves, we're proud of the heavy bags that quickly form under our eyes. How We Internalize Overwork Culture Speaking rationally, we all know that these stories of sleepless nights and living out of a garage are few and far between. We know that very few people can maintain a work-to-the-bone lifestyle in the long term. So, what happens in our minds? Why do we take pride in feeling constantly exhausted? Why is our perpetual tiredness a sign that we're working hard enough? It's like anything else we glamorize in pop culture. Take romance, for example; Hollywood movies completely shape our ideas about love and marriage growing up, to the point where we can't navigate relationship problems and our standards are impossibly high. Just as Cinderella taught us that love is on-sight, the glamorization of overwork has given us a warped idea of success. Think about movies like The Social Network or Steve Jobs, or even The Devil Wears Prada (for my fellow Streep fans). The process of internalizing these themes is completely subconscious. If you're working past sundown if you're having to sacrifice your health and relationships, if you reach the point of breakdown – you're doing it right. And that's just wrong. The Science of Exhaustion Even though our mental state is just as important as our physical state, we tend to take things like fatigue a lot less seriously than cuts and bruises. It's an ongoing issue; mental health, in general, is taken so lightly compared to physical ailments. But what if we had a deeper understanding of the physical toll that exhaustion takes on our bodies? Think about the slump that you get after a marathon or some other intensive exercise. The physical exhaustion we feel comes from an intense build-up of lactate in our muscles – it's painful and taxing and makes us feel completely drained. A similar thing is going on in our minds when we tire ourselves out through overwork and stress. Instead of lactate, though, a particular ( ) neurotransmitter builds up in our prefrontal cortex. and possibly toxic It takes insane amounts of energy to regulate that buildup, so the brain literally slows down to accommodate. You end up with a depleted energy supply, which leads to poor decision-making, lowered creativity levels, and, eventually, complete burnout. It's not just an emotional state – it has physical implications too. And, that's not all. Overwork Is Killing Millions of People While researching for today's newsletter, I came across something pretty disturbing. Did you know that are dying each year from overwork? 750,000 people That's three-quarters of a million people who have worked themselves to breaking point, ending up with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) that hits them seemingly 'out of the blue.' We hear statistics like this all the time to the point that we're desensitized. But overwork is a real and deadly threat to not just our comfort and happiness, but our lives. What's the point of working 50-hour weeks if it's going to get you an early grave? The Invisible Killer The tragedy of diseases like SCAD is that, often, the symptoms get neglected or ignored until it's too late to act. Why? Because we've been conditioned to view the symptoms as hallmarks of 'hard work.' For instance – the of extreme overwork are: main symptoms Lack of sleep, daytime fatigue Very low productivity compared to usual levels Back and neck aches Sadness and stress I've literally heard people brag about these aspects of their own life, almost like showing off a trophy won by hard work and dedication. "I'm so tired... haven't slept more than a few hours this week! It's so hard to concentrate right now." But imagine if someone were to say this about symptoms of a physical ailment, like pneumonia? "Dude, I can't stop shivering. I think my chest is about to burst." Nobody would be impressed by that – they'd be very concerned and suggest you tail it straight to a hospital. They'd be completely disturbed if you acted proud of your symptoms. Why don't we take overwork as seriously? Why is it a badge of honor? Stepping Back The interesting thing about Western countries is that we move at this incredibly fast pace and assume the entire world is doing the same thing. But it isn't. We are an individualistic society; we're future-driven and trip over ourselves in an attempt to make life go faster. But explains that this is not the case in all countries. Cultures that embrace collectivism rather than individualism – places like India and Pakistan – tend to take things more slowly. social psychologist Robert Levine If you've never heard of the Blue Zones, they're places around the world where people tend to live the longest. They've got the healthiest diets, the most enriching and fulfilling social customs, and – surprise, surprise – the most laid-back, relaxed lifestyles of all. While it's not always possible to slow right down in our fast-paced Western world, I like to step back and remember that life isn't a race by default. There's absolutely no obligation to work ourselves to the bone. While our society applauds it, there are plenty that would find it disturbing. I know that we live in a fast-paced world. I understand that a lot of the time, starting a successful business requires you to sacrifice a few things. But we take it too far. (Way too far!) Slowing Down Without Falling Behind Exhaustion isn't something to be proud of – it's a sign of imbalance that we should all take very seriously. So, what's the take-home? How can we stop glamorizing exhaustion without falling behind? Set Stricter Boundaries How often are you answering work messages as soon as you wake up or in the hours before bed? Do you have boundaries set between your work hours and your leisure time? If not, that's the best place to start. Having proper breaks before and after work hours is absolutely essential for mental stability. If you're not doing it, you'll find yourself in a perpetual state of exhaustion, and there's nothing glamorous about that. My favorite method for enforcing time boundaries is by using the inbuilt time zoning features on my phone. Set up a schedule so that, at the same time every morning and evening, your phone restricts notifications and calls from work people. If your team uses Slack, you can set similar restrictions on that, too. Use your status to make your boundaries completely transparent with your team. When your status says, "back tomorrow!" but you're being active in chats, people tend to assume you're never really 'off' – but if you strictly follow your schedule, you'll notice that teammates begin to respect your boundaries. Focus On the Little Stuff When you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, it's easy to feel like everything you do is futile. But this isn't the case at all – it's just a mental trap that we fall into when we don't have enough energy for big projects. My answer is to focus on small tasks instead. Even if it seems insignificant, like replying to emails or writing blog posts, these little things can make a huge difference in the long run. And they won't take too much of your energy supply either; something that'll help you stay out of the burnout zone. Keep the Right Company You're a product of the people you spend the most time with – and if those people constantly romanticize their lack of sleep, you'll begin to do the same. Don't spend all your time around people who make you feel inadequate for getting 40 winks. It might take some time to find your people, especially since the culture of overworked entrepreneurs is so pervasive. But it's worth it; find people who prioritize their health and well-being but still get stuff done. These people are usually the ones who have 'been there, done that', too – so they'll double as excellent mentors and can hopefully give you first-hand advice on how to stay productive and healthy at the same time. Are You Working Hard, or Is Life Just Hard? If you're an entrepreneur trying to launch a business, you've already chosen one of the most challenging and demanding careers out there. We know this; it's part of the deal. But that doesn't mean you should be working yourself to death, either. It means the opposite. Don't make life harder for yourself by living the romanticized, sleep-deprived American dream. You can be healthy and wealthy at the same time; you can be hardworking whilst honoring your family commitments and relationships, and you can be ambitious and still take the time to enjoy life. Running a business is a long game that doesn't end after you hit your first mil or go public. If you burn yourself out in the first year, what kind of future do you have after that – business or no business? It's time to stop glamorizing exhaustion. Let's prioritize our health and well-being over anything else; let's recognize the signs of burnout early on, and let's respect our bodies enough to give them some rest. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this article, I’d love to hear from you. 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My personal experience comes from two different worlds. One world is a big corporation with tens of thousands of employees, and I was one of the people who actually built it. The other world is my experience of working with small startups and watching how modern digital companies work. No matter how different these worlds may seem, my peek into both of them suggests to me that the flattest business structures usually generate the best results. In these structures, employees work as micro-entrepreneurs within a company. That means modern corporate models are based on maximum competition between people, leading to better quality at each level, lower costs, and a better client experience. Middle Ages: Flat Earth and Flat Structures By saying ‘modern’, I do not mean that flat, decentralized, or self-directed models are actually a novelty. Today, it might seem that previous human history was entirely based on a rigid hierarchy, but it is not so. For instance, look at the feudal society typical of Western Europe’s early Middle Ages. At the time, vassals were empowered with quite strong autonomy over the lands and people under their rule. Their powers included routine economic management, justice, and sometimes even monetary policy. Vassal’s duty to his lord was more or less limited to paying taxes (in monetary or natural form) and providing a certain number of military units in times of need. Think of those duties as performance KPIs for an autonomous division in a modern flat-model company. What’s also important, the king's control (think of him as a flat company CEO) , because the vassal's bond was with his own lord, not with his lord's master: ‘the vassal of my vassal is not my vassal’. was, in any case, weak However, with the rise of absolute monarchies, empires, and colonialism, hierarchical systems indeed became mainstream. These new social orders relied on overwhelming military power, and the military organization can be viewed as the pinnacle of the management model that I refer to as ‘classic’ in this article. The classic model is aimed at controlling employees, assuming that without such control their performance would be poorer by default. Tight control means that each group of 10-15 employees must have their boss, who, in turn, is controlled by the next-level boss, and so on. On one hand, such a model is based on control and lack of trust; on the other hand, it encourages deception between different management levels. So everyone is playing a game with low efficiency and very high costs. Modern Findings and Success Stories As tides changed in the 19-20th century, absolute monarchies gave way to democratic rule in many parts of the world. Subsequently, researchers started questioning the benefits of a traditional (i.e., ‘tall’, or highly hierarchical) management model, trying to apply the new social governance standards to corporations and studying ‘flat’ or less hierarchy-dependent structures. A classic work on the topic, , was released in 1972 by Edwin E. Ghiselli and Jacob P. Siegel. This paper is still being cited by other researchers half a century later. ‘Leadership and managerial success in tall and flat organization structures’ After a thorough study of many companies, Ghiselli and Siegel came to the conclusion that ‘there is a link between employee success and the level of autonomy and self-realization in flat organizations, and there is more participation in broader decision making creating a sense of ownership, which in turn, increases productivity’. Another study, by John M. Ivancevich and James H. Donnelly, Jr. published in 1975, revealed that salesmen working in flat organizations perceived more satisfaction with respect to self-actualization and autonomy. ‘Relation of Organizational Structure to Job Satisfaction, Anxiety-Stress, and Performance’ Also, they perceive lower amounts of anxiety stress and perform more efficiently than salesmen in medium and tall organizations. Based on these findings and my own empirical experience, I think that corporate management should be based on empowering employees and forging mutually beneficial relationships between them. Taxi drivers and delivery couriers are good examples of such relations and management. They work not because they are controlled by their bosses, but because they are partners of a taxi operator or a delivery company. It is an entirely different type of motivation, which I consider to be much more effective in all aspects, from economics to client experience. However, the success of flatness and decentralization is not limited to drivers and couriers alone. Arguably the most famous and successful example of decentralization is Johnson & Johnson, a company with an over 100-year history. It is worth noting that it does not come from the tech sector, operating in consumer healthcare, pharma, and medical technology. is based on granting full autonomy to each of the more than 265 companies it owns located across 60 countries and working in three major business segments. J&J’s modus operandi The company is in constant search of new assets. After an M&A deal, the new asset continues to work as a separate entity under the common brand. Caution: do not get flat broke For the sake of truth and accuracy, I cannot omit flat structure failure stories as well. Different companies, including some cutting-edge digitals, rejected the boss-less concept at some point. These examples include shoe company; online trading platform; social network management service; social journalism platform launched by Twitter co-founders and project hosting and collaboration service (thank you Lighthouse Blog for this list and for the on the topic). Zappos Treehouse Buffer Medium GitHub scathing article Being an avid advocate of a flat and decentralized business model, I do not mean to promote diving into it without a second thought. Nor do I intend to proclaim hierarchy altogether evil. After all, as Bob Sutton, Stanford professor, bestselling author, and speaker , ‘If you can find a group of people (or dogs or baboons) without a hierarchy, I want to hear about it. Yes, power and status differences are sometimes reduced, but hierarchy is a fact of organizational life.’ said Choosing the right way to set up your business leaves no room for the luxury of being dogmatic, maximalist, or naive. A business model, no matter how tall or flat, is just a tool. And there is no such thing as a tool equally good for everyone. Considering which model suits us most, we should not swing between extremes, but rather shift our emphasis to either of the poles, gently and carefully. Two major things to keep in mind are: a. whether a flat model would benefit your particular business and b. whether you are personally up to it. One of the of the Ghiselli and Johnson study is that flat organizations rewarded managers and also that flat organizations work better than tall organizations in . most important outcomes who worked well and enjoyed situations that demanded autonomy and independence encouraging individuality Their peers, Lyman W. Porter and Edward E. Lawler III that organizations with many reporting levels (i.e., ‘tall’ ones) were better in . found producing security and the satisfaction of social needs In other words, flatness is good for people with a specific mindset and a certain level of courage and ambition. But it might disappoint and frustrate those seeking a safe haven. Make sure you and the people you are going to lead match the right description. Think twice, and be realistic. Models and Rules If, at some point, you come to the conclusion that flatness and decentralization are for you, there is a whole new world out there. There are a lot of specific models to choose from, starting from a classic bunch of friends launching their garage-based startup to more sophisticated schemes for large-scale structures. It all depends on your needs and the circumstances. For instance, in the wake of the COVID pandemic, McKinsey & Company suggested introducing decentralized structures as an effective means of crisis management: Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/to-weather-a-crisis-build-a-network-of-teams Also, there is an interesting thing known as a ‘helix’ organization, positioned as a decent tradeoff between the centralized and decentralized worlds: Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-helix-organization There are so many studies dedicated to choosing the right alternative model configurations that they simply would not fit in this article, which is anyway aimed at introducing readers to the topic. However, there are some rules of thumb worth sharing, useful to anyone opting for flat and decentralized models with scaling potential. In 2021, a group of Harvard Business Review contributors studied several self-directed companies located in the greater Helsinki region, often referred to as the ‘Silicon Valley of the North’. Among these companies were Supercell and Futureplay game developers, Futurice and Vincit tech consultancies, and Wolt, a last-mile delivery company. They came up with that should guide self-directed companies as they grow: four major principles Self-direction is something that can easily be lost unless it is actively maintained and promoted. This requires that companies come up with solutions to the new challenges that arise as they grow (for example, through organic modular design) and that they work hard to maintain their spirit and values (for example, through stories that encourage a shared sense of identity). It matters how coordination is organized and control exercised. Usually, this requires a mix of enabling mechanisms that do the trick without undermining self-direction. Self-directed organizations need to share information in non-hierarchical ways. This requires that companies take transparency seriously and use AI to share data in novel ways throughout distributed organizations. Self-directed companies that succeed while they grow are those that invest in learning, celebrating successes and failures, and updating their identities by promoting living stories. There seems little to add to that apart from one note, last but not least. This truly universal rule was brilliantly formulated in an ten years ago by Mark B. Templeton, president and C.E.O. of Citrix, the Internet software company: interview with The New York Times ‘You have to make sure you never confuse the hierarchy that you need for managing complexity with the respect that people deserve. Because that’s where a lot of organizations go off track, confusing respect and hierarchy, and thinking that low on hierarchy means low respect; high on the hierarchy means high respect. So hierarchy is a necessary evil of managing complexity, but it in no way has anything to do with respect that is owed an individual.’

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You’ve probably heard it before. “Your IP address exposes you to vulnerabilities on the internet!” It probably scared you at first but leisurely surfing the internet without care proved a more powerful drive than the concern of being tracked online. Or maybe this is your first time of knowing this. Whichever one it is, this article seeks to open your eyes to interesting real world events about the complications of IP addresses. IP is short for “Internet Protocol” and is a unique number for uniquely identifying a network device on the internet. Any internet enabled device has this number and through this IP is publicly identifiable on the internet. This has given rise the concept of IP geolocation. IP address IP-Geolocation involves tracking the physical location of a given device on the face of the earth using its IP address. Its a technique that has proven to be very useful in cybersecurity, advertising, ecommerce etc. and apps are built with ip-geolocation. GPS systems However, while IP geolocation has a lot of good applications it can also lead to number of crazy situations as will be highlighted in this article. Below are a number of interesting real world events highlighting the various dimensions of ip-geolocation. The Good : The Pirate Bay Raid In 2014, Swedish police raided the servers of The Pirate Bay, one of the world's most popular torrent sites. The raid was conducted after years of legal battles with copyright holders who claimed that The Pirate Bay was facilitating piracy. The police used IP geolocation to track down the servers, which were located in a server room in a remote mountainous region of Sweden. The story shows how IP geolocation can be used to track down the physical location of servers used in illegal activities. The Thief Who Stole a Tracker: In 2010, a man allegedly stole an Apple iPhone from a woman on the streets of San Francisco. Little did he know, the phone was being used to test a new real-time GPS tracking application, and the woman holding it was an intern for the software company Covia Labs based in Mountain View, California. The company's CEO, David Khan, had sent the intern to demonstrate the software. The thief, identified as Horatio Toure, grabbed the phone and fled the scene on a bicycle. However, Khan was able to track the phone's every move using a live map on his computer. Nine minutes later, the police apprehended Toure, and the intern positively identified him as the thief. The Murder Mystery: In May 2016, Nicole Vander Heyden went out with friends for a night on the town but did not return home. She was found dead in a field a day later. The prime suspect in her murder was her boyfriend, Doug Detrie, who lived with her because blood was found in his car and garage. Also, he delayed in reporting her missing. However, when he was interviewed and arrested, Detrie was wearing a Fitbit device that recorded data about his activities during the time Vander Heyden was murdered. The data showed a different story, which ultimately helped to clear him of the charges. The crucial evidence that helped Detrie was his IP geolocation data from his Fitbit device. This data showed that Detrie was at home at the time of the murder, and not in the location where Vander Heyden's body was found. The data proved that he could not have committed the crime, leading to his release from custody 18 days after his arrest. In conclusion, the use of IP geolocation technology played a critical role in clearing Doug Detrie of a murder charge and ensure that the real perpetrator of the crime did not go unpunished. The Bad The Curious Case of MaxMind: MaxMind is a company that provides IP geolocation services to businesses and government agencies. In 2016, the company was sued by a woman in Kansas who claimed that MaxMind's geolocation database had incorrectly identified her home as the location of hundreds of fraudulent transactions. It turned out that MaxMind had used the location of a nearby farm as the default location for all IP addresses that it could not pinpoint to a specific location. As a result, the woman's home had become the default location for many IP addresses that were actually located elsewhere. The case highlights the potential dangers of relying on a single IP geolocation provider for data analysis. Google data puts innocent man at the scene of a crime: In 2020, a man named McCoy became the lead suspect in a burglary investigation after police used a geofence warrant to locate devices near the scene of the crime. McCoy's Android phone, which was linked to his Google account, had been located near the scene of the burglary three times within an hour as he looped through his neighborhood during his workout. The police turned to Google to identify users whose devices were located near the scene of the crime including innocent people who may have had nothing to do with it. In McCoy's case, he received a notification from Google's legal investigations support team, informing him that local police had demanded information related to his Google account. McCoy was given seven days to appear in court if he wanted to block the release of that data. This experience left McCoy terrified, even though he had done nothing wrong. This case highlights the vast amount of location data that companies such as Google collect from their users, which can be used by law enforcement agencies in investigations. Users may not be aware of the extent of the data that is being collected from their devices and how it could be used against them in the future. Overall, this case shows that IP geolocation technology has a dark side, and there is a need for greater transparency and accountability in how it is used by law enforcement agencies and tech companies. The Complicated The Tor Exit Node: Tor is a network that allows users to browse the internet anonymously by routing their traffic through a series of servers around the world. In 2015, a man in Austria was arrested after an IP geolocation service identified his Tor exit node as the source of a cyber attack. It turned out that the man was innocent and had no involvement in the attack. He had simply been running a Tor exit node, which was used by the attacker to route their traffic. Still he was classified as an accomplice to the crime which highlights the potential risks of running a Tor exit node and the limitations of IP geolocation in identifying the source of cyber attacks. The Drone Attack: In 2018, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was the target of a drone attack during a public speech. The attack was carried out using drones that had been flown over the event and detonated explosives. The Venezuelan government used IP geolocation to track down the location of the drones and identified a number of suspects. However, it later emerged that the IP addresses used by the drones were spoofed, making it impossible to determine their true location. The story shows how IP geolocation can be manipulated and the potential limitations of the technology in high-stakes situations. To Conclude: IP geolocation is a powerful tool that has been used to track down cybercriminals, locate lost or stolen devices, and improve the accuracy of data analysis. However, the stories outlined in this article highlight the potential risks and limitations with the misuse of IP geolocation. 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Though and have already found their way into cars, their comparatively limited capabilities pale in comparison to the multifarious abilities of ChatGPT, which has emerged as a dominant force in various other domains, and it probably won’t be long until we start seeing other early adopters. “ChatGPT will be in everything.” Alexa Google Assistant Of greater significance is the fact that while this development seems to be a nudge towards a more pleasurable future, it also raises questions of how 'conversational AI in cars' will affect not only the automotive industry but also society at large. Balancing Convenience and Protection The global in-car infotainment industry, according to , was valued at $21,410 million in 2020 and is expected to reach $37,530.4 million by 2028. The fast-paced development and emphasis on the in-car experience are a reflection of customer demands for comfort, convenience, and leisure. Allied Market Research However, one of the critical issues surrounding conversational AI technology is privacy and security. While it may seem like a convenient feature, allowing drivers to interact with their cars can also be a significant privacy and security risk. Conversational AI technology relies on natural language processing, which means that the system has to analyze and understand the driver's speech. This analysis may involve the collection of personal data that could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks or data breaches. As conversational AI in cars becomes more prevalent, it is important for the automotive industry to balance the convenience and pleasure of in-car infotainment with the protection of personal information and cybersecurity measures. Data security expert and technology attorney, Justin Daniels speaking to HackerNoon said, “Cars today have so many sensors, microphones, and even cameras that all collect so much data. It goes far beyond just the GPS system. CarPlay, Bluetooth, and other systems know when you make or receive a call, as well as who you're talking to, and sometimes they can even tell when and how you pushed the pedals.” Now that ChatGPT is coming to cars, doesn’t that even make it more alarming? Justin believes that for every good use of technology, there are dozens of malicious uses. For instance, he said, “Data collected from the OnStar infotainment system in ’s car provided important information in his murder trial, and that’s great. But what if an ex-spouse, disgruntled employee, or stalker is tracking you by accessing information from your car?” Alex Murdaugh While people say “just turn off the location services on your phone,” he continued, "what good is that if all the technology in your car is tracking you?" This raises important questions about not only privacy but also the potential misuse of personal data collected by vehicles. According to Justin, “Security can't be an afterthought; it has to be a design feature. Our lives are on the line. People assume these big companies like Tesla are better at cyber and privacy than we think they are. They're dead wrong.” As technology continues to advance, the importance of prioritizing security in design will only increase. The Paradoxical Duality of Progress: Benefits and Setbacks While the use of conversational AI in automobiles is a significant step forward in the quest for more intelligent and user-friendly driving experiences, the use of the technology presents a paradoxical duality of progress, offering both benefits and setbacks. Speaking to , GM’s vice president highlighted some of the benefits that could come with this technology. He contends that ChatGPT in automobiles could advance technology beyond the basic voice commands present in today's vehicles. It might assist a driver with changing a tire, running diagnostics, or even scheduling an appointment. Semafor Experts say that this is not without setbacks. Inaccuracy is one of the primary setbacks with using conversational AI in Automobiles, according to Gulroz Singh, Sr. Safety Architect at NXP Semiconductor. In response to HackerNoon, he said “GPT-3 is found to have factual accuracy of around 85% which is not considered safe enough according to any state-of-the-art automotive safety standard. If drivers rely on conversational AI to make real-time decisions on the road using conversational AI which does not produce factually correct output 100% of the time, it could have serious implications for the drivers as well as the pedestrians.” Following his thoughts on LLMs' occasional inaccuracies, Gulroz also expressed concerns about the accountability in these systems. He believes that a question worth answering is, “Who will be responsible if the AI provides inaccurate information? Is it the driver, the vehicle manufacturer, the infotainment system provider, or the software engineer who worked on the training of the AI model?“ Gulroz referenced a concept called 'Moral crumple zone', which was introduced by Madeleine Clare Elish in a 2016 to describe how an action may be mistakenly attributed to a human actor who had little influence over the actions of an automated or autonomous system. This a classic example of avoiding culpability in the event that the AI system does something that, in his opinion, harms the driver or any other actor on the road. paper Other concerns expressed by experts include the possible over-reliance on AI-leading to complacency and reduced situational awareness-and potential driver distraction which may have adverse outcomes. For starters, the CEO of Vulse - AI Platform, Rob Illidge, remarked “An overexcited AI system may distract drivers making things less safe, especially when it doesn't understand what we're saying, leading to more frustrated arguments with our virtual friends.” Similar to any technology, errors or malfunctions could also impact the vehicle's safe operation or the accuracy of the AI's responses. Disruptive Impacts in other Sectors The ramifications of conversational AIs like ChatGPT extends beyond the auto industry. In reality, the technology has the potential to disrupt and innovate numerous other sectors. According to , conversational AI is one of the AI fields with the most patent applications in the past year. It is anticipated that the market for conversational AI, which includes chatbots and intelligent virtual assistants, would increase at a of 22% between 2020 and 2025, reaching roughly US$14 billion. Deloitte Insights CAGR ChatGPT has already revolutionized markets, but that’s not all. It seems to be coming for every industry, and many companies are rushing to become early adopters in the industry they represent. Microsoft already it was going to embed OpenA’sI ChatGPT features into all of its products, a plan it has already started to implement. search engine said Customer service is another industry where ChatGPT is making its presence felt. The technology that underpins ChatGPT is already utilized by a number of businesses, including Meta, Canva, and Shopify, in their customer care chatbots, according to a Using GPT-3.5, the massive language model that serves as the foundation of ChatGPT, Ada, a Toronto-based company that automates around 4.5 billion customer care conversations, has partnered with OpenAI to increase the usefulness of customer service chatbots, the report noted. Ada's chatbots are accessible on apps like WeChat, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger, and are supported by $200 million from investors. Forbes report. There are numerous additional use cases in various different industries. On February 21, 2023, Bain & Company, a leading management consulting firm, its collaboration with OpenAI to incorporate technologies such as ChatGPT into its management systems, research, and processes. The partnership has been underway for the past year. Additionally, the company announced that Coca-Cola would become the first major consumer product company to utilize the system. revealed In the e-commerce industry, ChatGPT is also becoming a capable tool. Major players in this sector, such as , a popular consumer-oriented e-commerce platform, and , a food delivery and pickup service, have recently integrated ChatGPT AI as a shopping assistant. This enables the AI to assist customers in searching for products and offer personalized recommendations based on their preferences. Shopify Instacart The relevance of ChatGPT can be seen in the social media and messaging app industries as well. Cloud-based software provider, Salesforce recently that it would add ChatGPT to Slack, its workplace messaging app, in order to use AI to deliver conversation summaries, research tools, and writing support. On February 27, 2023, Snapchat also out a new AI feature called My AI on Snapchat+. My AI is a new chatbot running the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology, allowing its millions of subscribers access to the AI, right on the app. declared rolled The Future Implications of Conversational AI on the Automobile Industry The race for chatbot technology became fiercer after Microsoft earlier this year its intention to invest multi-billion dollars in ChatGPT-owner OpenAI, with a stated aim to add the chatbot's technology into all its products. Google quickly responded with its own chatbot, . announced Bard The recently unveiled voice-activated chatbot by General Motors is using Microsoft's Azure cloud service, demonstrating Microsoft's ambition to rule the chatbot business. With Google's application of virtual assistant in automobiles only going as far as the basic Google Assistant at the moment, this new breakthrough could keep Microsoft one step ahead of Google in the chatbot sector. purportedly But while Microsoft and Google appear to be in more direct competition for conversational AI, other major tech companies like Amazon have been stepping up their efforts to integrate voice chat technology into cars. According to a TechCrunch , Voice recognition is expected to be an essential feature in future autonomous vehicles, which will see drivers ultimately surrendering the ability to control the car mechanically. Experts predict that conversational AI-powered automobiles may become increasingly common in the future. report “We can expect to see cars evolving into more comprehensive personal assistants, with AI systems handling everything from navigation and entertainment to vehicle diagnostics and remote control. In the future, conversational AI may also be integrated with other emerging automobile technologies like self-driving capabilities, creating a seamless and advanced driving experience.” Ilampooranan Padmanabhan, Solution Delivery Manager at Nets Group, mentioned to HackerNoon. This novel idea also opens up a market with enormous growth potential and business opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs alike. Adopting this technology can give automakers a competitive edge, according to Gulroz Singh, it is another business model that automakers are attempting to exploit. He clarified his statement further by saying, “Firstly, vehicle manufacturers are going to sell this as an add-on subscription in their top models to make a profit off their high-end buyers. Secondly, the acquisition of copious amounts of customer data from constant listening can be potentially used for ads business which can be lucrative. 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The Martian atmosphere wasn’t quite breathable without this little enrichment. He might survive without it for some hours, but eventually, the thin air would kill him through oxygen deprivation. Tesla The Green Mars Project has been plugging along for more than two centuries now, creating great change on the surface of the no longer Red Planet. Even so, much of the Martian landscape continued to look like a bleak war zone. The population of Mars now hovered around 2.5 billion souls, while Earth teetered under the load of 14 billion. Barring the ever-present possibility of total collapse, the population on Earth could be more, but for the constant and numerous inter-planetary projects which served to offload much of the surplus population. Akeyo himself was sterile, as were all colonists. Gone was the ancient mandate to populate. The only growth on any of the planets, planetoids, moons and asteroids, as well as the man-made stations dotted here and there across the system, was the constant flow of expats from Earth. Mother Earth, the womb of the solar system. Every other place, foster homes for her unwanted children. At 22 years of age(42 Earth Years or EY), Akeyo had seen so much change. There were always the idiots that fomented for Martian independence, a complete pipe dream. Martian food production could only provide a small portion of its caloric requirements, and most of that came from pea proteins, which were used by the food printers. Despite the sheer volume of 2.5 billion mouths to feed, they could not catch up with the number, because Earth pumped more and more people into the population, in part to keep Mars dependent on the only planet in the solar system that could produce food in adequate volume. It helped that mankind had shed animal proteins over a century ago. Agriculture these days was as different from that of our ancestors as cars were to horses. Most food production concentrated on protein sources and then secondarily on spices, carbs and sugars. The best cooks in the system these days were food programmers, the coders who created new recipes with lines of code. The food printers did the rest. As the sun slipped below the horizon, Deimos hung low in the sky, itself about to set, while Phoebes had just begun her third trip around for the day. In the dying light of the always dim sun, the sky faded from blue to deep purple. Earth shone as just another star among many others in the sky. Low on the horizon, one particular star caught his eye. The Exodus, the largest spaceship ever constructed by humankind, so large it appeared as a bright and steady star even from Earth. From Mars, you couldn’t miss it. Akeyo looked at that portentous star with mixed feelings as he shifted the Tesla back into drive mode and turned her back onto the rim road where he could pick up the switchback home. Home for now, he thought. For he had just heard back from the Exodus Project. For the last 50 years, the massive spacecraft has been under construction. Nothing like this had ever been attempted. It was to be a generation ship, designed to travel to distant stars over a timeframe that required several human lifetimes. As advanced as humans had become, no one had successfully frozen a human and brought them back again. So without deep sleep hibernation, a generation ship was the only solution, until someone came up with faster-than-light capabilities or the ability to fold space. All good theories, but all as far away as ever. Exodus was being built just outside the asteroid belt, the source of all of the metal going into her construction. There the ores were extracted, smelted, and formed into whatever the ship’s design required. One vast improvement going into its design was the use of a new metal called dennite, named for Rebecca Denning, the woman who discovered the properties of this new ore found, so far, only in the asteroid belts. A metallurgist, Denning also developed the process by which this metal, 10 times stronger than steel and 20 times lighter, could be worked and formed. This reduction in weight, while at the same time providing improvements in structural integrity, proved integral to moving the Exodus Project forward. The ship now approached completion and selections were being made for the colonists and crew. Akeyo had applied a decade ago and had just received a notification of his acceptance if he passed all the physical requirements and stringent training. He was to report to the recruiting office in Muskville in 42 hours, where he would hop on a jumper to the Lunar Colonies. 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