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December 20, 2011

A reason to be optimistic about NYC

new science and tech grad school(s). Proactive government can make a difference.

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December 14, 2011

Glassdoor.com

Anonymous employee reviews. Sort of Tripadvisor for job searchers. CEO approval rates are interesting. http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm

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December 11, 2011

"The Growth Map: Economic Opportunity in the BRICs and Beyond."

Jim O'Neill at Goldman expounds on BRICS in NYT article.

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December 9, 2011

Lean start up model

There are many opportunities to launch new ventures in a leaner way. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/science/lean-start-ups-reach-beyond-silicon-valleys-turf.html

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December 6, 2011

Brazil challenges

Nicely summarized with lots of charts, from a Rio prof.

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December 5, 2011

Chipotle award winning ad and Stratasys

The role of a 3D printer in an innovative ad for Chipotle.

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December 4, 2011

Natura one step closer to the US

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/de612da6-1e8b-11e1-bae4-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1fc0OvnBy

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December 2, 2011

Very similar to Moss Kanter's innovation pyramid

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665186/there-are-three-types-of-innovation-heres-how-to-manage-them

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