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How to fake a robotics demo for fun and profit
In March 2008, a roboticist in winter wear gave Big Dog a big kick for the camera. The buzzing DARPA-funded robot stumbled, but quickly regained its footing amid the snowy parking lot. “PLEASE DO NOT KICK THE WALKING PROTOTYPE DEATH MECH,” pleads the video’s top comment. “IT WILL REMEMBER.” “Creepy as hell,” notes another. “Imagine […]
Despite glimmers of profit, most African neobanks remain in the red
It was only just over a year ago that McKinsey described Africa’s financial technology landscape as a “hotbed for investment.” Fast forward to today, and startups on the continent are facing many of the same problems plaguing fintechs in more mature markets like the U.K. and the U.S.: valuations are tanking, growth is flagging, revenue targets […]
The 4th Generation Idol Who Made Almost $2 Million USD In Personal Profit Last Year
In the K-Pop industry, idols are known for making money in a lot of ways other than just through their music releases. Depending on their popularity, some have the chance to become powerhouses in brand endorsements, ambassadorships, and advertisements. These avenues often become significant income streams, sometimes surpassing earnings from music. As in most industries, some […]
The Rule of X and how cloud leaders should think about growth versus profit
Byron Deeter Contributor More posts by this contributor Recognizing Probabilities In Budgeting And Forecasting Sam Bondy Contributor As interest rates have returned to historical norms, the world has returned its focus to cost of capital and free cash flow generation. Businesses are working hard to conform to traditional heuristics like Rule of 40 (i.e., the […]