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Meta’s newest AI determines proper protein folds 60 times faster

Meta’s newest AI determines proper protein folds 60 times fasterIt’s ‘Mad Libs’ for O-Chem. A. Tarantola @terrortola Life on Earth would not exist as we know it, if not for the protein molecules that enable critical processes from photosynthesis and enzymatic degradation to sight and our immune system. And like most facets of the … Continue reading Meta’s newest AI determines proper protein folds 60 times faster →

3 ways to look for a job at a startup in uncertain times

Career Evolution

By Ryan Agresta October 10, 2022 If you’ve been following the hiring trends over the past several months, you’ve seen a dramatic shift in tone as start-ups and big tech prepare for a possible recession. Layoffs, rescinded offers, and dwindling job postings have shifted the tides, especially in the tech and startup spaces. … Continue reading 3 ways to look for a job at a startup in uncertain times →

These smart farms are 100 times more productive than traditional agriculture

Smart Farms

By James Vincent August 30, 2022 Food security is a global challenge and it’s only getting more critical, says Irving Fain, founder and CEO of Bowery, the vertical farming company using hydroponics and digital agriculture to reimagine the future of produce. “The problem we’re solving at Bowery is a problem that’s … Continue reading These smart farms are 100 times more productive than traditional agriculture →

Meta cuts hiring plans as it prepares for ‘serious times’

Meta-Facebook

Meta will limit hiring this year due to slowing revenue growth It will reportedly slow or pause the intake of mid-to-senior level employees. M. Moon @mariella_moon Dado Ruvic / reuters Meta is limiting its intake of new employees as part of its efforts to cut costs due to weak revenue forecasts, according to CNBC … Continue reading Meta cuts hiring plans as it prepares for ‘serious times’ →

Tough times increasing consumers’ desire for reliable, trustworthy companies

Consumer Behavior

74% say communicating honestly and transparently is more important now than pre-pandemic. Constantine von Hoffman on June 13, 2022 Ultimately, what all companies sell is trust and tumultuous times make earning and keeping that trust the most important thing a business can do. This can be seen in a recent Salesforce report which found: 88% … Continue reading Tough times increasing consumers’ desire for reliable, trustworthy companies →

3 ways entrepreneurs keep their businesses fresh during changing times

Entrepreneurship

By Arianna O’Dell April 22, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to touch all corners of the world, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Many have been forced to close their doors, and others forced to pivot or even change their business model entirely. Reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have … Continue reading 3 ways entrepreneurs keep their businesses fresh during changing times →

How do you lead a company through the worst of times? Just ask the CEO of Cirque du Soleil

Leadership Lessons

By Christopher Zara March 16, 2022 Daniel Lamarre was three months away from publishing what might have been a routine business book in 2020 when the COVID-19 crisis swept in and changed the fate of his company and the world. Within days of the first outbreaks in North America, Cirque du Soleil, the famed … Continue reading How do you lead a company through the worst of times? Just ask the CEO of Cirque du Soleil →

These are the times when it’s OK to turn your camera off in a meeting

Remote Communication Tools

By Michelle S.—Zapier March 11, 2022 We’re now years into this great experiment in remote work. It started off as a Zoom, but now it feels more like a plod. Our work lives are lived on camera all day, every day—and it’s time to let people take a break. Face-muting is ok Communicating remotely isn’t … Continue reading These are the times when it’s OK to turn your camera off in a meeting →