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17. Daniel Shin

Navigating the Great Resignation: Focus on people first strategy

The “Great Resignation” is an opportunity, not a threat. The Great Resignation is a term used to describe the phenomenon of more people quitting their jobs since 2021 mainly caused by COVID-19 and the perspective change on the way we define a career. As some experts say, it is an opportunity for organizations to reevaluate their work culture and improve their employment experience.

2023-09-14 16:30

Entrepreneurial trait: tolerance for ambiguity

What makes entrepreneurial leaders visionary is their ability to have followers or potential collaborators see the world radically differently from the one they currently experience.

2023-08-14 13:57

Trust before technology: How retailers should navigate metaverse

Apple announced the Vision Pro, a new headset for the metaverse. It may be a game changer in the somewhat stagnant virtual reality (VR) headset market.

2023-06-18 16:30

Web 3.0: Empowering creators to thrive

Web 3.0 is a blockchain and cryptocurrency-related concept that came into use from 2013. It really took off during the pandemic when early-stage investors and media outlets started pushing the subject along with the related concept of metaverse.

2023-05-23 16:30

Is ChatGPT-led AI revolution mostly hype or hope?

In the age of AI, it can be difficult to know what the truth is. However, there are some things you can do to help you determine what is true and what is not. One thing you can do is to look for multiple sources of information. This can help you get a more complete picture of what is going on in the real world. Another thing you can do is to look for sources that are well-reputed and trustworthy. This can help you avoid sources that are biased or unreliable.

2023-04-16 16:40

Is content moderation necessary evil?

Content moderation can have a disproportionate effect on already-marginalized groups of people. Content moderation often results in mass take-downs of speech on social media from a marginalized group of people, while more dominant and well-funded parties could benefit from more nuanced approaches in their communications on major social media platforms. When a platform decides to enforce certain rules, unfortunately, those rules tend to only be applied to marginalized groups, which shouldn't be the case.

2023-03-27 16:45

There is no place to hide: Will NFT be taxable?

NFT stands for non-fungible token. It's a fancy term for a unique digital asset that is associated with blockchain technology. Regardless of the recent ups and downs of cryptocurrencies, businesses relating to NFTs have rapidly expanded. It encompasses both tangible and intangible assets such as music, fine art, sports, hard jewelry, virtual goods and more. NFTs will likely continue their double digit growth in the coming years despite the recent troubles with cryptocurrencies.

2023-02-19 16:40

Future of religion in metaverse

Tech companies are investing in the metaverse and recognizing the importance of religious communities. Some have already been regularly meeting in the metaverse and conducting religious rituals like baptism. The metaverse will play a key role in religious communities soon. Many questions remain, though, as to whether that relationship will be beneficial for the religious communities or merely help the metaverse platform companies prioritize profits in the name of religious faith at any cost.

2023-01-15 16:40

This Christmas, I pray for your safe return, my friend

Working for a nonprofit organization (NPO) gives people an opportunity to make a positive impact. However, identifying the right cause and creating an NPO is a different story. An entrepreneur is someone willing to launch a new venture and accept full responsibility for running the organization. It is a rewarding experience if everything goes well as planned.

2022-12-18 16:45

Idea is cheap, execution is expensive

There is no shortage of remarkable ideas. Real work always comes with timely execution. Ideas are just theories if entrepreneurs do not spit them out. What makes the difference is an entrepreneur's will to execute and carry on no matter what the circumstances are.

2022-11-20 17:15

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