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Entrepreneurial from a young age, Kim always had a dream of pursuing something of her own.  Graduating with a degree in computer science...

By Alan W Ten years ago, Luke Wroblewski said we should design for mobile first. Not because mobile was better. But because it forced us...

Initially, Yvonne ‘s path into the medical field was a more traditional one.  Earning her degree at the University of Witwatersrand and...

The Four Media Types – Earned, Paid, Shared, and Owned. What Founders Need to Know An important topic for any founder looking to grow...

By Alan W Starting or scaling a platform or marketplace is a unique challenge. You're balancing multiple user groups, ensuring a seamless...

By Alan W Content here..... One of the most persistent myths about platforms is that they win simply by having more users. The belief...

Raised by parents deeply committed to community development—a mother who was a developmental practitioner empowering cooperatives and a...

By Alan W As a platform advisor, I’ve worked with many startups, but some of the most valuable lessons come from the simplest...

By Alan W When we think of platforms today, we tend to picture apps, marketplaces, and software connecting millions of users. But...

By Annelize V The simple answer is no. Although most professionals have the basic skills to read and write, it doesn’t mean they have the...