The Internet of Things is already transforming how we work in surprising ways. 8 case studies compare the past and present with 3 lessons to actually make work better.

1. IoT and the Future of Work
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§ 3 Managing Partners, 3 Venture Partners, 1 Associate
§ 43 portfolio companies, 24 Impact Partners, 400+ co-investors
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3. Our Past Is Still Here
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4. But Tomorrow has Arrived
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5. Unfortunately, It’s Still Messy

6. So Let’s Explore Together
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7. 8 Case Studies
The Past is Still Here
But Tomorrow has Arrived

8. Case Study #1: Space

9. Past: Space is Singular
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10. Today: Space is Scalable
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11. Case Study #2: Planet

12. Past: Plunder the Planet

13. Today: Protect the Planet
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14. Case Study #3: Mobile Data

15. Past: Mobile Data = Good Fortune
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16. Today: Mobile Data = Basic Need

17. Case Study #4: Valuable Assets

18. Past: Sit on Ass(ets)

19. Today: Protect Assets
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20. Case Study #5: Video

21. Past: Video Team
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22. Today: Video Stream
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23. Case Study #6: Design

24. Past: Design by Factory

25. Images: Samantha Robinson, Viola Sutanto, Cheree Berry all via Red Clay
Today: Design by Network

26. Case Study #7: Bio

27. Past: Mainframe Bio
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28. Today: Desktop Bio
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29. Case Study #8: Waste

30. Past: Smelly Waste

31. Today: Smart Waste
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32. So What Are The Lessons?

33. Lesson #1

34. Don’t Extract Assets

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Invest in People (Seriously)

36. Lesson #2

37. Break the Boredom

38. Consumerize Work

39. Lesson #3

40. Forget the Factories

41. Grow Open Networks

42. About That Messy Future?

43. Mission: Keep Exploring

44. “Things do not happen.
Things are made to happen.”
- John F. Kennedy

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