The document summarizes the life cycle of the Silicon Roundabout innovation cluster in London. It began with low rents and an open immigration policy that attracted global talent. This enabled knowledge sharing and the success of early startups. However, as rents doubled within 5 years and immigration policies tightened, restricting visas and graduate job opportunities, the enabling conditions changed. This pushed out smaller firms and startups, challenging the cluster's continued growth. The cluster demonstrates how factors that drive initial success may not be sustainable and can contribute to future difficulties if they change.
The document profiles American tech entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who have moved to the UK to take advantage of opportunities in the growing British tech sector. It describes the US individuals as energetic and making extraordinary contributions to the UK scene. It highlights London as a major global tech hub that combines strengths from other cities like New York, San Francisco, and Washington DC. The thriving ecosystem offers opportunities in areas like fintech due to the combination of finance and tech talent. The UK tech sector is growing rapidly and attracting significant investment and talent from around the world, including many Americans playing a valuable role.
Chasing the tale of the unicorn: A study of stockholm's misty meadowsRobin Teigland
Stockholm currently has some of the most successful high-tech startup companies in the world. New findings from a research team at the Stockholm School of Economics suggest that infrastructure, networks, business climate and supportive policies are key factors that explain Sweden’s success. The research report is part of the Innovative Internet project, funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS.
This report presents the preliminary results of The Innovative Internet project, a three-year project funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS. The project’s primary objective is to examine how the internet and digitalization have influenced entrepreneurship and innovation in Sweden.
Value co creation in entrepreneurship education - case aalto universityOlli-Pekka Mutanen
Experiences from teaching: Presenting a value co-creation model comprising students, firms and university in education.
Case: Growth Entrepreneurship Education in Aalto University.
The Sharing Economy: Embracing Change with CautionRobin Teigland
The Sharing Economy has been the subject of considerable interest among policy makers across the globe. This book begins by developing a pragmatic definition of the Sharing Economy. Next, we describe global Sharing Economy trends, followed by an examination of the Sharing Economy in Sweden. Subsequent sections address regulatory considerations and potential economic implications. The book then concludes with a discussion of possible policy responses.
Etude 2016 par EY & ChairEEEE : "Au-delà des licornes : l’industrialisation de la rupture"
Ces dernières années, le phénomène des licornes s’est amplifié à une vitesse phénoménale. En janvier 2011, le monde en comptait 9 valorisées à plus d’un milliard de dollars. En septembre 2016, il y en avait 176.
Les licornes ne sont que la partie émergée de l'iceberg de la dynamique de rupture.
Le défi majeur est de comprendre comment certains territoires favorisent la création d’entreprises qui bouleversent nos économies et nos sociétés. S’il y a 176 licornes dans le monde, il y a en revanche des milliers de Future Power Companies (FPC), pour la plupart non recensées. Or, elles aussi contribuent à initier des ruptures à un rythme rapide.
1. Ecosystems are spatial concentrations of scientific, entrepreneurial and corporate activities across a variety of sectors, whereby spatial proximity between these parties promotes networks of knowledge sharing and joint idea development.
2. The document discusses how Imperial College London's new White City campus can foster a world-class innovation ecosystem through co-location of academics, entrepreneurs, corporations and other actors across disciplines like science, technology and healthcare.
3. Key factors that drive innovation in cluster ecosystems include co-location, connections between different participants, and the development of a sense of community.
SVC2UK is a not-for-profit series of industry-supported events led by volunteers and run by students that is designed to improve entrepreneurship in the UK, Europe, and beyond by connecting leading Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors with British technology companies and universities to spark new investments and collaborations. The events include keynote speeches, panels, startup competitions, CEO workshops, and dinners to inspire and support entrepreneurs at different stages of growth. Notable speakers have emphasized the importance of scaling companies and the symbiotic relationship between universities and industry in fostering innovation.
A lot of research has been done on Leadership. Have a look at some interesting statistics on leadership development, job promotions and women in power in this Business Strategy Review report.
The document profiles American tech entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who have moved to the UK to take advantage of opportunities in the growing British tech sector. It describes the US individuals as energetic and making extraordinary contributions to the UK scene. It highlights London as a major global tech hub that combines strengths from other cities like New York, San Francisco, and Washington DC. The thriving ecosystem offers opportunities in areas like fintech due to the combination of finance and tech talent. The UK tech sector is growing rapidly and attracting significant investment and talent from around the world, including many Americans playing a valuable role.
Chasing the tale of the unicorn: A study of stockholm's misty meadowsRobin Teigland
Stockholm currently has some of the most successful high-tech startup companies in the world. New findings from a research team at the Stockholm School of Economics suggest that infrastructure, networks, business climate and supportive policies are key factors that explain Sweden’s success. The research report is part of the Innovative Internet project, funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS.
This report presents the preliminary results of The Innovative Internet project, a three-year project funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS. The project’s primary objective is to examine how the internet and digitalization have influenced entrepreneurship and innovation in Sweden.
Value co creation in entrepreneurship education - case aalto universityOlli-Pekka Mutanen
Experiences from teaching: Presenting a value co-creation model comprising students, firms and university in education.
Case: Growth Entrepreneurship Education in Aalto University.
The Sharing Economy: Embracing Change with CautionRobin Teigland
The Sharing Economy has been the subject of considerable interest among policy makers across the globe. This book begins by developing a pragmatic definition of the Sharing Economy. Next, we describe global Sharing Economy trends, followed by an examination of the Sharing Economy in Sweden. Subsequent sections address regulatory considerations and potential economic implications. The book then concludes with a discussion of possible policy responses.
Etude 2016 par EY & ChairEEEE : "Au-delà des licornes : l’industrialisation de la rupture"
Ces dernières années, le phénomène des licornes s’est amplifié à une vitesse phénoménale. En janvier 2011, le monde en comptait 9 valorisées à plus d’un milliard de dollars. En septembre 2016, il y en avait 176.
Les licornes ne sont que la partie émergée de l'iceberg de la dynamique de rupture.
Le défi majeur est de comprendre comment certains territoires favorisent la création d’entreprises qui bouleversent nos économies et nos sociétés. S’il y a 176 licornes dans le monde, il y a en revanche des milliers de Future Power Companies (FPC), pour la plupart non recensées. Or, elles aussi contribuent à initier des ruptures à un rythme rapide.
1. Ecosystems are spatial concentrations of scientific, entrepreneurial and corporate activities across a variety of sectors, whereby spatial proximity between these parties promotes networks of knowledge sharing and joint idea development.
2. The document discusses how Imperial College London's new White City campus can foster a world-class innovation ecosystem through co-location of academics, entrepreneurs, corporations and other actors across disciplines like science, technology and healthcare.
3. Key factors that drive innovation in cluster ecosystems include co-location, connections between different participants, and the development of a sense of community.
SVC2UK is a not-for-profit series of industry-supported events led by volunteers and run by students that is designed to improve entrepreneurship in the UK, Europe, and beyond by connecting leading Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors with British technology companies and universities to spark new investments and collaborations. The events include keynote speeches, panels, startup competitions, CEO workshops, and dinners to inspire and support entrepreneurs at different stages of growth. Notable speakers have emphasized the importance of scaling companies and the symbiotic relationship between universities and industry in fostering innovation.
A lot of research has been done on Leadership. Have a look at some interesting statistics on leadership development, job promotions and women in power in this Business Strategy Review report.
What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? The elements of the entrepreneurial periodic table are diverse and demanding – perseverance, vision, confidence, optimism and much more. But their power is undoubted. Have a look at the latest entrepreneurship stats.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute Growth Up Conference in Kyiv, Ukraine in May 2011. The presentation discusses the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for Ukraine's economic growth and competitiveness. It examines factors that have contributed to innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and provides examples from other countries. The presentation argues that Ukraine should focus on developing its own innovation ecosystem to foster entrepreneurship and compete globally in designing, rather than just assembling, technology. It concludes by introducing KMCore, a technology investment company based in Ukraine that aims to commercialize local innovation and potential.
ACG Warburg Chapter: “Venture Capital in Europe - The Highs and Lows and Why ...Benjamin Rohé
The document discusses the history and current state of venture capital in Europe. It notes that while VC has historically underperformed compared to the US, recent studies show average returns of 25% for angel and early-stage investments. Several large factors that previously held back the European VC industry, such as a lack of serial entrepreneurs and experienced VCs, are now changing. The future potential for venture capital in Europe is high, especially with the growth of startup hubs like Berlin and support from organizations like the European Investment Fund. However, the industry remains smaller than in major regions of the US and faces the challenges of overcoming past negative experiences.
Education for the 4th Industrial RevolutionTimothy Wooi
This seminar will cover issues of emerging technologies and industry, the types of skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing world, the role of the private sector in education, and
how to plan education strategies for future changes in skills and work.
The document discusses innovation and provides insights from Mike Parsons and Mary Rose. It defines innovation as new combinations rather than just new ideas or products. Successful innovation involves networks of people and skills both within and outside organizations. While inventions may not lead to innovations, successful innovations commercialize inventions through complex processes.
The document discusses the need to promote entrepreneurship and startups in Europe to address high youth unemployment. It argues that startups are critical to creating new jobs but that Europe currently lacks an entrepreneurial culture and the connections between academia/research and entrepreneurship. It calls for inspiring creativity in education, embracing failure, and developing a sustainable startup ecosystem in Europe with improved access to capital and markets.
This document provides information about Enterprise Estonia and Estonia's connections to Silicon Valley. Enterprise Estonia is a state foundation that supports business development in Estonia through EU funding and programs. It has foreign offices around the world including Silicon Valley. The document lists several Estonian tech companies operating in Silicon Valley. It also notes Estonian companies involved in oil shale mining in Utah and rare metals production. Upcoming events connecting the Nordic/Baltic startup scene to Silicon Valley are mentioned, including the Latitude59 conference in Tallinn. Venture capital deals and exits in the US are summarized, showing growing VC activity in Europe including the Nordic region compared to the US.
Traditional v Open Economic DevelopmentEd Morrison
Economic Development Organizations face a challenge: Jumping the Curve. Some newer organizations — like Shoals Shift — were designed from the start as Open Economic Development organizations. Others are facing a transformation. Some places are performing better than others. Pittsburgh, for example, is making the transformation faster than Cleveland. For more information, check out: http://bit.ly/PurdueASLRegions
This document discusses the declining interest in engineering careers in the UK and proposes potential solutions. It notes that while only 3% of engineering graduates enter finance, the perception exists that engineering does not pay well or offer interesting work. It advocates raising the profile of successful engineers through business leaders promoting their backgrounds. Overall it argues that a cohesive national strategy is needed to change perceptions of engineering and inspire more young people, especially women, to pursue engineering careers.
Innovation and creativity produce new technology, entrepreneurship turns ideas and innovations into manifest everyday practice. It can be argued that entrepreneurship is the process by which the future is created from ideas and innovations. This study unit will use the creation of a new venture as a method of entrepreneurship, so called Quasi-Enterprise model of Private-Public-Partnership. The course will simulate the development of a new venture through the creative practices of the participants. In the process key theories and ideas will be presented and discussed. The structure is designed to support the kind of learning required, a cognitive structure emphasizing key concepts, themes and intellectual abilities. The module covers some fundamental concepts and trends in research in the field. Linkages are made with innovation, creativity and foresight. The module then explores the processes of entrepreneurship in the discovery, evaluation, and the exploitation of opportunities. This follows a logical sequence from initial ideas and innovation through the emergence and evaluation of the opportunity into a planned and shaped activity and into the implementation process.
The document lists Nobel Prize winners in Economics from 2008 to 2002, including Paul Krugman who won in 2008 for his analysis of trade patterns and Robert Engle who won in 2003 for his analysis of time series with time-varying volatility. It also lists Ig Nobel Prize winners in Economics from 2008 to 2005, including an inventor who designed an alarm clock that hides to ensure people get out of bed.
From: Digital Transformation To: Exponential Disruption. The rise of the 21s...Djoann Fal
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on the future of work and the need to adapt talents for a changing digital landscape. Some main points include:
- The presenter founded a social network for technology professionals with over 500,000 members across 4 markets.
- They are creating a new "operating system" to automatically match tech talents to relevant job opportunities and help companies connect to vetted talents.
- The future of work is already here due to advances in robotics, AI, and other technologies, but humans need to adapt with 21st century skills like digital literacy, curiosity, and adaptability.
- There is a need for billions more tech-relevant workers globally in the next decade to meet
The document discusses challenges facing Mexican enterprises in competing with Chinese companies and strategies Mexico could adopt. It notes China's competitive advantages of large population and cheap labor that attract foreign direct investment. However, China also has disadvantages like poor quality products, cultural differences, and distance from key markets like the US. The document argues Mexican companies should focus on high-skilled jobs and high-quality products to serve demanding markets, taking advantage of Mexico's proximity to the large US market.
This article discusses the growing technology startup scene in Central and Eastern Europe. It profiles Ionut Budisteanu, a Romanian student who built a lower-cost alternative to Google's self-driving car. The article then discusses how entrepreneurs, programmers, and engineers from the region are challenging stereotypes and building reputations as an emerging tech hub, drawing on strong education systems. It highlights 100 innovators from the region selected by the New Europe 100 project and describes some of their achievements. The article argues that while bureaucracy remains challenging for businesses, foreign investors are increasingly interested in the region's potential for innovation and its skilled, low-cost workforce.
This document provides an overview of innovation and different types of innovation. It begins with definitions of innovation and discusses theories on innovation, including waves of innovation proposed by Schumpeter and Kondratiev, seven sources of innovation identified by Drucker, and Rogers' diffusion of innovation theory. It then describes the four types of innovation identified by Henderson and Clark: incremental, radical, modular, and architectural. Examples are given of each type of innovation. The document aims to explain what innovation is and why it is important to understand the different types of innovation.
This document discusses innovation and entrepreneurship at Tallinn Tech University in Estonia. It summarizes that Tallinn Tech aims to (1) recruit talented professors and smart students, (2) accelerate innovation, and (3) be entrepreneurial. It also discusses growing international student recruitment, research partnerships with top universities, and increasing startup activity through programs like MeKTory that integrate study and practice. The goal is for Tallinn Tech to become a globally recognized research institution tied to leading enterprises.
This document contains feedback from medical students on their geriatrics placements at University Hospital Llandough (UHW), University Hospital Llandough, and across Wales in general. Key findings include:
- The majority of students rated the organization of their placements, outpatient teaching, informal ward teaching, and tutorial teaching as excellent or good at UHW and across Wales.
- Most students had the chance to get daily or most day patient contact for history taking and examination.
- The majority received constructive feedback from their team on a weekly basis.
- When rating the overall quality of learning opportunities, most students ranked it between 6-9 out of 10.
- Positive individual comments included experiences in specific clinics, while
What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? The elements of the entrepreneurial periodic table are diverse and demanding – perseverance, vision, confidence, optimism and much more. But their power is undoubted. Have a look at the latest entrepreneurship stats.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute Growth Up Conference in Kyiv, Ukraine in May 2011. The presentation discusses the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for Ukraine's economic growth and competitiveness. It examines factors that have contributed to innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and provides examples from other countries. The presentation argues that Ukraine should focus on developing its own innovation ecosystem to foster entrepreneurship and compete globally in designing, rather than just assembling, technology. It concludes by introducing KMCore, a technology investment company based in Ukraine that aims to commercialize local innovation and potential.
ACG Warburg Chapter: “Venture Capital in Europe - The Highs and Lows and Why ...Benjamin Rohé
The document discusses the history and current state of venture capital in Europe. It notes that while VC has historically underperformed compared to the US, recent studies show average returns of 25% for angel and early-stage investments. Several large factors that previously held back the European VC industry, such as a lack of serial entrepreneurs and experienced VCs, are now changing. The future potential for venture capital in Europe is high, especially with the growth of startup hubs like Berlin and support from organizations like the European Investment Fund. However, the industry remains smaller than in major regions of the US and faces the challenges of overcoming past negative experiences.
Education for the 4th Industrial RevolutionTimothy Wooi
This seminar will cover issues of emerging technologies and industry, the types of skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing world, the role of the private sector in education, and
how to plan education strategies for future changes in skills and work.
The document discusses innovation and provides insights from Mike Parsons and Mary Rose. It defines innovation as new combinations rather than just new ideas or products. Successful innovation involves networks of people and skills both within and outside organizations. While inventions may not lead to innovations, successful innovations commercialize inventions through complex processes.
The document discusses the need to promote entrepreneurship and startups in Europe to address high youth unemployment. It argues that startups are critical to creating new jobs but that Europe currently lacks an entrepreneurial culture and the connections between academia/research and entrepreneurship. It calls for inspiring creativity in education, embracing failure, and developing a sustainable startup ecosystem in Europe with improved access to capital and markets.
This document provides information about Enterprise Estonia and Estonia's connections to Silicon Valley. Enterprise Estonia is a state foundation that supports business development in Estonia through EU funding and programs. It has foreign offices around the world including Silicon Valley. The document lists several Estonian tech companies operating in Silicon Valley. It also notes Estonian companies involved in oil shale mining in Utah and rare metals production. Upcoming events connecting the Nordic/Baltic startup scene to Silicon Valley are mentioned, including the Latitude59 conference in Tallinn. Venture capital deals and exits in the US are summarized, showing growing VC activity in Europe including the Nordic region compared to the US.
Traditional v Open Economic DevelopmentEd Morrison
Economic Development Organizations face a challenge: Jumping the Curve. Some newer organizations — like Shoals Shift — were designed from the start as Open Economic Development organizations. Others are facing a transformation. Some places are performing better than others. Pittsburgh, for example, is making the transformation faster than Cleveland. For more information, check out: http://bit.ly/PurdueASLRegions
This document discusses the declining interest in engineering careers in the UK and proposes potential solutions. It notes that while only 3% of engineering graduates enter finance, the perception exists that engineering does not pay well or offer interesting work. It advocates raising the profile of successful engineers through business leaders promoting their backgrounds. Overall it argues that a cohesive national strategy is needed to change perceptions of engineering and inspire more young people, especially women, to pursue engineering careers.
Innovation and creativity produce new technology, entrepreneurship turns ideas and innovations into manifest everyday practice. It can be argued that entrepreneurship is the process by which the future is created from ideas and innovations. This study unit will use the creation of a new venture as a method of entrepreneurship, so called Quasi-Enterprise model of Private-Public-Partnership. The course will simulate the development of a new venture through the creative practices of the participants. In the process key theories and ideas will be presented and discussed. The structure is designed to support the kind of learning required, a cognitive structure emphasizing key concepts, themes and intellectual abilities. The module covers some fundamental concepts and trends in research in the field. Linkages are made with innovation, creativity and foresight. The module then explores the processes of entrepreneurship in the discovery, evaluation, and the exploitation of opportunities. This follows a logical sequence from initial ideas and innovation through the emergence and evaluation of the opportunity into a planned and shaped activity and into the implementation process.
The document lists Nobel Prize winners in Economics from 2008 to 2002, including Paul Krugman who won in 2008 for his analysis of trade patterns and Robert Engle who won in 2003 for his analysis of time series with time-varying volatility. It also lists Ig Nobel Prize winners in Economics from 2008 to 2005, including an inventor who designed an alarm clock that hides to ensure people get out of bed.
From: Digital Transformation To: Exponential Disruption. The rise of the 21s...Djoann Fal
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on the future of work and the need to adapt talents for a changing digital landscape. Some main points include:
- The presenter founded a social network for technology professionals with over 500,000 members across 4 markets.
- They are creating a new "operating system" to automatically match tech talents to relevant job opportunities and help companies connect to vetted talents.
- The future of work is already here due to advances in robotics, AI, and other technologies, but humans need to adapt with 21st century skills like digital literacy, curiosity, and adaptability.
- There is a need for billions more tech-relevant workers globally in the next decade to meet
The document discusses challenges facing Mexican enterprises in competing with Chinese companies and strategies Mexico could adopt. It notes China's competitive advantages of large population and cheap labor that attract foreign direct investment. However, China also has disadvantages like poor quality products, cultural differences, and distance from key markets like the US. The document argues Mexican companies should focus on high-skilled jobs and high-quality products to serve demanding markets, taking advantage of Mexico's proximity to the large US market.
This article discusses the growing technology startup scene in Central and Eastern Europe. It profiles Ionut Budisteanu, a Romanian student who built a lower-cost alternative to Google's self-driving car. The article then discusses how entrepreneurs, programmers, and engineers from the region are challenging stereotypes and building reputations as an emerging tech hub, drawing on strong education systems. It highlights 100 innovators from the region selected by the New Europe 100 project and describes some of their achievements. The article argues that while bureaucracy remains challenging for businesses, foreign investors are increasingly interested in the region's potential for innovation and its skilled, low-cost workforce.
This document provides an overview of innovation and different types of innovation. It begins with definitions of innovation and discusses theories on innovation, including waves of innovation proposed by Schumpeter and Kondratiev, seven sources of innovation identified by Drucker, and Rogers' diffusion of innovation theory. It then describes the four types of innovation identified by Henderson and Clark: incremental, radical, modular, and architectural. Examples are given of each type of innovation. The document aims to explain what innovation is and why it is important to understand the different types of innovation.
This document discusses innovation and entrepreneurship at Tallinn Tech University in Estonia. It summarizes that Tallinn Tech aims to (1) recruit talented professors and smart students, (2) accelerate innovation, and (3) be entrepreneurial. It also discusses growing international student recruitment, research partnerships with top universities, and increasing startup activity through programs like MeKTory that integrate study and practice. The goal is for Tallinn Tech to become a globally recognized research institution tied to leading enterprises.
This document contains feedback from medical students on their geriatrics placements at University Hospital Llandough (UHW), University Hospital Llandough, and across Wales in general. Key findings include:
- The majority of students rated the organization of their placements, outpatient teaching, informal ward teaching, and tutorial teaching as excellent or good at UHW and across Wales.
- Most students had the chance to get daily or most day patient contact for history taking and examination.
- The majority received constructive feedback from their team on a weekly basis.
- When rating the overall quality of learning opportunities, most students ranked it between 6-9 out of 10.
- Positive individual comments included experiences in specific clinics, while
Lumen Learning is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 that aims to improve access to education through open educational resources (OER) and personalized learning. It provides support for institutions participating in OER degree programs through required services like certifying courses are openly licensed and sharing them publicly, as well as enhancement services like advising on topics like instructional design and sustainability. Lumen Learning has over 70 institutional clients and its OER projects have consistently shown significant learning gains for students.
- MRL Corporation holds mining and exploration licenses covering 6,300 hectares of high-grade vein graphite deposits in Sri Lanka.
- Drilling has returned graphite grades as high as 99.3% total carbon.
- Rehabilitation of existing mine shafts is underway to commence small-scale production in 2015, with minimal infrastructure required.
- Testing at the University of Adelaide found the graphite suitable for high-quality, scalable graphene production.
CCOTC16: OER Degree Pathways, Certificates, and CoursesUna Daly
A panel of Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources (CCCOER) members will share how they are adopting OER for degree pathways, certificates, and courses at their colleges. CCCOER was founded in 2007 and now composes over 250 colleges in 21 states and provinces. Members collaborate online regularly at monthly webinars and advisory meetings and in-person at conferences on best practices for OER adoption. This cross-institutional sharing of open educational resources, open practices, open policies, and open research provides a powerful OER advocacy network for community colleges. New members have immediate access to online resources and a community of OER practitioners and experts who can help them launch their projects more efficiently and quickly. Meetups at regional and national conferences provide an opportunity to share and promote successful OER adoption strategies of our members with colleagues in higher education. Audience participation will be welcomed.
Our eLearning Panel will be moderated by Una Daly, CCCOER Director and our panelists include:
• James Glapa-Grossklag, Dean, Educational Technology, Learning Resources and Distance Learning
College of the Canyons
• Dana Hester, EdD, Dean, Social and Behavioral Sciences & Distance Education, Citrus College
• Elliot Jones, PhD, Music Professor and Open Textbook Author, Santa Ana College
- Global bauxite reserves have grown slowly over the past decade and are concentrated in a few regions like Africa, Oceania, and Latin America.
- Alumina markets in North America and Europe have been relatively stable or in deficit as consumption declined or capacity was lost. Emerging markets like Asia have seen strong growth in alumina capacity, production, and consumption.
- Oceania and Latin America are traditional alumina exporters due to large bauxite reserves and refining capacity, while emerging Asia is a major importer due to strong consumption growth and limited investments.
This document provides requirements and information for earning the Boy Scouts of America Shotgun Shooting merit badge. It outlines safety guidelines for handling shotguns and discusses two options for the badge - modern shotgun shooting or muzzleloading shotgun shooting. Both options require demonstrating shooting skills and knowledge of gun parts, safety rules, cleaning, and sources for further information. The document concludes with a list of additional resources on the topic of shotgun shooting.
The VIPRION® 2400 is a midrange chassis-based hardware platform. Adding to the successful F5® VIPRION product line, the new Application Delivery Controller (ADC) provides significant price/performance advantages for enterprises. In addition, F5's Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing (vCMP™) technology combines virtualization and multi-tenancy capabilities to help customers consolidate and efficiently manage application delivery services. Building on F5’s previously announced Clustered Multiprocessing (CMP™) technology, vCMP enables multiple instances of BIG-IP® software to run on one device.
The cell membrane is composed of a lipid bilayer with embedded proteins. It separates the interior of the cell from the external environment. The major components of the cell membrane are lipids and proteins. Phospholipids form the lipid bilayer, with their hydrophobic tails facing each other and hydrophilic heads facing outwards. This arrangement forms a selectively permeable barrier. Membrane proteins are embedded in the lipid bilayer and perform functions like transport, signaling and enzymatic activity. The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a fluid structure with proteins scattered within the phospholipid bilayer. The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell and also performs other roles like cell adhesion and protection.
The document discusses the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 and how it enhances security and privacy protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The HITECH Act established the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to develop a nationwide health information technology infrastructure. It provides monetary incentives for implementing electronic health records systems and penalties for failing to adopt such systems. The HITECH Act also strengthened HIPAA's enforcement and expanded its scope to business associates of covered entities. This has implications for nursing practice, including involvement in health IT and protecting patient privacy.
PgDay Asia 2016 - Security Best Practices for your Postgres DeploymentAshnikbiz
Ashnik Database Solution Architect, Sameer Kumar, an Open Source database evangelist talked about the "Security Best Practices for your Postgres Deployment" at the recent pgDAy Asia event held in Singapore in March 2016.
Key areas he presented were:
- Security Model
- Security Features in Postgres
- Securing the access
- Avoiding common attacks
- Access Control and Securing data
- Logging and Auditing
- Patching – OS and PostgreSQL
The document provides an overview of the European startup ecosystem and its progress in recent years. It notes that Europe has closed the gap with Silicon Valley in terms of startup formation and venture capital-backed exits. However, it will be critical to maintain this momentum to remain relevant globally. A new public data platform called EuropeanStartups.co will be launched in 2020 to provide data and intelligence to help stakeholders and inform policymaking. The initiative aims to showcase strengths and address weaknesses to help the ecosystem weather the current COVID-19 crisis and emerge stronger.
Building a Startup Ecosystem: The London StoryBINDI KARIA
One of my signature keynote talks is "Building a Startup Ecosystem: The London Story", which I've lived and worked in first hand from 2000-present. I wrote this chapter for a book released last week by Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland called "Yes Business Can", which is provides insights for every entrepreneur - from securing funding, improving productivity and investing in intellectual property, to trading overseas and safeguarding mental health in the workplace.
My chapter is posted here on Slideshare, and you can download the entire book via this link: https://resources.lloydsbank.com/yes-business-can/
Enjoy my chapter and I encourage you to download the entire book - loads of great insights from so many talented people across the UK Tech ecosystem.
The document discusses Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem and its strengths. It notes that Silicon Valley has high transparency in its venture capitalism system, with standardized legal documents and many experienced VC experts. This helps entrepreneurs easily access funding and resources. However, it also identifies weaknesses like high housing costs and threats like strict US immigration laws, which could cause some startups to move elsewhere. Overall the document provides an overview of key factors that have contributed to Silicon Valley's success as well as challenges it faces.
This document discusses fostering innovation-led clusters through government support. It defines clusters as groups of co-located businesses and institutions in specific fields. Successful clusters are self-reinforcing and attract more businesses through collaboration between members. The keys to success include a combination of top-down government support and bottom-up collaboration, with a focus on developing talent, culture, policy/finance support, and infrastructure. Case studies highlight how Singapore, South Korea, Chile, and Russia's Skolkovo region have developed innovation clusters through long-term investments in education, skills training, business support programs, and legal/regulatory frameworks.
Networks, Clusters and Ecosystems: Taking Regions to the Next Level with Open...Ed Morrison
This document explores how the Purdue Agile Strategy Lab has developed a portfolio of tools, frameworks and approaches to developing clusters and ecosystems with open innovation.
Good Tech Lab explores the frontiers of technology, entrepreneurship and venture finance, where pioneers tackle the world's biggest problems. This slidedeck presents our inaugural research, leading up to a final report published in september 2018. If you like it, get in touch with us!
Networks, Clusters and Ecosystems: Taking Regional Innovation to a New LevelEd Morrison
This document provides an overview of networks, clusters, and ecosystems and how they are important for building shared prosperity. Some key points:
- Networks, clusters, and ecosystems are becoming central to building economies based on shared prosperity as knowledge and collaboration become more important.
- Regions, communities, and companies must "jump the curve" and shift to new ways of thinking, behaving, and working together in networks to prosper in this new environment.
- Ecosystems can be developed to encourage startup companies through initiatives like incubators and accelerators, or support innovation in existing companies through open innovation and transforming internal practices.
This document provides an overview of the CLUSNET project and lessons learned about innovation and clusters. Some key points:
1. CLUSNET was a 3-year EU-funded project involving 10 city regions in Europe that aimed to improve cluster support policies and facilitate networking between cluster organizations. The project analyzed cluster programs and cases in each city to provide policy recommendations.
2. Innovation occurs more readily in clusters due to interactions between firms, research institutions, education providers, capital sources, and government. Clusters allow complementary skills and resources to be leveraged for innovating new products, services and business models.
3. While research is a source of new ideas, clusters help transform ideas into commercial innovations by providing
Silicon Valley has established itself as the leading global innovation ecosystem due to key factors such as transparency in venture capitalism funding, support from top universities, and a skilled workforce culture. However, strict immigration laws and high housing costs present challenges. While venture capital and university partnerships remain strengths, addressing foreign talent restrictions and infrastructure sustainability will help Silicon Valley maintain its edge in the face of global competition.
Some interesting thoughts on what it takes to scale and grow a $100m+ business. This is a write up up of some of the key learnings from last year's Silicon Valley Comes to the UK visit.
January 2012 creating value in entreprenurial venture capitaljimdewilde
(1) The document discusses trends in venture capital and value creation, including reinventing capitalism through entrepreneurship.
(2) It provides examples of areas for venture capital opportunities, such as digital innovations in Tunisia and environmental technologies in Amsterdam.
(3) The author argues that value creation will be highly valued going forward, and lists three necessary conditions for entrepreneurial growth: a talent pool around universities, a venture capital community linked to best practices, and local success stories to serve as examples.
Small And Medium Enterprise In BangladeshSheri Elliott
This document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh and provides recommendations to support their growth and development. SMEs are recognized as engines of economic growth and provide many benefits like job creation and entrepreneurship development. However, SMEs in Bangladesh face challenges accessing financial services like loans and venture capital. The document recommends establishing a uniform definition of SME categories, improving access to seed money, leasing, venture capital and long-term loans, and creating a specialized lending corporation to support SME financing.
- Global growth has been revised down for 2016 and 2017 due to ongoing fragility in the global economy. Emerging markets will be the main drivers of growth and will fuel the expansion of the global middle class.
- Disruptive technologies could have a major economic impact of $14-33 trillion annually by 2025, according to one estimate. However, Canada faces challenges like declining business R&D spending and productivity growth.
- The document outlines six areas of focus to strengthen Canada's innovation performance: developing an entrepreneurial society, supporting world-class research, creating industry clusters, growing companies in clean technologies, competing in the digital world, and improving the business environment.
1. The document discusses theories of innovation from early 20th century economists like Schumpeter to more modern concepts like open innovation and national systems of innovation.
2. It describes how views have shifted from linear models of innovation to an understanding that innovation is an iterative process influenced by both supply and demand factors.
3. Recent research emphasizes that innovation occurs through networks and collaboration beyond firm boundaries, including interactions between businesses, universities, and other organizations.
ScaleX building a successful startup ecosystemmustafa sarac
Culture in Turkey's startup ecosystem has several strengths and weaknesses. Strengths include an entrepreneurial population with increasing interest in startups due to local success stories. However, weaknesses include a focus on local ambition over global success and experienced talent hesitating to join startups. Turkey can promote global champions to inspire global thinking and connect with successful Turkish diaspora founders to ignite global ambitions.
The document discusses the rise of startup accelerator programs to support new technology ventures. It defines accelerator programs as having five main features: an open but competitive application process; provision of pre-seed investment in exchange for equity; a focus on small teams rather than individuals; time-limited support including mentoring and programming; and supporting startups in cohort batches. It notes the rapid growth of accelerator programs since 2005, especially in the US, and signs of replication in Europe. The document aims to better understand and debate how accelerator programs could help transform startup ecosystems.
The Startup Factories: The Rise of Accelerator ProgramsVasily Ryzhonkov
The general characteristics of an accelerator described by Miller and Bound in their report Startup Factories. Authors present their ideas and findings about phenomenon called business accelerator.
Educational technology and the war on public educationRichard Hall
I'm presenting at the University of Lincoln's Centre for Educational Research and Development conference on Thursday June 7. I'll be speaking about Educational technology and the war on public education.
The Guardian - The World's Innovation Hubs, Mapped OutLuiz Pires
The document summarizes a study that mapped the world's innovation hubs using 700 variables to assess hundreds of locations. It found that political stability, infrastructure, and a talent pool are necessary for success. Hubs tend to develop expertise in a few industries around flagship companies before expanding. Successful hubs attract world-class talent and diversify to survive downturns. The analysis identified three types of mature hubs: dynamic ecosystems constantly reinventing themselves; slow-growing hubs backed by large established companies; and shrinking hubs unable to diversify that migrate down the value chain. Silicon Valley topped the map while Bristol also made an appearance.