The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on air pollution. Researchers found that lockdowns led to significant short-term reductions in nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter pollution globally as transportation and industrial activities declined substantially. However, the document notes that the improvements in air quality were temporary and pollution levels rose back to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions eased and activity increased again.
The document summarizes the rise of the app economy in Thailand and opportunities for Thai software developers. Key points:
- Thailand is entering the era of the app economy, dominated by mobile devices, cloud computing, and social networking. This represents a shift from the PC era.
- The app economy provides opportunities for developers through jobs creating apps and maintaining app ecosystems and platforms. However, consumer apps face competition while enterprise apps have strict requirements.
- For Thai developers, opportunities exist in both consumer and enterprise mobile apps, as well as localization of apps. Success requires understanding business needs and processes. Monetization is also a challenge due to app discovery issues.
- Trends driving the app economy include the
This document provides a crash course on raising angel funding. It discusses investor expectations and exit strategies like subsequent funding rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs. Key stages in a startup's growth like product-market fit and business model fit are linked to typical funding amounts and valuations. The process of connecting with investors and understanding term sheets is outlined. Economic terms like liquidation preferences and anti-dilution, as well as control interests are explained.
This document discusses the rise of applied artificial intelligence in India and opportunities for startups. It notes that AI can be applied to diagnostics by using deep learning on cellphone camera images of medical samples to provide faster, cheaper, and more accurate diagnoses at scale. Voice interfaces are also seen as a big opportunity, as Indic languages will be the second most spoken after Mandarin by 2050. The document outlines how AI can be used to mine personal data and recommend appropriate savings instruments to Indians. It argues that India is well positioned for rapid AI adoption due to its large mobile workforce, growing data and talent pool, and lower costs compared to other countries.
The document discusses artificial intelligence investment trends from 2010 to 2016, including:
1) Total funding in AI has increased from $711 million in 2011 to over $3.5 billion in 2015-2016, with most investments going towards applied AI projects rather than core AI infrastructure.
2) Within applied AI, the largest sectors by funding are enterprise (business intelligence, cybersecurity), healthcare, financial services, and transportation.
3) The majority of AI funding rounds are early-stage like seed or Series A, indicating opportunities for new entrants.
4) Notable AI investors include Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, and Andreessen Hor
Let's build an Airport – How to estimate large scale projects☕ 🥧 🚲 Martin Gude
Estimating large scale projects always seems like a pain in the ass. In the end it's just a pretty straightforward three step process: gather the information, define the tasks and estimate those tasks. And you're done.
We’re all camping at UX Camp West, so I thought I’d use the metaphor of a tent to share with you my view on the field of User Experience. I will describe the 7 poles of the tent's structure (research, design, evaluation, implementation, business, strategy, and management) and show you some random objects that I found in its corners. It is my goal that afterwards, we can all appreciate the beauty of the big tent, and realise how we contribute to a happy stay.
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on air pollution. Researchers found that lockdowns led to significant short-term reductions in nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter pollution globally as transportation and industrial activities declined substantially. However, the document notes that the improvements in air quality were temporary and pollution levels rose back to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions eased and activity increased again.
The document summarizes the rise of the app economy in Thailand and opportunities for Thai software developers. Key points:
- Thailand is entering the era of the app economy, dominated by mobile devices, cloud computing, and social networking. This represents a shift from the PC era.
- The app economy provides opportunities for developers through jobs creating apps and maintaining app ecosystems and platforms. However, consumer apps face competition while enterprise apps have strict requirements.
- For Thai developers, opportunities exist in both consumer and enterprise mobile apps, as well as localization of apps. Success requires understanding business needs and processes. Monetization is also a challenge due to app discovery issues.
- Trends driving the app economy include the
This document provides a crash course on raising angel funding. It discusses investor expectations and exit strategies like subsequent funding rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs. Key stages in a startup's growth like product-market fit and business model fit are linked to typical funding amounts and valuations. The process of connecting with investors and understanding term sheets is outlined. Economic terms like liquidation preferences and anti-dilution, as well as control interests are explained.
This document discusses the rise of applied artificial intelligence in India and opportunities for startups. It notes that AI can be applied to diagnostics by using deep learning on cellphone camera images of medical samples to provide faster, cheaper, and more accurate diagnoses at scale. Voice interfaces are also seen as a big opportunity, as Indic languages will be the second most spoken after Mandarin by 2050. The document outlines how AI can be used to mine personal data and recommend appropriate savings instruments to Indians. It argues that India is well positioned for rapid AI adoption due to its large mobile workforce, growing data and talent pool, and lower costs compared to other countries.
The document discusses artificial intelligence investment trends from 2010 to 2016, including:
1) Total funding in AI has increased from $711 million in 2011 to over $3.5 billion in 2015-2016, with most investments going towards applied AI projects rather than core AI infrastructure.
2) Within applied AI, the largest sectors by funding are enterprise (business intelligence, cybersecurity), healthcare, financial services, and transportation.
3) The majority of AI funding rounds are early-stage like seed or Series A, indicating opportunities for new entrants.
4) Notable AI investors include Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, and Andreessen Hor
Let's build an Airport – How to estimate large scale projects☕ 🥧 🚲 Martin Gude
Estimating large scale projects always seems like a pain in the ass. In the end it's just a pretty straightforward three step process: gather the information, define the tasks and estimate those tasks. And you're done.
We’re all camping at UX Camp West, so I thought I’d use the metaphor of a tent to share with you my view on the field of User Experience. I will describe the 7 poles of the tent's structure (research, design, evaluation, implementation, business, strategy, and management) and show you some random objects that I found in its corners. It is my goal that afterwards, we can all appreciate the beauty of the big tent, and realise how we contribute to a happy stay.
The document discusses the rise of information technology trends. It notes that technology has advanced rapidly in recent years with improvements to computers, mobile devices, and internet connectivity. New innovations will continue to change the way people work and live their daily lives in the digital age.
The document discusses the rise of information technology trends. It notes that technology has advanced rapidly in recent years with improvements to computers, mobile devices, and internet connectivity. New innovations will continue to change the way people work and live their daily lives in the digital age.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.