“We’re really setting out to develop the eastern part of our state into a produce hub for the U.S.–taking a portion of our state that prided itself on powering the country in the coal industry and pivoting to being a leader in sustainable agriculture,” says Jonathan Webb, founder and CEO of AppHarvest, the agricultural startup that recently closed an $82 million deal to build the greenhouse. … [Read more...] about This startup is going to put one of the world’s largest sustainable greenhouses in coal country
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Climate change, the digital divide, infectious disease, and unemployment are the top global risks
Infectious diseases, employment crises, youth disillusionment, and the so-called “digital divide” are among the risks that business and government leaders must tackle in the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report. Threats in the next five to 10 years include state collapse, biodiversity loss, and adverse outcomes from technological advances such as artificial intelligence. … [Read more...] about Climate change, the digital divide, infectious disease, and unemployment are the top global risks
Female-founded companies will save our economy. Here’s why
Meanwhile, as I and other founders were struggling to generate cash flow (because the spigot of the economy had been turned off), the venture capital world kept emitting the “preserve your cash” mantra. That’s great advice if you have cash on hand, but it’s not helpful for all the companies that don’t keep vast amounts of cash lying around. It’s certainly not useful advice for female founders who receive such trace amounts (less than 3% in 2019) of venture capital to begin with. Or for Black founders who, since 2009, have received .06% of all tech venture funding. … [Read more...] about Female-founded companies will save our economy. Here’s why
This AI can explain how it solves Rubik’s Cube—and that’s a big deal
People are intuitive in a way unmatched by any AI, but machines are far better in their computational power and algorithmic rigor. This back and forth between man and machine utilizes the strengths from both. I believe this type of collaboration will shed light on previously unsolved problems in everything from chemistry to mathematics, leading to new solutions, intuitions, and innovations that may have, otherwise, been out of reach. … [Read more...] about This AI can explain how it solves Rubik’s Cube—and that’s a big deal
Why you need a virtual work spouse now more than ever
Gallup research repeatedly demonstrates the powerful impact of having a best friend at work: According to its data, people who say they have one are happier, healthier, and seven times as likely to be engaged with their jobs . A work spouse , as they’re cheekily known, is the one person in whom you trust and confide above all others on professional matters. They’re your happy hour buddy (even if the drinks are on Zoom), but also the first person you contact when you get the news of a promotion, or when your meeting presentation goes south. … [Read more...] about Why you need a virtual work spouse now more than ever
