Y-Combinator Co-Founder: Why Mean People Fail
Y-Combinator’s co-founder, Paul Graham shares his optimistic view on why meanness among startup founders is maladaptive. “One of the thingsContinue reading "Y-Combinator Co-Founder: Why Mean People Fail"
Pinterest Engineer Champions Women Technologists
10x would love to represent more female tech talent (please apply!), but women currently comprise only about 10-30% of skilled workersContinue reading "Pinterest Engineer Champions Women Technologists"
12 Views on What is a Hacker?
Mainstream perception of “hacking” ranges from the criminal (electronic mischief, theft, vandalism and, increasingly, “cyberterrorism“), to the crafty (clever tricks like life-hacks, work-hacks and brain-hacks). But toContinue reading "12 Views on What is a Hacker?"
Internet Suggests Alternate Lightsaber Designs
We love creativity – love it! In light of (pun intended) Lucasfilm’s recent release of the official trailer for the nextContinue reading "Internet Suggests Alternate Lightsaber Designs"
On The Science of Gratitude
As an occasion for gorging upon food and drink, Thanksgiving isn’t the healthiest of holidays. But to remind us to celebrate gratitude, itContinue reading "On The Science of Gratitude"
The Value of Failure
A friend recently shared a verse from Antonio Machado’s lovely poem, Last Night As I Was Sleeping: Last night as I was sleeping, I dreamt—marvelousContinue reading "The Value of Failure"
Growth Statistics for Social Media Brands
As discussed in my previous post, The Impact of the Internet on Society, social media’s influence upon how people socialize is significant, though often misperceived. NoContinue reading "Growth Statistics for Social Media Brands"
Time’s Top 25 Inventions in 2014
Your hoverboard has (just about) arrived. Hoverboards, wireless electricity and smart jewelry are among Time Magazine’s 25 Best Inventions of 2014.Continue reading "Time’s Top 25 Inventions in 2014"
Get a College-Level Computer Science Education… For Free
The National Center for Education Statistics estimates the average cost for a year of education at a private 4-year institution to beContinue reading "Get a College-Level Computer Science Education… For Free"
Plug In, Turn On, Drop Out: Thiel’s Case Against College
Billionaire Paypal co-founder and Facebook’s first investor, Peter Thiel, has lately been making waves by calling a 4-year college education “a badContinue reading "Plug In, Turn On, Drop Out: Thiel’s Case Against College"
10x Covered in Mashable’s ‘Digital Nomads’
10x exists because many of the best tech professionals prefer the freedom of time and mobility afforded by freelancing. Mashable’s Todd WassermenContinue reading "10x Covered in Mashable’s ‘Digital Nomads’"
10x Management Interviewed on CNBC’s Power Lunch
Continuing a week of great press for 10x, founders Rishon Blumberg and Michael Solomon discuss “their representation of tech talentContinue reading "10x Management Interviewed on CNBC’s Power Lunch"