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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

TechCrunch LA

I want to say that we are deeply committed to inclusion on screen and behind the camera and in our workplace,” Sarandos told the Hollywood Reporter. But Sarandos doubled down on his defense of the special, writing an internal email that “content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm.” brb walking out.

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Coincident.TV Is “CREATE”-ing Second Screen Transmedia Producers Out Of Everyone [Beta Invites]

Tech Zulu Event

Coincident has created a platform that will allow storytellers and producers to create robust second screen stories on the fly that incorporate video, images and other web content. What is coming is Internet-enabled televisions, content streaming with built-in social media interactions in real time and multiple screen activities.

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Chartbeat is to Blogs as Google Analytics is to Print Newspapers

Both Sides of the Table

I’m only writing about the product because I’m passionate about it. I was recently over at the Mahalo offices in Santa Monica and I noticed that they had a great big screen TV with Chartbeat displaying their traffic data. In fact, I’m surprised by how antiquated Google Analytics feels. Basically, it rocks!

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7 Staffing Strategies That May Cost You Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Hiring in any new venture needs to be a structured and high priority task, not the ad hoc informal process I see in many startups that are struggling to grow: Crisis mode hiring rather than planned team growth. Higher motivation does not overcome role mismatches, poor communication, or culture differences.

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How to Nail a Group Presentation

Both Sides of the Table

So I thought I’d write a piece on how not to suck when you give a presentation. In any speech I do that is information rich I often have a summary slide at the end with the key points I want them to remember. Nobody wants to read your text on a big screen. don’t turn around and read the screen.

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7 Ways To Hire Your Way To Failure In A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Hiring in any new venture needs to be a structured and high priority task, not the ad hoc informal process I see in many startups that are struggling to grow: Crisis mode hiring rather than planned team growth. Higher motivation does not overcome role mismatches, poor communication, or culture differences.

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Should Startups Announce Their Funding?

Both Sides of the Table

I will add to this as I write more in the coming weeks on the topic. The funding rounds will also build customer confidence and they’ll help journalists feel air cover in writing your more important pieces when you brag about customers, traction, revenue or whatever. But first you need to know about Reg D filings.

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