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Google Launching Its Own Computer Science Courses on Campuses

Xconomy

Early next year, twenty students will have the opportunity to study machine learning for 10 weeks with Google engineers, college professors, and coaches—free of charge. The course will then be held at four other higher education institutions in the summer. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Entity Academy, an edtech startup that trains, mentors and places women in tech roles, secures $100M

TechCrunch LA

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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Your board should protect you!

Berkonomics

Once again, there is a need to educate board members that in conflict of interest cases, the corporation comes first. Should board members therefore withdraw and not participate in corporate planning, coaching the CEO and other issues not related to the duty of care or duty of loyalty? Of course they should not.

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Of Course #BlackLivesMatter — How Could Anything be LESS Controversial?

Both Sides of the Table

Of course all lives matter. She asks those who agree to stand and of course nobody stands, to which she rightly says … “That says very plainly, you know what’s happening, you know you don’t want it for you, I want to know why you’re so willing to accept it or to allow it to happen for others.” How can we as a community not speak up?

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7 Tips On Advancing Your Career To Being A Great Boss

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, the first requirement is to get the education and tools you need to feel confident that you are ready, and have the mindset to be a leader in every role. Leadership elements include clear communication to all, providing support and coaching where required, and driving activities based on the big picture.

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10 Ways For New Ventures To Survive The Perfect Storm

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, all of these are important, but everyone needs to prioritize the same way during a crisis. Step into the breach: Find ways to share the helm. A good team draws on each other’s strengths, and shares the load. In business, startups will inevitably encounter setbacks, and need to pivot. Fix the problem, not the blame.

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How VCs Think About Adding New Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. Her network from her educational institutions alone has friends in all of the top tech, media & banking institutions. She is a coach and mentor to team members. But she also has the temperament, which is important.