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Study: 17% of Tech Workers Are High on the Job

Tech.Co

Nearly 17 percent of tech workers admit to being under the influence of marijuana while at work at some point in their careers, according to a new study. Here’s a look at the phenomenon, along with a few educated guesses as to the reasons behind the the growth of the stoned working class.

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

TechCrunch LA

Mostly likely, they studied humanities or other non-technical subjects in college, and typically they don’t have the support in their work environments to simply retrain to open the door to those more technical roles. That number is expected to double to 500 next year, Schwab said. But that also speaks to potential opportunities.

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“Visibility” — A Powerful Lesson on DACA and The American Dream from @LeonKrauze

Both Sides of the Table

His parents worked all day so he grew up with his grandmother who taught him the value of an education. He went to college to study art and design. But 10 years ago with the financial crisis he could no longer afford to study. He eventually decided to become a nanny in an affluent home in LA to afford his education.

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7 New Opportunities Based On Trends And Demographics

Startup Professionals Musings

That means that starting soon, our doctors, hospitals, eldercare, hospice and even death care systems are going to face unprecedented demand. Autos for drivers: Waning market demand. Education: More students and different classes. Technology won’t solve this one. Your success may depend on it. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Reasons For Monetizing The Idle Resources Of Others

Startup Professionals Musings

Idling capacity is a notion that was first systematically studied and measured in the context of industrial processes. Community means more than supply and demand. Although the sharing economy isn’t really new, here are a few of the arenas that Stephany and I believe are still ripe for disruption: Education.

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Micromobility in limbo: Takeaways from Paris and LA

TechCrunch LA

One study from 2021 found that e-scooter users in Paris are mainly men aged 18 to 29, have a high educational level, and usually jump on a scooter for travel time savings. Most riders (72%) in the study said they shifted from walking and public transportation, not cars. Lime estimated that could have replaced 1.6

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UCSB Tops Harvard & Wharton In Startup Wars

InfoChachkie

According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California. Organic Academia. All-Star Alumni.