It’s no secret that there’s a diversity issue in Silicon Valley and tech in general. Mike Isaac of the New York Times recently published an article highlighting incremental progress by tech companies and quoting Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google as all collectively saying they “could do better” when it comes to hiring diverse candidates. If you read any … [Read more…]
Valve’s video game digital distribution platform, Steam, recently implemented a digital returns policy. By all accounts this is fantastic news and a big win for customer rights. Video game returns – even for physical copies – have been difficult to come by for very long time. Usually the most you could do is get a new copy … [Read more…]
Everyone in the business world can and should know that content is king. The major search engines and social networks love quality content. Facebook loves it and Google loves it. Pinterest is built around the curation of quality content. Beyond the effects of driving traffic and word-of-mouth referrals, enjoyable content is enjoyable for the person who matters most: … [Read more…]
Buzzwords and buzz phrases annoy me. They take up space, accomplish nothing, and are generally parroted without realizing how vapid they are. Today we’re going to be going after one of my most hated buzz phrases. The idea that ‘Code is the new literacy’ is one of those phrases that makes less sense in … [Read more…]
Summer is around the corner and students everywhere are partaking in unpaid internships of dubious ethics. There have been a lot of discussions on the legality of unpaid internships in the wake of recent lawsuits, but I want to talk about the justifications of unpaid internships. If businesses want to continue hiring people to work … [Read more…]
If you’re looking to hire me for either a full-time or project-based position, you should be aware of something: Don’t ask me for a resume. I’m done with it. I’ve prepared Slideshare presentations and website pages for full-time opportunities and client pitches, but my resume has been gathering dust. If you’re reading this as a job seeker … [Read more…]
I love local stores and mom and pop businesses. They were some of my very first clients and I was lucky enough, growing up, to live in an area that’s full of them. I love their charm, their personality, and the fact that I can get unique products that I would never get at big … [Read more…]