Author: andrewconduit
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How Lean Startup Principles Can Transform Personal Growth Through Data-Driven Experiments
Introduction When Eric Ries introduced the Lean Startup methodology, he revolutionized how entrepreneurs build businesses: start small, test assumptions, and iterate quickly. But what if the same Build-Measure-Learn loop could apply to something even more personal – your personal growth? Today, thanks to smart watches, rings, and scales, we have access to rich streams of personal data. This opens…
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Revolutionising Democracy: Blockchain and Beyond
Democracy is Failing Us As we look around the world today, it is increasingly evident that democracy as we know it is failing. Warning signs include falling voter participation, the influence of money in politics, and re-election taking priority over the issues of the day. Historical cycles show us that political systems evolve and change…
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The Time Value of Skills: An Investment in Your Future
In finance, the concept of the time value of money teaches us that $1 today is worth more than $1 tomorrow, because money can grow through investment over time. The same principle applies to skill development, and I call this the time value of skills. In a rapidly evolving world, skills are like investments —…
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Election analysis & the workplace
Results of Indonesia’s 2024 elections will be announced soon – on 20 March 2024 – and based on quick count results the winners of the presidential race are clear. Prabowo Subianto is set to be elected President, and Gibran Rakabuming Raka his Vice-President. Both the vote itself and the circumstances surrounding it have been the subject…
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Indonesia Emas 2045 – interesting opportunities
KADIN’s Indonesia Emas 2045 Roadmap white paper is a treasure trove of information and ideas for entrepreneurs interested in doing business in Indonesia. Indonesia Emas 2045 (Golden Indonesia 2045) is the Indonesian government’s vision for where the country will be 100 years from declaring independence in 1945. It is projected that Indonesia will be 4th largest economy…
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Rule of law & your business model
While the rule of law is recognised in theory in Indonesia, in practice it is not always respected. Firms that do not accommodate this in business model design and risk mitigation planning do so at their peril.
