How the Word Influences the World
Those who speak more than one language certainly have greater mental agility than those who speak only one.
The Mirror in Between
Imitation is such an important aspect of mirroring behavior: it’s fundamental for empathy, self-awareness, for learning, and hence for the transmission of culture.
Steve Blank on Startups Expanding to the U.S. and Silicon Valley’s Godmother
What I've learned over time is that it's not the only successful model. But that was the model we tended to both invest in in the Valley, and then recruit for, and say implicitly, do you have what it takes?
The Role of Social Media in Migration
Research on economic migrants who work in the agriculture field shows that people tend to represent their life in a new country in a way which often doesn’t reflect reality, in order to give their family the impression of a better life condition.
Social Media for Good
During the pandemic, we have been keeping our profiles and pages updated. However, we changed our online strategy as we sought a closer relationship with our followers, who couldn’t leave their homes anymore.
Steve Blank on Public Service and Defining the Root of the Problem
But in reality, problems like climate are inherently complex, made by multiple players. And if you dig deep enough, you actually could find that maybe this one piece or these several pieces could be the linchpins of making major changes, rather than trying to raise tens of billions of dollars just doing X or Y.
Crossing Borders for the Pleasure of Discovery
The trip then becomes an opportunity to meet: traveling with friends is one of the most beautiful experiences that you can do. It’s our way of promoting friendship and sharing the happiness that comes from exploring this beautiful planet.