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4 lessons in transforming systems from the world’s best social impact organizations

4 lessons in transforming systems from the world’s best social impact organizations

News

01.28.22 | 2:20 pm

What retail apocalypse? These 10 brands are proving physical stores still matter in 2022

What retail apocalypse? These 10 brands are proving physical stores still matter in 2022

01.28.22 | 9:01 am

How the pandemic wrecked our relationship with exercise

How the pandemic wrecked our relationship with exercise

01.28.22 | 8:10 am

How to migrate your playlist from Spotify to Apple Music

How to migrate your playlist from Spotify to Apple Music

01.28.22 | 7:50 am

IRS might owe you $1,400 if you’re a parent with a new kid

IRS might owe you $1,400 if you’re a parent with a new kid

01.28.22 | 12:05 am

Bitcoin vs. gold: Scholars compared crypto to commodities. Here’s what they found

Bitcoin vs. gold: Scholars compared crypto to commodities. Here’s what they found

01.27.22 | 5:53 pm

Everyone hates these 10 workplace buzzwords. Avoid them in your next email

Everyone hates these 10 workplace buzzwords. Avoid them in your next email

01.27.22 | 10:08 am

Antiwork Reddit forum is back after controversial Fox News interview

Antiwork Reddit forum is back after controversial Fox News interview

01.27.22 | 7:50 am

Look out Square: iPhones may soon become contactless payment terminals

Look out Square: iPhones may soon become contactless payment terminals

01.26.22 | 4:35 pm

Biden promised to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court: Here’s a possible shortlist

Biden promised to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court: Here’s a possible shortlist

01.26.22 | 3:10 pm

Omicron BA.2 in the U.S.: What we know about the emerging ‘stealth’ variant of COVID-19

Omicron BA.2 in the U.S.: What we know about the emerging ‘stealth’ variant of COVID-19

01.26.22 | 2:30 pm

Aziz Ansari’s new Netflix special demonstrates the pitfalls of COVID comedy

Aziz Ansari’s new Netflix special demonstrates the pitfalls of COVID comedy

01.26.22 | 9:38 am

The Great Resignation: Here’s a simple reason why your employees want to quit

The Great Resignation: Here’s a simple reason why your employees want to quit

01.26.22 | 7:58 am

Citizen, the controversial safety app, is getting into disaster preparedness

Citizen, the controversial safety app, is getting into disaster preparedness

01.25.22 | 5:20 pm

Report: Fashion retailer Shein eyes U.S. IPO, the first after China’s crackdown on stock listings

Report: Fashion retailer Shein eyes U.S. IPO, the first after China’s crackdown on stock listings

01.25.22 | 2:33 pm

New York’s mask mandate is in jeopardy. Here’s what could happen next

New York’s mask mandate is in jeopardy. Here’s what could happen next

01.25.22 | 11:50 am

Design your own credit report from scratch using this new tool from Experian

Design your own credit report from scratch using this new tool from Experian

01.25.22 | 9:00 am

Athletic Greens is now a unicorn. Its unicorn goal: Be this generation’s cool beverage

Athletic Greens is now a unicorn. Its unicorn goal: Be this generation’s cool beverage

01.25.22 | 7:59 am

Market crash or correction? Here’s a little perspective before you panic sell

Market crash or correction? Here’s a little perspective before you panic sell

01.25.22 | 6:00 am

This fake memoir perfectly parodies the failed-comedian-to-conservative-pundit pipeline

This fake memoir perfectly parodies the failed-comedian-to-conservative-pundit pipeline

01.24.22 | 2:05 pm

A Dutch TV mogul blamed women for not reporting sexual abuse. This was their response

A Dutch TV mogul blamed women for not reporting sexual abuse. This was their response

From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

Video

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4 lessons in transforming systems from the world’s best social impact organizations

These nonprofit institutions are ‘system shapers,’ embedding innovation inside governments.

4 lessons in transforming systems from the world’s best social impact organizations

From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

To win the competition for economic and political power, policymakers need to be digitally fluent, writes a former adviser to the Secretary of State.

From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

Presented By deloitte

Infrastructure 2021: Delivering more sustainable and equitable infrastructure

$500B in new infrastructure spending offers government agencies more opportunities and greater responsibility

Infrastructure 2021: Delivering more sustainable and equitable infrastructure

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

The program looks like the Biden version of Obama’s U.S. Digital Service.

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

Harpoon Ventures, run by two ex-servicemen, is getting itself into some big deals by opening doors in Washington, D.C.

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to build the reputation of her city as a friendly place for tech talent, startups, and investment.

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Why the resuscitated International Entrepreneur Rule would be good for American business and competitiveness.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

As the country’s challenges loom larger, the next generation of techies—not the government—may be called upon to solve everything from overhauling education to landing on Mars.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

Presented By deloitte

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

The largest civilian federal agency adopted a human-centered design approach to rebuild itself and better serve America’s veterans

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

The initiative, called Accessible Streets Studio, is piloting solutions to Detroit’s underdeveloped transportation networks.

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

There are bureaucratic hurdles, but with some forethought and preparation, startups have a chance to adapt and thrive while working with the Pentagon.

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

More than just fancy gear, HoloLens is an example of a more agile Pentagon approach to funding and deploying cutting-edge tech.

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

The four-star Air Force general sits down with ‘Fast Company’ to discuss tech company partnerships, the future of AI, and why January 6 was a “wake-up call.”

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that the U.S. should invest more in R&D and be more willing to experiment.

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

AFVentures matches technology startups with military needs while helping them navigate the “valley of death” and the labyrinthine world of defense contracts.

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

A year after the start of the pandemic, the federal government will finally offer some support for families and schools struggling to afford broadband connectivity and devices.

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

New York’s leading mayoral candidate opens up about opening up, the future of bitcoin, why Manhattan beats Miami, and his problem with Zoom.

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Code for America’s CEO says the government needs new systems and more funding to improve the way people access services.

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Presented By deloitte

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Common AI platforms can help all federal agencies close the “aspiration-reality” gap

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

The former health tech executive and U.S. Digital Service veteran will be charged with improving government websites and modernizing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

Impact

What is a ‘bomb cyclone’? An atmospheric scientist explains

E-bike package delivery is coming to L.A.

Everyone got so into the idea of urban beekeeping that now there might be too many urban bees

News

What retail apocalypse? These 10 brands are proving physical stores still matter in 2022

How the pandemic wrecked our relationship with exercise

How to migrate your playlist from Spotify to Apple Music

Co.Design

A Boeing 747 burns one ton of fuel while taxiing. This electric towing system could help

People are used to terrible government websites. COVIDtests.gov is an exception

Your gas stove is leaking methane, even when it’s turned off

Work Life

3 ways you can create stability in uncertain situations

Admit it: You’re obsessed with work. Here’s how to change that

The traditional career ladder may be vanishing, but this skill is still key to career success