Sat.Mar 03, 2018

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The Rise of London’s Tech Start-Up Scene

Tom Spencer

Originally based in Shoreditch and the Silicon Roundabout, London’s tech start-up revolution has since spread across the whole city. Tech start-ups have fostered a dynamic, entrepreneurial ecosystem, in which creativity and innovation are at the centre. London’s fast-paced and vibrant culture has nurtured these values and now leading tech companies, from ASOS to Transferwise , are thriving in Europe’s start-up capital.

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Is snacking learning?

Seth Godin Blog

Why does a class last an hour? Why does a TED talk last 18 minutes? Why does an MBA take two years? Could it be that the default lesson length has something to do with the cost of switching rooms, which makes it inefficient to have really short lessons? Or the high cost of physical space, which makes it expensive to have really long ones. Perhaps length is a function of switching costs and bureaucracy structure.

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FAQ “why do you want to be a consultant?”

Tom Spencer

Let’s admit it. At every single consulting interview the very first question you get is “why consulting?”. It’s also one of the most popular questions at networking events. There could be a variety of reasons you would like to truthfully shout out such as: high salary, prestige, MBA sponsorship, and travel. But hold your seatbelt before you do! While these are all great reasons, you have to be more articulate with your answer to convince the interviewer and secure a spot in one of the most sough