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How Predictive AI Will Change Shopping

Harvard Business

Retailers need to think more like tech companies, using AI and machine learning not just to predict how to stock stores and staff shifts but also to dynamically recommend products and set prices that appeal to individual consumers. Would you like to pick up an order from Trader Joe’s, for a total of $5.35?” Insight Center.

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Sustainable Business Will Move Ahead With or Without Trump’s Support

Harvard Business

The Economics of Clean Tech. If we take the incoming president of the United States at his word, things look dire for the cause of sustainability. Donald Trump and many of his advisers appear hostile to action on climate change and to progress on many social issues that companies have already embraced, such as diversity and LGBT rights.

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What I Look for in Candidates Interviewing at My Startup

Harvard Business

Even in the startup world, where a talent gap means tech employees are in high demand, a solid resume is no guarantee of employment. Because personality, cultural fit, and first impressions matter. The interview is your first and possibly only opportunity to stand out. What are they? They show they’re coachable.