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Why Some of the Most Groundbreaking Technologies Are a Bad Fit for the Silicon Valley Funding Model

Harvard Business

The Silicon Valley model, for all of its charms, was developed at a specific time, for a specific industry, which was developing a specific set of technologies. While it can offer valuable lessons for other industries and other problems, the model is not universally applicable. This is a dangerous mindset.

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The Secret History of Agile Innovation

Harvard Business

The book gave 100 examples of companies — including ABB, Federal Express, Boeing, Bose, and Harley-Davidson — that were creating new ways of adapting to more turbulent markets. Most members of the original group, joined by a number of new adherents, reconvened later in the year to discuss ways to disseminate agile principles.

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Hiring Data Scientists from Outside the U.S.: A Primer on Visas

Harvard Business

In a tight labor market, it’s imperative that a hiring manager understand the immigration issues that affect who they can hire and how. Nearly all professional-level jobs in the IT industry will meet this test. As such, USCIS will find certain roles in business, management, public relations, marketing, etc.,

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The H-1B Visa Debate, Explained

Harvard Business

It has benefited the tech industry enormously, and other sectors, including health care, science, and finance, have also used it to fill gaps in their workforces. The program is most often associated with the tech industry, where H-1B workers hold about 12%–13% of jobs , according to a Goldman Sachs report. jobs overall.)

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3 Health Care Trends That Don’t Hinge on the ACA

Harvard Business

The pipeline for new drugs is bursting, and new devices and tools in the rapidly emerging digital health space will come to market more quickly. Investors are already keenly focused on this area, with many startups competing for a slice of the market. A third growth area is in EHRs and digital health applications.

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We Interviewed Health Care Leaders About Their Industry, and They’re Worried

Harvard Business

One noteworthy finding was the need for additional investment in information technology to support the new business model. Yet the technology needs of the emerging population-health strategy differ significantly from those of the current fee-for-service model. Innovating for Value in Health Care. Sponsored by Medtronic.