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(PDF) Mckinsey - What makes Asia−Pacific’s Generation Z different?
[Consumer]
2021/06/15 00:06
Gen Zers in the Asia–Pacific region aren’t like their older siblings. Here is what you need to know.Gen Zers (born 1996–2012) are coming of age. By 2025, the group will make up a quarter of the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region’s population—the same as millennials (born 1980–1995). And as Gen Zers mature, they will make and spend more money. Although Gen Zers share many qualities with millennia...
Sequoia Bets $4.1 Billion on Ssense
[Investing]
2021/06/15 00:05
Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital China has invested $4.1 billion in the luxury e-retailer Ssense while adding Angelica Cheung to its board.According to Business of Fashion, venture capital firm Sequoia Capital China has taken a minority investment in luxury e-retailer Ssense. Over $4.1 billion or 5 billion Canadian dollars are funding the company’s global expansion into China. That is the...
The Personalized Skincare Brand Specifically Designed for Men - Geologie
[Product]
2021/06/15 00:04
Okay guys, it’s time to buck up and admit it. You’re a little jealous that women are getting all the attention. Why should they be the only ones who benefit from skincare products that help revitalize their skin, allowing them to glow and generally look younger? But really, there’s no reason you can’t get in on the action.We know you think it’s time-consuming—after all, look at that whole...
(Infographic) Crypto : Switching From Savings to Payments
[Investing]
2021/06/15 00:03
Here is an infographic from Scanteam that depicts the companies and merchants open to crypto payments.There are many benefits in paying for goods and services with crypto assets. These include anonymity and security. Not to mention in recent years several crypto getaways have appeared to make the transactions easy to proceed with.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3xhO6FD[scanteam]
(Infographic) The Creator Economy Market Map
[Business]
2021/06/13 09:10
From content creation tools to administrative platforms, these 125+ companies are innovating across the creator value chain.[click to enlarge]Amid the self-monetization boom, creators have mostly had to cobble together a variety of tools to manage diverse revenue streams.Traditional business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies have yet to fully address these microentrepre...
LEGO Gets Nostalgic with 2,000-Piece Classic Typewriter
[Product]
2021/06/13 09:09
Once found in virtually every office across the globe, the trusty typewriter is all but extinct. But now LEGO has gone back in time, launching a 2,079-piece model of the gadget -- complete with moving keys and carriage.The newly launched set, aimed at adult builders, was inspired by an idea from British LEGO fan Steve Guinness.He submitted his concept to the LEGO Ideas platform, which takes new...
(PDF) BCG - Innovation Without Borders
[Consumer]
2021/06/13 09:08
The Power of Human Migration in the 21st Century.This report is the first in a series that explores the innovative potential arising from the global movement of skilled workers and examines the implications for CEOs and policymakers.We’re often led to believe migration is a drain on the country’s resources, but Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian migrant. Apple… only exists because they allow...
Pixieray Raises $4.4M for Glasses That Adapt to What You’re Looking at On The Fly
[Investing]
2021/06/13 09:07
Pixieray has raised $4.4 million in seed funding to develop what it calls adaptive eyeglasses, which can adjust their lenses to bring into focus anything that you’re looking at.You can think of it as a pair of prescription eyeglasses where the lenses can zoom in or out, much like the camera on your iPhone, so that your vision is good no matter what you’re looking at. It’s like eyeglasses wit...
(Paper) This Compostable Plastic is Actually Compostable
[Tech]
2021/06/13 09:06
When it’s no longer needed, the plastic starts eating itself from the inside.Most “compostable” plastic won’t break down easily in a backyard compost bin. And the process can take so long at an industrial composting facility that many facilities that take food waste refuse the compostable plastics altogether (and that’s if your city has curbside pickup for compost—most don’t). So it’s n...
