From programming and AI to data and analysis, nanodegrees are often the simple solution to short-term development and learning; especially when part time degrees or longer-term learning is not an option. Below Brian Hickey at Udacity offers some insight into this increasingly used educational model. The UK economy is facing significant cross-industry talent shortages, and […]
In recent news it was announced Paul Allen, Co-Founder of Microsoft alongside Bill Gates, died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a disease that had already divided the Microsoft partnership many years ago. Below CEO Today looks at five of the greatest co-founding partnerships that made history and are now divided by means of death or […]
Why creativity is iterative and not an end-game. #fail. It’s become a tag that no one wants to be associated with. In this social media-fuelled world we now live in, #winning tends to be what we all want to be striving for. And rightly so… otherwise, what’s the point in developing ourselves to be […]
The success of a business (and subsequently, its CEO) tends to be judged on the basis of hard facts and numbers such as revenue, investment, product development, and innovation. These are certainly critical metrics – but if achieving success were really that simple, every business with the right assets on paper would experience exponential growth. […]
Many companies out there are keen to get some help with the research and development aspect of their business. However, it has become more noticeable that many are very confused by the Government scheme, how exactly to claim and the benefits associated. Inspired by this, and keen to promote the benefits of the tax relief, […]
China is the largest country in the world, with a population of just over 1.4 billion. As a nation that has developed greatly over the past decades, and given the globalisation that the introduction and rise of the internet has provided, it presents a lot of opportunities for interested CEOs. Aside from exporting and importing […]
The basics of advertising are to get someone's attention and encourage them to do something. And the most effective way of being noticed? By using a massive billboard. Below, experts at Where The Trade Buys, retailer of selfie frames and more, delve into the real power of billboard advertising Billboards have a New York origin, […]
Angel investment is one of the most notable avenues for capital in the UK. Business angels tend to invest in businesses who are either in the early stages of their growth or in established companies seeking to achieve expansion, in return for equity shares. Aside from the capital, angel investors offer a wealth of experience […]
It’s common knowledge that building a successful start-up is extremely challenging. As the UK business revolution shows no sign of ending, the number of start-ups struggling continues to skyrocket, with nine out of ten failing. Tom Fairey, Chief Revenue Officer at Quantexa, provides CEO Today with 5 huge tips on growing your company into a […]
Data is everywhere in society and while big data is predicted to grow ten-fold over the next seven years, it brings a raft of opportunities and challenges for businesses across a variety of sectors. When used effectively, data facilitates opportunities for businesses to gain an advantage in a continuously competitive market. Below Evangelos Tzimopoulos, Senior […]
The term ‘glass ceiling’ was coined by Marilyn Loden, an American writer and management consultant, in 1978 during a panel discussion about women’s aspirations. Forty years on and businesses worldwide have made great strides when it comes to gender parity. Yet the glass ceiling metaphor continues to symbolise an enduring barrier faced by women in […]
Prevailing wisdom holds that banks are officious and sluggish, while tech startups are quick and nimble. The two business models–and those who work within them–have little in common. Prevailing wisdom is wrong: in reality, the skills necessary to be successful in both spaces often overlap. Last year, after 15 years at Morgan Stanley, I made […]
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