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March 20, 2023

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started

Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.

The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.

How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
5 mins
For companies
platform
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March 9, 2023

Why we rebranded (with a minimal amount of yogababble)

Let's skip the glossy merch shots and talk about the actual process of rebranding your company.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
3 mins
For students
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February 21, 2023

The financial statement every leader should understand (and how to analyze it)‍

Analyzing financials doesn't have to be scary. We break down the P&L statement in an easy-to-grasp guide you'll want to bookmark.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
2 mins
For students
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January 25, 2023

How to build a scorecard to evaluate your well-being

New year, new you? Use Pedro Zuloaga's scorecard to evaluate your life and set measurable goals for improvement in 2023.

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Greg Shove
Pedro Zuloaga
3 mins
For students
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March 3, 2023

How to know if NFTs are right for your business

Pop quiz. When you hear the word NFT, do you think:

💪 I know exactly what an NFT is and how to use it for my business

🤔 I think I understand what NFTs are, but I have no clue if they’re relevant to me

🤢 Argh! I should know what NFTs are, but thinking about them makes my head hurt

If you answered the latter two options, you’re not alone. Don’t worry – we sat down with NYU Stern Professor Sabrina Howell to simplify it for you.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
7 min
For students
NFTs
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March 3, 2023

Self-assessment: Does your team trust you?

I’m sure you’ve had a manager you didn’t trust. 

Maybe that manager said she valued your time – but then canceled your 1:1 at the last minute because she just had to run out and get a smoothie. 

Maybe he called you out in front of the team for a mistake he made. (Truly an unforgivable offense). 

Whatever it was, you know that once trust is lost, it’s hard to get back...

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
5 mins
For students
Management
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August 18, 2023

How to appoint (or become) your company's next chief of AI

Your business needs a chief of AI. Here's everything you need to know about how to appoint one, including a job description.

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Greg Shove
Greg Shove, CEO
5 mins
For companies
AI strategy
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June 7, 2023

5 insights on learning from Section's Annual Outcomes Report

We surveyed your employees on the blockers that stand in the way of learning. Read our post to learn how to engage them in learning and prove the ROI of your programs.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
2 mins
For companies
learning and development

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