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In the River They Swim is the antithesis to the search for solutions the next big theory of global poverty. From the perspective of advisors on the frontlines of development to the insight of leaders like President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Pastor Rick Warren, it tells the story of change in the microcosms of emerging businesses, industries, and governments. --from publisher description.

"New York Times bestselling author Scott Galloway argues, the pandemic has not been a change agent so much as an accelerant of trends already well underway. In Post Corona, he outlines the contours of the crisis and the opportunities that lie ahead. Some businesses, like the powerful tech monopolies, will thrive as a result of the disruption. Other industries, like higher education, will struggle to maintain a value proposition that no longer makes...

Mike Tan wants his company, TeamPages, to become the Facebook of amateur sports teams. Will he strike it rich or strike out? This program looks at the opportunities and pitfalls of starting social networking sites. Leila Boujnane, CEO of the image search software company Idee Inc., and Evan Carmichael, founder of Canada's favorite Web site for entrepreneurs, evaluate the TeamPages startup. The program also profiles millionaire Bruce Croxon, a founder...

From the offices of insolvent newspapers to the vibrant yet uncertain online publishing scene, journalists are struggling to reinvent a troubled industry. This program follows bloggers, hackers, independent publishers, and social media mavericks working in the trenches of Chicago, a hub of digital media innovation. Shot over a two-year period, the film focuses on events such as the bankruptcy of the Tribune Co. and the launch and sale of EveryBlock.com,...

As Alexis Ohanian learned when he helped to co-found the immensely popular reddit.com, the internet is the most powerful and democratic tool for disseminating information in human history. And when that power is harnessed to create new communities, technologies, businesses, or charities, the results can be absolutely stunning. Now Ohanian shares his ideas, tips, and even his own doodles about harnessing the power of the web for good. Along the way,...

The improbable and exhilarating story of the rise of Snapchat from a frat boy fantasy to a multi-billion dollar internet unicorn that has dramatically changed the way we communicate. In the tradition of great business narratives, this book offers the definitive account of a company whose goal is no less than to remake the future of entertainment.

There's a fine art to selling earlobe lifts, inflatable massage boots, and mini-staircases for arthritic dogs. This ABC News program enters the strange world of A.J. Kubani and his New Jersey-based company, Telebrands-a purveyor of quirky household products showcased in late-night TV infomercials. In a one-on-one interview, Kubani discusses his main strategy: identifying a mundane, irksome problem and immediately offering a quick fix. "Preventions...