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When Business Models Trump Technology

Harvard Business Review

But drip irrigation is not a new technology, it has been around for over 120 years, and many companies have developed and marketed it. The reason is a problem common to almost all new technology adoptions. This helps Netafim increase its sales and, in fact, even improve the risk-return calculus of the farmers.

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How Facebook Uses Empathy to Keep User Data Safe

Harvard Business Review

But effective security is driven as much by people as it is by technology. The ways those people interact with technology and each other can completely change the effectiveness of your security strategy. Online security often focuses on technical details — software, hardware, vulnerabilities, and the like.

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The Comprehensive Case for Investing More VC Money in Women-Led Startups

Harvard Business Review

But what much of the VC world might not realize, is that female-led firms may have a higher rate of return on average than male-led firms. This lack of outside investment is a major barrie r for many aspiring female entrepreneurs, especially in the technology sector. Some argue that women simply are not seeking VC funding.