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WildWorks, maker of Animal Jam and Feral, angers fans with embrace of crypto gaming

TechCrunch

Less than a year ago, WildWorks, the makers of the kid’s virtual world game Animal Jam , launched its next big effort with a game aimed at Gen Z teens, called Feral. However, he says his opinion has since changed as he’s learned more about blockchain developments beyond Ethereum.

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5 ways to improve mental health for software developers

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Lorna Mitchell is head of Developer Relations at Aiven , a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Contributor.

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2024 Executive Coaching Trends: Shaping Leadership Excellence

N2Growth Blog

The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. It’s like having a high-tech mentor who knows your strengths and weaknesses inside and out.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

TechCrunch

Our survey respondents think the ecosystem is strong in sustainable energy, medtech, food tech, life sciences, marketplaces, deep tech, gaming and media. Another said, “The investor scene focuses on early-stage, scalable tech in healthcare, sustainability and education. What is it weak in? What is it weak in?

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Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

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Our survey respondents said the city was strong across a broad range of tech industries, particularly those with practical applications: cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, fintech, health care and medtech, edtech and silver tech among others. Lukas Inokaitis , business development, NFQ Technologies. What is it weak in?

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What your CFO really needs in periods of economic uncertainty

CIO

Securing the technical estate from bad actors? Build compelling (and corroborated) cases for sustained investments If there are non-KTLO expenditures that you believe should be sustained, be prepared to explain why. What are the necessities in your IT budget to keep the lights on (KTLO)? Discuss the risky ones.

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6 investors and founders forecast hockey-stick growth for Edinburgh’s startup scene

TechCrunch

The city’s tech ecosystem appears to have a robust space for machine learning, artificial intelligence, biomedicine, fintech, travel tech, oil, renewables, e-commerce, gaming, health tech, deep tech, space tech and insurtech. Weak in blockchain and consumer. We’re pretty weak in law tech, Valla’s area.