Posts by Samie lein
Inside World, the first-ever human verification brand
Back in June, Tools for Humanity—a startup cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—launched its first U.S. brand campaign for World, an identity and financial network that includes a cryptocurrency called Worldcoin and an unprecedented piece of hardware: the Orb. The volleyball-size spherical device uses a retina scan to authenticate users as human, and then provides…
Read MoreIn recruitment, an AI-on-AI war is rewriting the hiring playbook
Roei Samuel, founder of networking platform Connectd, has been hiring at speed — 14 roles in six months. But he’s begun to wonder if candidates’ answers are genuine, even on video calls. “I can see their eyes shifting across the screen,” he says. “Then they come back with the perfect answer to a question.” The…
Read MoreOnline scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data
A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids. If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged former Target or Walmart employees claiming they were fired—or even deported—by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it’s a scam. These viral clips, which often rack up millions of views, typically feature young…
Read MoreWhat Are the Key Phases of Onboarding for New Employees?
Onboarding new employees involves several critical phases that guarantee a smooth changeover into the organization. First, there’s pre-onboarding, which engages employees before their official start date. Then, orientation introduces them to the company culture and values. After that, training focuses on skill development and hands-on practice. Finally, integration provides ongoing support as employees settle into…
Read MoreTraditional marketing is dead (almost)
Traditional advertising, as we know it, will be dead by 2030. A harsh prediction, maybe, but the truth is that today’s modern buyer has evolved and so must our industry. Now, more than ever, we are witnessing a signficiant shift from passive exposure to performance-based engagement, from reach to relevance, and from assumptions to intelligence.…
Read MoreBy leaning into change, luxury is learning to thrive
Declining sales, falling profits, and job cuts have made for a tough first half of the year for the luxury sector. Yet two new initiatives from two of the world’s best-known luxury brands highlight some fundamental principles that must now shape luxury’s new direction of travel. The first is the opening of The Louis—a boat-shaped…
Read MoreThis SpaceX Rival Is About to IPO at a More Than $5 Billion Valuation
Firefly Aerospace is preparing to go public just months after becoming the first U.S. company to land on the moon. Source link
Read MoreWhat Are Brand Identity Design Services?
Brand identity design services focus on creating a visual framework for your brand, including logos, color schemes, and typography. This cohesive design reflects your brand’s values and personality, which helps establish recognition and trust among consumers. A strong brand identity is essential for standing out in a competitive market. Comprehending these services can greatly impact…
Read MoreThis cult brand chicken chain is gaining on Chik-fil-A
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to…
Read MoreWhat a concussion taught me about leading through a crisis
A serious concussion four years ago made me more susceptible to future head injuries. Sure enough, a simple bump this winter left me in a months-long funk. My neurologist explained that my nervous system was stuck in an endless cycle of stimulus, unable to move out of fight-or-flight and into the mode of calm, strategic…
Read MoreWhy Europe could quietly win the humanoid race
Elon Musk’s Optimus demo at Tesla’s We Robot event made one thing clear: when it comes to humanoids, the spotlight still belongs to the United States. Then there is Asia — with China’s rapid developments and Japan and South Korea’s deep legacy in robotics. Headlines still gravitate toward billion-dollar budgets, rapid hardware iterations, and slick…
Read MoreAlmost half of U.S. employees have experienced political discrimination
Feeling comfortable enough at work to speak your mind can undoubtedly make for a pleasant work environment. But today many employees are biting their tongues at the office, especially when it comes to their political leanings. According to a recent My Perfect Resume survey of 1,000 U.S. employees, in today’s fraught political climate free speech…
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