Causality: tougher than it looks, but we can take it on

We like to take a hunk of data, graph one factor against another, demonstrate correlation, and infer causality. This naive form of analysis is appealing in its simplicity, but it doesn’t cut it in the real world. With Big Data, we can identify correlation out the wazoo, but it’s time to get way more sophisticated … Read moreCausality: tougher than it looks, but we can take it on

Networking

Do you introduce people, like when you have two friends who don’t know each other yet but share common interests? I love this, love that something great might come from that connection with no further action from me. One of my accomplishments in life was introducing my best friend to her husband. The other day … Read moreNetworking

Pivot

Startups are supposed to pivot: run with one idea, then stop in the middle and possibly switch to a completely different path. Reassess the market, their current position and where they can go. Abandon the original idea completely for a more promising path to big profits. This is hard for humans. We get attached to … Read morePivot