Y Combinator, TechStars and 500 Startups have been attracting applications from all over the world. But the US isn’t the only place for start-ups to get a boost: Latin America too is experiencing a boom of accelerators and incubators. Here are nine programs you need to know and their deadlines: 21212.com Where: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), USA (NYC) 21 is Rio’s area code, 212 is New York’s. What a better name than21212....
9 reasons why policymakers should tackle climate change with small-scale solutions Faster and cheaper energy supply The first three are all essential ingredients of a rapid technological transformation of how we supply and use energy inbuildings, transport and industry. With the UK and the world falling well behind on progress towards net-zero emissions, speed is of the essence. First, we found more granular technologies deploy faster, with lower cost barriers and less specialized capital requirements....
Disclaimer: This story is not meant to discourage you. Rather, it should serve as a long hard look in the mirror. So you’re enthusiastic about Data Science, you’ve read a couple dozen blog posts and completed a few online classes. Now you’re dreaming of making this your career. After all, it’s the sexiest job of the 21st century, according toHarvard Business Review. But despite your enthusiasm, Data Science might not be for you....
How do you write great code? By being efficient. If you want to create something awesome, you’ll have to eliminate the time dumps that slow you down. With just a few tricks, you can speed up your work and focus on what matters. 1. Create aliases Every shell comes with a file called~/.bashrcor~/.bash_profile. Which one you’ll use depends on your system. This post explains it in detail. Now think about commands that you use a lot....
If youwork from home, getting your morning routine down to a tee will have a huge impact on how you work — and feel — for the rest of the day. Ultimately, it’s about doing what works for you, but here are a few pointers that will hopefully help you start your day right. Wake up at the same time When you work from home, it can be tempting to stay in bed until the very last minute possible....
