by Wendy McGuinness | Sep 24, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
I was taken by a comment someone made at the World Futures Conference in San Fran that cars have become computers on wheels (e.g. Google’s self-driving cars, self-driving trucks etc.). This will have a number of implications – here are a few thoughts: 1....
by Wendy McGuinness | Sep 24, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
How quickly the meanings of words change. Two examples were apparent at the World Futures Conference held in San Francisco. ‘Hacking’ is no longer a negative pursuit. Instead, to be a hacker can be positive, as explained to me by three young designers and futurists...
by Wendy McGuinness | Sep 24, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
Travelling is fabulous for observing and thinking – and there is ample to observe. I thought I would post a few stories that are relevant for ‘creating a place where talent wants to live’. This post is the story about the Van Gogh family and the Van Gogh museum in...
by Wendy McGuinness | Sep 24, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
See some photos and thoughts from my time in Palo Alto, Paris and Berlin.
by admin | Sep 1, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
Today Inspiring Stories CEO and the 2015 young New Zealander of the Year, Guy Ryan, launched the Future Fund. The Future Fund campaign aims to fundraise $1,000,000 to provide seed funding grants and tailored support for young social entrepreneurs in New Zealand. The...
by admin | Sep 1, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
Applications are now open for The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Philippines trip for social entrepreneurs. The five successful applicants will take part in an eight-day programme from 29 November to 8 December 2015. This is an exciting opportunity for five New...
