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We just shipped a box and it got flagged by customs! 🚩 Packing up a prototype is always a CHALLENGING part... you never know what might happen during shipping. Just recently, we shipped a box between team members, and it got FLAGGED for a special x-ray check by customs. 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: some materials actually dissolve or deteriorate under X-ray screening. That's why it's super important to know your materials, understand how things will be shipped, and work with experts (I know a guy at Peterman Design Firm) to make sure your sensitive prototypes survive the journey. What's your shipping horror story? 👻👇

Robo-Kid's Grand Debut: The Funky Business Revolution** 🎉 Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round! 🎉 Introducing our newest team member: **Robo-Kid 3000**! 🤖✨ 1. Logistics Breakdance Trucks, warehouses, and shipping containers form a conga line. Robo-Kid's got the moves—twirls, moonwalks, and a killer robot worm. 🕺💃 2. Adaptability Disco: Need a forklift? Robo-Kid's got you. Office coffee run? It's already caffeinated. This bot's more versatile than a Swiss Army knife at a multitasking convention. 🔧☕ 3. Minimalist Chic: Manuals? Nah. Robo-Kid's decluttered its code like a digital Marie Kondo. "Does this algorithm spark joy? If not, recycle it!" 🌱 So, fellow humans, let's boogie into the future! Robo-Kid's here to cha-cha-change the game. 🚀🎶

Greetings from team of Prissha Production, we are just getting started, and there's a lot in store. At Prissha production we believe that every talent deserves a chance to shine and we intend to guide each individual who has a passion, towards the ocean of opportunities, to shine and gain the recognition they deserve. Our mission let's a person embark on a journey of learning and growth with Prissha Production transformational opportunities and uncover their hidden potential. By partnering with us, you're not just joining a network; rather becoming part of a vibrant community committed to celebrating and elevating diverse talents. We are creating an environment where a budding individual gets exposure to all the network and resources we maintain, in order for them to bloom. These resources can act as foundation on which a person can build ones whole career. Prissha production consists various domains that include experts to guide you throughout your journey, these domains are: >Pose & posse >Saundarya >Adwithyah >Hive >Nirvana >Asraya and many more... Now is the time to explore how Prissha Production can be catalyst for your creative journey. let's create inspire and create an impact together. Associated to: Founder: Shanvee Maurya co-founder: Aditi Singh Aaditya yadav Harsh jaiswal Utkarsh srivastav Sanskriti yadav Rashwi maurya Also, associated to Siddharth Maurya PR/Social media Head: Anurag Gupta

Robo-Kid's Grand Debut: The Funky Business Revolution 🎉 Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round! 🎉 Introducing our newest team member: **Robo-Kid 3000**! 🤖✨ 1. Logistics Breakdance: Trucks, warehouses, and shipping containers form a conga line. Robo-Kid's got the moves—twirls, moonwalks, and a killer robot worm. 🕺💃 2. Adaptability Disco: Need a forklift? Robo-Kid's got you. Office coffee run? It's already caffeinated. This bot's more versatile than a Swiss Army knife at a multitasking convention. 🔧☕ 3. Minimalist Chic: Manuals? Nah. Robo-Kid's decluttered its code like a digital Marie Kondo. "Does this algorithm spark joy? If not, recycle it!" 🌱 So, fellow humans, let's boogie into the future! Robo-Kid's here to cha-cha-change the game. 🚀🎶

The speed of the leader is the speed of the team. As a leader, I'm obsessed with taking care of customers and making it fun for the team to be at work. That doesn't mean slashing prices to the bone. We aim to create an unforgettable experience. A fun and exciting experience that people are willing to pay more to be a part of. Think Broadway show, Cirque du Soleil, immersive theater – those aren’t the lowest priced shows yet they are always sold out. That's the energy we bring to the dealership and car buying process. Customers aren't just buying a car, they're stepping into a world of excitement, where every detail is carefully orchestrated. It's not just about the product, it's about the show. I’m constantly reminding the team - we are on stage! And I'm the one conducting the symphony, making sure every note hits the mark. We're offering more than just cars. It's food, coffee, snacks, refreshments, conversation... all designed to make the process quick, engaging, and downright fun. The excitement is palpable. You can feel the energy in the air - and the energy, sells! The smiles on our team's faces, the high fives between customers and team members- the energy that fills the showroom makes people want to be there. It all makes a difference. And that's how you create a customer experience that sells itself.

Dow film case study. Episode 1 Emperor's work with Dow in Europe has evolved over many years with integrated thinking, strategy, and creative execution for trade shows, event concepts, product launches, employee engagement programmes, and campaign delivery. Our most recent work was the creation of a trilogy of films that take the viewer on a sustainability journey through circularity, waste management, and AI. The films demonstrate how nature has evolved and are the ultimate inspiration for many of the challenges we face today. The project was spearheaded by Judy Hicks at Dow and crafted by Luke Thompson-Clarke and Samantha Dickinson from Emperor's rapidly growing Moving Image team. They were developed with a sound grade designed for a big auditorium, and they are well worth watching on full screen and listening to through headphones to appreciate the exceptional audio experience fully. Judy said of the film project: “Working with Emperor has been one of the highlights of my tenure at Dow. Together we have navigated some of the complexities of plastics and plastics pollution, the responsibilities that need to be borne by the industry, and always found highly visual, informative, and compelling ways to do this. I am immensely proud of The Original Innovator trilogy of films, where they demonstrated an innate understanding of the concept I was trying to articulate and brought it to life.” Watch out for the second and third films, which I will post this week. If you are considering using video to tell your story and would like to have a chat about the process, please e-mail hello@emperor.works or contact me directly, and I'd be delighted to schedule a chat. #videoproduction #filmmaking #sustainability

Do you recall Kodak? The giant that once dominated photography. Their downfall? They saw digital as a threat, not an opportunity. Yet, amidst disruption, some thrive. Apple pivoted from just computers to redefine mobile phones, music, and more. How do businesses not just survive but flourish? Mitch Joel is here to reveal the secret. Disruption's North Star With a legacy of guiding brands through digital mazes, Mitch is more than equipped to guide us through this transformative age. Understanding Transformation According to a McKinsey report in 2021, 80% of companies have fast-tracked their digital transformation in response to the pandemic. Why? Change is inevitable. But transformation? That's a choice. Keys to Thriving Amidst Disruption Adaptability: In a world of change, rigidity is the real risk. It’s not about the strongest but the most adaptable that survive. Continuous Learning: Did you know? The World Economic Forum projected 2020 that by 2022, 54% of all employees will require significant re-skilling. Foster Innovation: Not all changes are disruptive. Some are evolutionary. It's on us to distinguish and innovate accordingly. Real-life Success Story: Netflix Remember when Netflix was just a DVD rental service? They saw the digital stream, literally and figuratively, and flowed with it. Now? They're a multi-billion dollar streaming titan. Overcoming the Fear of Disruption Disruption isn’t the danger; stagnation is. If we let the fear of the unknown anchor us, we risk becoming obsolete. Navigating Tomorrow A 2019 Gartner report revealed that ContinuousNEXT (an approach where one continuously adapts to changing trends) is crucial for future business success. In essence, Prepare, pivot, and persevere. To Sum It Up The world won’t pause. But with insights from visionaries like Mitch Joel, you and I can move with intention, understanding, and confidence. Ready to embrace transformation? Listen in, and let’s navigate the tides of change together.

"For innovation to succeed, you often have to be willing to compete with your core business" Buying shiny things without changing your core business will cause you to fail. We are experiencing some of this tension inside of ADC. We are buying new things and adopting new principles but are just doing the same thing. Nothing really has changed or advanced. My worry is the items we have bought will fail. Our core business models in training is task based training on a methodology as old as time. We are moving to competences but many that have transitioned just reworked the tasks so it's just tasked based training but with different words. We have VR but many are using it as a trainer or lack of asset stop gap and not a gameafied training or capstone event that ties everything together. This isn't just development this is innovations all over the Air Force. Just buying the stuff isn't enough... you need to change your baseline business practices. Just because it's always worked. Doesn't mean it will tomorrow.

oil and gas versus renewable 

Are you a founder facing a Kodak moment? Before you answer No, take a moment a read through this and see if it resonates. I often ask founders who've seemingly hit a weird and stagnant place in their journey, "why are you in your own way?" This applies to founders at Early stage through Series B. Here's what that can look like: 🚫 A. They haven't raised enough funds because something is off in their pitch. Something is not resonating with their audience. 🚫 B. They often churn/burn without much progress and can't seems to get any equitable traction with customers, investors or supporters. 🚫 C. They appear stuck in a stalemate as a leader/leadership team, lacking the ability to make decisions or have no real direction defined. ------ If you find yourself in this position as a founder or have experienced that at some point, there is hope. As an investor and founder myself, here are several keys I've discovered to help me check for these and leverage lessons from others to avoid the same mistakes: A. If you haven't raised and you're not getting the 'tell me more' responses to you pitches, its time to balance pitch time vs traction time. ✅️ Recommendation: Pause the 'raise' and get back out there in front of your customers. Increase your feedback loop and actively implement what you receive. Most people fail to put the feedback to work. B. If you're burning time/resources and not getting equitable traction that translates to meaningful progress, stop what you're doing (please). Something is misaligned with what the market is asking of your solution Right Now. Figure it out! ✅️ Recommendation: Get out of your own way. Be humble, avoid any echo chambers full of "yes and Amen" people. They aren't being honest with you. Seek opinions different from your own, reflect and be willing to admit when you miss something important. Stop wasting time: assess, pivot and take action. C. If there is a lack of decision making or decision paralysis, it might be because your vision is bold. aggressive and unfortunately too complex for others to grab hold of. This is usually due to a lot unmitigated risk you still need to address. ✅️ Recommendation: Write down the top challenges you're facing, put them into two categories (what you can control and cannot control). Tackle the 'can control' category immediately and enjoy the process. Hope those help and resonates. Let me know if it does/doesn't. ----- p.s. Thanks Martin Harbech for the perspective on Kodak. Good stuff. p.p.s Repost, if this was helpful. Let's stop founders from the avoidable downfalls. #entrepreneurialjourney #founderlife #takeaction #fundraising #pitchingmechanics #productmarketfit