Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts A Safe Haven for Digital Dating in an Unsafe World TASA ID: 22108 The dating app Pure’s journey from a struggling startup to a thriving platform offers valuable lessons for businesses facing operational and technical challenges. When Olga Petrunina took over as CEO, she faced significant challenges. "When I joined Pure, only 15 people were working on the project. There was no CTO, no CPO, and no CMO, and the technical platform was so bad that every Friday the service was down. Revenue was dropping 20% each month," she recalls. Olga's immediate action was to completely rewrite the app’s backend and significantly expand the team. "My first decision was a full rewrite of the app’s backend and hiring many more people. After we launched a full redesign of the app, revenue went up 130% YoY," she states. This strategic overhaul was crucial in stabilizing the platform and setting the stage for growth. Businesses can learn from this by recognizing the importance of addressing core technical issues and investing in human resources to drive innovation and reliability. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Are Virtual Workplaces the Future of the Office? TASA ID: 22108 In a recent conversation with Vishal Punwani, CEO and co-founder of SoWork, we explored the innovative realm of virtual workplaces—a concept that has gained remarkable traction in the post-pandemic era. Vishal shared key insights into how virtual environments can transform the dynamics of remote and hybrid work. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Financial/Economic, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Marketing, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Thriving in the Fashion Industry TASA ID: 22108 The fashion industry is notoriously challenging, characterized by rapidly changing trends, fierce competition, and economic uncertainties. Many brands emerge each year, but only a few manage to establish a lasting presence. Faviana is one such brand that has not only survived but thrived, carving out a niche in the competitive landscape of special occasion wear. To learn more, I interviewed Amy Moradi Nazar, the third generation behind Faviana's success, and she shared about the strategies and values that propelled Faviana's success, which offers valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in the fashion industry. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Education, Employment, Human Resources, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts If They Only Knew How to Leverage the ADA to Fight RTO Mandates TASA ID: 22108 Many employees are unaware that they can leverage the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to request work-from-home (WFH) accommodations based on mental health conditions. This knowledge gap has the potential to reshape the "Return to Office" (RTO) landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for employees and employers alike. Read more
Category: Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts How to Address AI Risks in Business TASA ID: 22108 Have you fully considered the paradox of AI in business? It is a revolutionary force, driving productivity and profits skyward, yet it harbors risks that even the most astute business leaders can't afford to ignore. This conundrum was at the heart of my insightful interview with Anthony Aguirre, Executive Director of the Future of Life Institute and professor of physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Read more
