by Jochem | Aug 25, 2020 | Books, Business
Have you ever had an idea for a project or business that seemed so good in your head, but just didn’t work out? Have you ever poured your blood, sweat and tears into a startup that was doomed to fail? Or are you currently working on a product, but you... by Jochem | Jul 21, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Insights
As the saying goes, ‘there is nothing free in this world’. And yet, we’re used to having things for free. With the age of the internet, anything online has become so accessible, that free is the new normal. Want to find a recipe for chocolate mousse?... by Jochem | Jun 23, 2020 | Books, Business, Entrepreneurship
What makes you check your phone 100 times per day? Why do you always use Google instead of Bing? Or why do lay awake at night, scrolling through your Instagram feed, even when you know you should be sleeping? In Hooked: How to Build Habit Building Products, Nir Eyal... by Jochem | May 11, 2020 | From the Newsletter
I can’t help but write more about things related to the current coronacrisis; it’s all that many of us think about. But while there are many ways of thinking about the crisis negatively, it’s also a great time to brainstorm about the future. One... by Jochem | May 9, 2020 | From the Newsletter
For a long time, I’ve been wanting to write an article and tell others about decentralized finance. The effect it has on blockchain (the technology behind Bitcoin) is fascinating. But I haven’t been great at doing so. To be honest, I feel that even though... by Jochem | May 5, 2020 | From the Newsletter
Our World is Gray From time to time, I come across someone who annoys me slightly. At first I can’t tell why, but usually after sometime I realize that I’m annoyed by the way they see the world. Particularly, I’m annoyed by how much they see the... by Jochem | May 3, 2020 | Insights
Let’s conduct a thought experiment. Suppose I’m throwing a party. I enjoy parties, and I enjoy hosting them. But this time, the party is a little different. I don’t just want to invite friends and family, but I want to meet new people too. So instead... by Jochem | Apr 8, 2020 | From the Newsletter
Buy experiences – As a child, I always made a wish list for my birthday. After browsing the toy store magazine, I wrote down anything I wanted to get from a Playstation to a Furby. Over time, my wish-list grew smaller; and this happens for most of us. When... by Jochem | Apr 7, 2020 | Insights
Billions of people have been affected by the Coronavirus, one way or another. They’ve been quarantined, told to stay at home, or simply socially distanced themselves. In countries around the world, normal life has come to a stop. Where possible we work from... by Jochem | Mar 15, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Not too long ago, I spoke with a social geographer who is an expert in doing field research. He said that in social geographical research (e.g. research into questions like “What are the current needs of citizens in a specific district of a city?”),...
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