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Networking as a Superpower

Perspectives • 6 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Networking Career growth Community Building Public Speaking
  1. Networking is an investment that yields dividends - it's about connecting with like-minded individuals, not just transactional relationships.
  2. Building a network requires effort, but starting with small habits, finding like-minded communities, and being helpful can make it easier and enjoyable.
  3. Practicing thought leadership, embracing public speaking, and building communities are effective ways to grow your network and create a self-sustaining networking flywheel.
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Turnaround #1

Turnaround • 79 implied HN points • 22 Jul 19
💼 Business Leadership Content Strategy Networking Design Hiring
  1. Thoughtful leaders and a supportive culture can successfully drive change in even giant corporations that have made big mistakes in the past.
  2. Empathy plays a crucial role in business success, as highlighted by Satya Nadella's focus on empathy in his book.
  3. Some books are meant to be read slowly and savored, with breaks to chew over the content and admire the writing.

Using a Private 5G Network to Broadcast The Coronation

Matt Gray’s Newsletter • 5 HN points • 10 May 23
🕹 Technology Networking Broadcasting Wireless Technology
  1. Using a private 5G network for broadcasting large events can provide more reliable coverage than public networks.
  2. When setting up a broadcast-only 5G network, it's important to consider signal range, potential obstructions, and optimizing coverage.
  3. Incorporating innovative solutions like using a 'Gandalf Stick' to elevate antennas can help improve signal quality for broadcasting events.

New Internet

Nice Try • 59 implied HN points • 01 Aug 20
🕹 Technology Internet Networking Devices Digital Culture User Experience
  1. Getting a new wifi router can be a hassle, especially when it involves complicated setups and registrations. Using your phone can help bypass some frustrations.
  2. The internet can feel new even if the network and password are the same, just like how fresh experiences can bring a sense of renewal.
  3. Life events, like waiting for a job call or a drug test, can seem ordinary yet poignant against the backdrop of personal and global situations, making everyday moments feel significant.

Catching Fyre: Platform Diffusion and the Technology Strategy Toolkit

Platform Papers • 19 implied HN points • 16 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Platforms Adoption Innovation Networking
  1. Hackathons can help introduce new platform technologies by bringing developers together to collaborate and learn, ultimately boosting platform adoption.
  2. Temporary gatherings like hackathons provide a catalyst for technology platform companies to create positive buzz, align expectations, and accelerate platform growth through social learning and social coordination.
  3. Sponsoring temporary gatherings can be a strategic way for firms launching new platforms to attract initial users and complementors, but it's important to manage the sentiment that emerges from such events.

Issue #84

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Data Storage Cloud Security Programming Networking Development Tools
  1. EchoVault is a distributed data store using the RAFT consensus protocol and Go, providing various data structures.
  2. Microsoft's AI Team's exposure of 38TB data raises concerns on cloud security, emphasizing the need for stronger preventive measures.
  3. In the tech world, learning about RISC-V's importance to Java and tools like bpftop for optimizing eBPF performance can enhance your knowledge and skills.

Beyond the Padlock 🔒: Demystifying TLS - Part 1

Lost In Abstractions • 1 HN point • 11 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Security Encryption Networking
  1. TLS encryption involves various components like digital certificates, public key cryptography, symmetric key encryption, and cipher suites.
  2. A TLS handshake process includes agreeing on a cipher suite, server authentication, session key exchange, and establishing a secure connection.
  3. Version differences in TLS, such as TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3, impact the handshake process, with features like forward secrecy in 1.2 and shorter handshakes in 1.3.

Community Synergy 🤝: Supercharge Your SaaS Journey with Strong Connections

Friends Of SaaS • 9 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
💼 Business SaaS Community Networking Marketing Entrepreneurship
  1. Building connections and community in the SaaS industry is crucial for growth and support.
  2. Avoid overselling, spamming, and neglecting the reason why individuals join your community.
  3. Consider joining active SaaS communities like Indie Hackers, Micro SaaS, Microconf Slack, and Reddit to network and gain insights.

Announcing the Emerging Manager Circle

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 22 Feb 21
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Community Networking Entrepreneurship
  1. Starting a new venture fund can be both exciting and terrifying, with challenges like setting up back office procedures and managing communications.
  2. Connecting with a community of peers facing similar challenges can provide valuable support, mentorship, and resources.
  3. The Emerging Manager Circle initiative aims to democratize access to venture capital and support emerging GPs in starting their own firms.

Freedom Movement Takes Las Vegas!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conferences Legal Cases Cancel Culture Networking
  1. Las Vegas is hosting two conferences next week focused on Covid issues and Cancel Culture, bringing together talented individuals from different freedom movements.
  2. The Covid Litigation Conference aims to educate lawyers, connect them with experts, and empower them to file cases effectively regarding Covid related legal matters.
  3. RePlatform is a conference and business expo in Las Vegas connecting entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors working to combat Cancel Culture by creating a parallel economy.

The Power of Micro Events and How to Host Them!

The Outlier • 6 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
💼 Business Events Networking Community Marketing Planning
  1. Micro events can be powerful for making authentic connections and achieving business goals.
  2. Micro events work well online and offline, with benefits like niche engagement and personal connections.
  3. Planning a successful micro event involves simplicity, targeting the right audience, creating great content, building alliances, effective promotion, and having a backup plan.

Làm an toàn thông tin thì học gì?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 139 implied HN points • 02 May 12
🕹 Technology Security Programming Networking Cryptography Forensics
  1. Information security is a broad field with many areas of expertise, so it's important to choose a focus that interests you.
  2. Key roles in information security include product security, operations security, applied security, and threat analysis.
  3. To excel in information security, developing strong programming skills, mastering tools like IDA Pro, and understanding concepts in areas like cryptography and network security are essential.

Influencing with Intention: Driving High-Impact Outcomes through Collaborative Leadership

Leadership Tales • 4 HN points • 14 Apr 23
💼 Business Leadership Problem Solving Collaboration Influence Networking
  1. Effective leaders leverage networks for impactful solutions beyond just technical fixes.
  2. Influencing with intention involves tapping into the influence of others to achieve more impactful outcomes.
  3. Leaders can maximize impact by shifting from problem-solving to relationship-building, transforming crises into opportunities, and leveraging peer power.