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Open Sourcing May Be Worth the Risk

Harvard Business Review

In early 2012, my company made the decision to open source a key piece of our technology platform. We open sourced Mobify.js , our core framework that enables web developers and designers to create a mobile-friendly version of their website. Is it worth it?

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Should MBAs Learn to Code?

Harvard Business Review

MBAs who lack programming skills often ask this question when they pursue careers in technology companies. Of the 18 survey respondents who founded a startup, joined an existing startup, or went to work for a big tech company upon graduation, 83% answered "yes" to the question, "On reflection, was taking CS50 worth it for you?"

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Employers Aren’t Just Whining – the “Skills Gap” Is Real

Harvard Business Review

Last year, 35% of 38,000 employers reported difficulty filling jobs due to lack of available talent; in the U.S., The issue is confusing because the skills required to work with new technologies are hard to measure. Nevertheless, employers still have real difficulties hiring workers with the skills to deal with new technologies.

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Open Sourcing May Be Worth the Risk

Harvard Business Review

In early 2012, my company made the decision to open source a key piece of our technology platform. We open sourced Mobify.js , our core framework that enables web developers and designers to create a mobile-friendly version of their website. Is it worth it?