More on Jobs Theory, Impostor Syndrome, the growth of Vancouver’s FinTech ecosystem, how to email busy people, and Adecco’s acquisition of General Assembly all feature in this week’s Tech Roundup. #TechThursdays
1. The Five Types Of Impostor Syndrome And How To Beat Them
Many high achievers share a dirty little secret: Deep down they feel like complete frauds–their accomplishments the result of serendipitous luck.
This psychological phenomenon, known as impostor syndrome, reflects a belief that you’re an inadequate and incompetent failure, despite evidence that indicates you’re skilled and quite successful.
2. Matrix: Vancouver’s money makeover
From bookkeeping to blockchain, Vancouver’s fintech stars are growing up and looking to go global
Call it Western financial alienation. With Canada’s big banks and traditional finance players headquartered in Toronto, perhaps it’s no surprise that B.C. is home to many of the country’s most promising and disruptive fintech companies. Backed by some sizeable investments, these businesses are shaking up the financial sector by using technology in novel ways. But this isn’t a new trend on the West Coast.
3. Know the Two — Very — Different Interpretations of Jobs to be Done
The two versions of JTBD see consumers differently. One version sees them as reactive creatures who just do things. The other sees them as pro-active and aspirational.
The popularity of Jobs to be Done has exploded in recent years. This has been both good and bad.
4. How to Email Busy People
I was just chatting with a friend that is a successful entrepreneur, advisor, and angel investor. He has 1700 unread emails in his inbox. 1700!
5. Adecco to acquire edtech company General Assembly for $413 million
Swiss staffing company Adecco Group is buying U.S.-based technology education provider General Assembly for $412.5 million including debt, it said on Monday, adding heavy investments in the business would initially drag on earnings.
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