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Robert Dean
Robert Dean is a writer at Adia and The American Genius. He is a writer, journalist, and cynic. His most recent novel, The Red Seven is in stores. Currently, he’s working on his newest novel, Tragedy Wish Me Luck. He also likes ice cream and panda bears. He currently lives in Austin. Stalk him on Twitter.
Business News
Companies are adopting gig economy principles in order to fight burnout
(BUSINESS NEWS) The gig economy has had plenty of ups and downs, but employers are using it to advantage their teams and the gig workers.
Opinion Editorials
20 bullsh*t buzzwords that need to be banned from tech forever
(OPINION) As the language of tech ebbs and flows, there are linguistic potholes so over-used, so annoying, they make you want to scream. Here's 20...
Opinion Editorials
Popular opinion: Unemployment in a pandemic sucks [EDITORIAL]
(OPINION / EDITORIAL) I got laid off during the pandemic, and I think I can speak for all of us to say that unemployment - especially now - really, really sucks.
Business News
How to survive when you’re in between jobs (shame free)
(CAREER) It's already stressful enough to find a job, but covering costs in between jobs can be scary, and downright traumatic. Let's talk about your options - you HAVE options and there's no shame in getting some wins right now. You deserve them!
Opinion Editorials
Why tech companies should embrace Artist Residency Programs
(EDITORIAL) With technology founders wiping themselves with money while also truly caring about culture and inclusion, they're missing a huge opportunity by ignoring artist in residency programs. Even Amtrak does it - come on, y'all.
Tech News
Artificial Intelligence is marketing’s new frontier, here’s your crash course
(TECHNOLOGY) Marketing is rapidly evolving, and the knowledge required to dominate in the future is changing just as quickly. Time to get up to speed!
Business News
The future is here and it’s the flexible workforce
(BUSINESS NEWS) Technology has changed everything, including how the workforce spends their day, where they report from, and how "on demand" gig workers are today.
Business News
2018 midterm elections are over – what small businesses can expect next
(BUSINESS NEWS) Small businesses are impacted by political uncertainty, and knowing what's coming can help strengthen your 2019 plans.