Showing all articles by author: Melanie Baker
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The conundrum of charitable giving among young people in tech
23 July 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Philanthropy is an interesting topic, as much of the older generation engage in it, but many young folks do not. Being charitable is not often discussed as a 20-something, but perhaps the millennials are… Read more
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The value of experience : What tech can learn from the guild system
09 July 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
People in tech tend to be more meritocratic, valuing and respecting experience rather than arbitrary hierarchy, similar to the guild system. Perhaps the return of apprenticeships could be valuable. Read more
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Your network: Real connections, or just a name collection?
25 June 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Making connections in tech can be difficult. Often people have a collection of names rather than a dense network of connections. Read more
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What hackathons teach us, and what they don't
11 June 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion, Startups
Hackathons are usually short and innovative, but many ideas do not result in a company. They are very useful for making new connections and bonding quickly however. Read more
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Preventing human roadkill on the drive to success
28 May 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Work-life balance is important to workers in the tech industry who come from varying backgrounds and have different priorities in life. Happier employees tend to be more creative, more productive and more… Read more
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Women in tech and the dubious pursuit of perfection
14 May 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Balancing being a founder, engineer, mother, partner, volunteer, and human can be a difficult goal for some, and perhaps it is not for everybody either. Read more
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Let’s show kids the great big – wonderful – picture of tech
30 April 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker discuss tech as a male-dominated field, and how initiatives only shine light on some career paths, but not all, leaving the field unchanged in many ways. Read more
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Small companies and events: How to get bang for your sponsorship buck
16 April 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion, Small to Mid Size
Melanie Baker explores how to get the most out of sponsorship as a small company. Read more
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When it comes to careers, is there life after tech?
02 April 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
What will you do after your life in tech? Once you've started a successful company what is there to do next? Retirement can be a tricky step with many not knowing what they will do once they have stopped… Read more
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Who needs Silicon Valley? Maybe you do, maybe you don't
19 March 2015 | By Featured, M-Theory, Melanie Baker, Opinion in:
Not everyone needs to go to Silicon Valley. There is an advantage to the Valley but perhaps there is a path to success in the Waterloo Region. The Region has seen a massive boom in tech and is quickly… Read more