Why work and travel doesn't have to be an either/or proposition. Do you aspire to have the freedom to travel and see the world, but don’t want to – or can’t – abandon your career? Are you following the prudent path, yet remain in a persistent state of wanderlust as you day dream over travel blogs and [...]
Student Travel: the benefits of being a student of the world, instead of a university. I recently saw an ad with this headline: “How Do You Gain an Edge in the World? By Navigating Around It.” I was captivated by the message, but a little taken back when I saw that it was an ad for [...]
goKonrad's Cape Town travel blog (South Africa) In between the towering Table Mountain and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean lies a small pocket that has become one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities. This laid back and multicultural city inspires travelers as they wander around her bustling streets and harbors, follow in Nelson [...]
Distributed teams are great, but they do take a little more effort to manage effectively. I am a big advocate for distributed teams. There are many benefits, such as productivity, happiness, flexibility, and cost savings. It is not all upside though, the remote setup has downsides and comes with challenges. You don't have the water-cooler and lunch breaks to understand the [...]
Project Update: This campaign was a success! The laptops are being used now. Thanks for everyone who participated! See recent pictures below. It’s hard to imagine how we’d be able to work, study, or live life without access to the internet and computers. Not only is the internet an essential daily resource for us, it’s the [...]
What is a Rolling Forecast, why you need it, and how to do it What is a Rolling Forecast? Traditional corporate finance just isn’t equipped to handle a fast-paced, interconnected world. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, I have rarely worked with a company that’s gotten its financial modeling completely [...]
goKonrad's Buenos Aires travel blog Few cities stir up the imagination like the exciting capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. It’s the cultural capital of Latin America and is often referred to as the “Paris of the Americas” because of its European feel. It’s a proud city that’s full of life, history, culture, and great food. Buenos [...]
Meet TripScout, The Travel App That Modern Travelers Love Do you love to travel, but hate being a tourist? This travel app will help you explore the city like a local insider. The TripScout travel app is one of the fastest growing new apps among modern travelers. It taps into everything urban [...]
