Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # constantinbosse.com Interests, thoughts and projects ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://constantinbosse.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Technology Innovation, Digital Transformation, & Leadership](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/08/01/technology-innovation-digital-transformation-leadership/) - In almost all the companies that I have worked at, I have used technology innovation to create additional value. The process always - constantinbosse.com - [Practical Thoughts on Geekiness from a Business Geek](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/07/20/practical-thoughts-on-geekiness-from-a-business-geek/) - A couple of weeks ago a friend and current colleague of mine called me a "geek". My friend is a developer and he considers himself a "geek". - [Open Source Sources of Income Easy Tools and Aids](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/07/18/open-source-sources-of-income-easy-tools-and-aids/) - It's no secret that Open Source projects have a difficult time being financially sustainable and search for sources of income. - [AI Explained in Simple Words and How to Start Using It](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/04/22/ai-explained-in-simple-words/) - Most of the times when you read about AI you find lots of technical explanations, so that finding a non-technical AI explanatio is rare.- constantinbosse.com - [Should you choose to work for a startup?](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/05/03/choose-to-work-for-a-startup/) - Looking back at 22 years of experience in business I talk about why you should choose to work for a startup. - [Bonsai - Much more than just a great hobby](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/07/08/bonsai-much-more-than-just-a-great-hobby/) - I have been dabbling with bonsai since I was 15 years old. I say "dabbling" intentionally since I do not consider myself a professional nor an expert. As a fan and lover of this form of art which goes back in time almost 1400 years I will tell you a little about: What bonsai areHow - [What is GPG? Why and how to use it?](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/01/28/what-is-gpg-why-and-how-to-use-it/) - Brief overview of what GPG is and how to start using it with no effort. Useful to improve your digital life security. - [How to use GPG Keys the Right Way With GitHub](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/02/08/how-to-use-gpg-keys-with-github/) - How to use GPG Keys with GitHub for security purposes when contributing to repositories and some best practices. - [Natural Language Processing AI Technology a Quick and Brief Intro with Examples](https://constantinbosse.com/2022/02/08/natural-language-processing-ai/) - Natural Language Processing AI models: What they are, how they work and some existing tools. A quick and brief overview. - [Good read: AI - Summarizing Books with Human Feedback](https://constantinbosse.com/2021/11/09/good-read-ai-summarizing-books/) - Article about AI summarizing books with human feedback as feedback with interesting links to the original article. - [Good Read: The 5 types of mentors you need in your life](https://constantinbosse.com/2021/01/09/good-reads-the-5-types-of-mentors-you-need-in-your-life/) - It is an interesting advice that we all should have 5 mentors in our life to make us progress in the direction that we want. https://ideas.ted.com/the-5-types-of-mentors-you-need-in-your-life/ Check out the article it is quite interesting, besides the Ted Talk it displays is also worth watching and giving it some thought. Do you already have these mentors - [Good Read: AI Adoption Skyrocketed Over the Last 18 Months](https://constantinbosse.com/2021/10/27/good-read-ai-adoption-skyrocketed-over-the-last-18-months/) - This is a brief and interesting article by Joe McKendrick an independent researcher and speaker exploring innovation, information technology trends and markets, published on HBR online on the 27th of September, 2021. If you are interested in, how AI may affect your business, or how it can help you , this article offers a broad - [Humans and the Planet: Forests disappearing](https://constantinbosse.com/2021/10/26/humans-and-the-planet-forests-disappearing/) - Forests disappearing Photo by David Geere on Unsplash It is a more than evident fact that humans are having an effect on the planet. One example the forests of the world are disappearing. Fires, logging, human settlement expansion, converting forest into pastures for cattle are just a few causes for it. The one thing they - [These experts say we have three years to save the planet from irreversible destruction | World Economic Forum](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/07/30/__trashed/) - Worrisome but achievable in my eyes. Dependent however on everybodies interest in the matter. In my eyes it is like with everything, if one wants change to happen we should lead by example, and consider for example the elements of our daily life. The question being, how to change our habits accordingly to reach the - [Programming?](https://constantinbosse.com/2021/01/08/programming/) - Why bother to learn a programming language? You are staring at a screen right now and it has been made with such languages. You use it every day, so why not learn a little more about them? They are used in your everyday life and they make it easier for you to do your work, - [Tackling Problems: Plastic - An Example from Guatemala](https://constantinbosse.com/2018/07/19/tackling-problems-plastic-an-example-from-guatemala/) - I saw this video yesterday, it impressed me for two reasons. It shows that modern societies problems can be tackled with common sense and a joined will. The importance of clear priorities no matter the economic cost, in this case respecting nature and safe guarding it. A Remarkable Example These people have given it a - [Good Reads: A small town in Japan doubles its fertility rate](https://constantinbosse.com/2018/07/17/good-reads-a-small-town-in-japan-doubles-its-fertility-rate/) - Some time ago I read this article and I found it a good one, yesterday I bumped into it again. I enjoy looking at how people, groups, institutions, etc. tackle problems of importance. For me this is an interesting article, since I believe focuses on an important problem more mature societies face: low fertility or - [Worth reading: Stop worshipping unicorns. Your firm can be entrepreneurial | London Business School](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/11/16/worth-reading-stop-worshipping-unicorns-your-firm-can-be-entrepreneurial-london-business-school/) - Excellent article on corporate entrepreneurship by Professor Gary Hamel and Anna Johnston. Where they make a point about some of the fallacies that large companies are at a disadvantage to be entrepreneurial. The article gives insight into Haier's corporate structure and approach to make its employees effectifely act like they were their own start-ups. Source: - [Worth Seeing: How to make hard choices - Ruth Chang (TED Talk)](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/11/10/worth-seeing-how-to-make-hard-choices-ruth-chang-ted-talk/) - Making decisions is crucial, and making tough decisions is part of life especially for entrepreneurs. This video is worth having a look at it since it may change your opinion on hard choices and how you view them. - [Worth reading: How Resilience Works by Diane Coutu (HBR)](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/11/08/worth-reading-how-resilience-works-by-diane-coutu-hbr/) - Excellent article on resilient people and companies. What is meant by resilience, what traits make it up, can it be taught, examples, etc. Definetly worth a read. Resilience is a reflex, a way of facing and understanding the world, that is deeply etched into a person’s mind and soul. Resilient people and companies face - [Interesting read: How to convince people you have a good idea | London Business School By Costas Markides](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/08/07/interesting-read-how-to-convince-people-you-have-a-good-idea-london-business-school-by-costas-markides/) - NIce article by Costas Markides on what to consider when selling your idea and how to have greater success at doing it. Thanks for the article! Source: How to convince people you have a good idea | London Business School by Costas Markides - [Company Culture is it Important?](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/08/03/company-culture-is-it-important/) - The term Culture is a rather fluffy term, that can be described manyfold and is different from company to company. Some evolve and others are intentionally created. Fact is that leaders often do not take into account the importance that this element does have. What some people say about it To give you a better - [A good read: Being a Successful Entrepreneur Isn’t Only About Having the Best Ideas](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/02/21/a-good-read-being-a-successful-entrepreneur-isnt-only-about-having-the-best-ideas/) - The other day I read this article: Being a Successful Entrepreneur Isn’t Only About Having the Best Ideas I think it is a good read for anyone with an idea he thinks is viable. "...without the capacity to execute an idea — to take an idea and turn it into a living, breathing, viable organization - [Blogging: Should I?](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/02/21/blogging-should-i/) - I guess this is something some of us wonder. Is it worth the effort? The time? Fair questions but something you should look into if you are serious about creating your own personal brand. I have a tendency to be a perfeccionist but I think that some things you need to get your hands dirty - [An interesting take on the Lean Startup approach](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/02/13/an-interesting-take-on-the-lean-startup-approach/) - Good article on the wrong perceptions that exist about the Lean Startup approach. If you believe lean startup methods lead to "cheap" products and companies, or that lean startup companies don't think big, think again. Source: Eric Ries on 4 Common Misconceptions About Lean Startup - [You got a startup in Sweden? Don't miss out on this opportunity!](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/02/04/you-got-a-startup-in-sweden-dont-miss-out-on-this-opportunity/) - An interesting additional option to get funding and advice as a startup. Can only recommend it! Eicorn & Collector presents: Evidence Based Startup Strategy of the Year 2017 - [Online Teamwork Tools: Trello, Slack and Google Suite Apps](https://constantinbosse.com/2017/01/05/online-teamwork-tools-trello-slack-and-google-suite-apps/) - About two months ago I initiated a team with two others to work on some ideas. I did some research on web based applications and finally I decided to use Trello, Slack and combine them with Google's apps. I wanted something free, that could be combined with each other, easy to use and with mobile - [Why not participate in a competition for new ideas or products?](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/10/30/why-not-participate-in-a-competition-for-new-ideas-or-products/) - Recently I heard through Facebook about a competition held by Clas Ohlson for new sustainable living products that they would incorporate into their offering I thought about it and told myself why not take part? Well I got in touch with some friends of mine and we are now looking for ideas. How about you - [5 Common Excuses for not Doing a Business Plan](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/08/04/5-common-excuses-for-not-doing-a-business-plan/) - I have often been presented with business ideas for which no serious business plan had been prepared for. When I asked whether they had done a business plan, the excuses I most often got were almost always the same. If any of these sounds familiar, let me walk you through as to why you do need - [Tips to be creative](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/04/26/tips-to-be-creative/) - Are you creative or can you be creative? I have met people who say that they are not creative. They accept things as given and do not even try to be. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy so to say. They will never come up with a bright idea because they do not consider even having - [How to and why to learn to work smarter with EXCEL](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/03/25/to-excel-or-not-to-excel-much-more-than-just-number-crunching/) - The other day I was asked about my EXCEL skills. I have been using this program since my time in college and I have come to appreciate the benefit of investing some more time in it. I think that everybody should know a little more about its use and benefits and get some tips to - [Choosing what to learn and where?](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/01/27/choosing-what-to-learn-and-where/) - What to learn ? Whenever I approach a project I ask myself what do I want to achieve, and what do I need to know in order to achieve it. If for example you want to learn something for fun you can just go ahead and do it without much thought. If you want to - [Why another language?](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/01/30/why-another-language/) - Why should you? Many people think that knowing English is sufficient. I disagree and some reasons to learn a new language are: Capacity to understand and communicate with people from different backgrounds. Potential plus when being considered for promotions in a company. To use for work. To travel to or live in a foreign country. - [THE WEB: A tool or a place?](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/02/10/the-web-a-tool-or-a-place/) - Is it a dumb question? It may sound like a dumb question but it can be both and even more things. The WEB is more and more part of our lives so that it deserves a place by itself among the things that everyone should know how to use. I do not consider myself an - [This Website](https://constantinbosse.com/2016/01/21/this-website/) - With my articles I want you to save time, learn something new or read something interesting. 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