You know what’s broken? Walking into a hospital in 2024. The front desk can’t find your records. The specialist needs the same blood work done again. Your prescription gets lost between the doctor’s scribbled note and the pharmacy. Meanwhile, some hacker in Eastern Europe is auctioning off patient data from last month’s breach. But what … Read more
The Big Idea Blockchain could revolutionize healthcare—securing medical records, speeding up research, and putting patients in control. But let’s be real: hospitals aren’t exactly rushing to adopt it. Between technical headaches, legal gray zones, and doctors who just want systems that work, blockchain’s promise is still stuck in pilot-project purgatory. Here’s what’s holding it back, … Read more
The Problem: A Supply Chain You Can’t Trust Picture this: A patient in Nairobi buys what they think is life-saving insulin, only to discover it’s a counterfeit with no active ingredient. A hospital in Miami receives a shipment of chemotherapy drugs—except the temperature logs were faked, and the meds are now useless. A pharmacist in … Read more
Introduction Privacy in healthcare isn’t just about compliance—it’s about trust. When patients share their medical history, they expect it to stay confidential. Yet, as hospitals and clinics digitize records, data breaches, unauthorized access, and loss of patient control have become alarmingly common. Blockchain, the same technology behind cryptocurrencies, is emerging as a powerful tool to … Read more
Running a successful outdoor gear rental business isn’t just about having top-notch equipment—it’s about knowing your numbers inside and out. Solid financial projections keep you on track, help you spot potential pitfalls, and make your business far more attractive to investors. Here’s how to break it down like a pro. 1. Revenue: How Much Can … Read more
Every successful business starts with a clear vision—but turning that vision into reality requires concrete, well-defined goals. Whether you’re launching a new outdoor gear rental company or scaling an existing one, setting both short-term and long-term objectives keeps you focused, motivated, and on track. Goals aren’t just wishful thinking; they’re your roadmap. They help you … Read more
Most vision and mission statements are corporate fluff that get drafted once and forgotten. But when done right, these become the beating heart of your business, guiding every decision from gear purchases to hiring. Here’s how to create statements that actually mean something. Why This Matters More Than You Think The Vision: Your Wildest Dream … Read more
Market research is only valuable if it makes you money. All those customer surveys and competitor deep dives mean nothing if they’re collecting dust in a Google Drive folder. Here’s how to transform your findings into concrete actions that actually grow your rental business. The Research Reality Check First, separate the signal from the noise: … Read more
We’ve all seen what happens when low-code tools land in an organization without guardrails. Remember the regional bank whose enthusiastic marketing team accidentally created 47 slightly different customer onboarding apps? Or the hospital where nurses built brilliant patient trackers—that all stopped working after an EHR upgrade? This isn’t just about giving people tools. It’s about … Read more
The accounting manager who built that invoice automation tool isn’t doing it for the paycheck. She’s solving her own daily headache. But if companies want these grassroots innovations to keep coming, they need to start treating citizen developers like the rockstars they are. Here’s how the best organizations are doing it. The Applause That Actually … Read more