Data for data's sake is powerless. It's only when end users are given access to the data to gain insights, see trends and make predictions that the data can actually tell a story. In this way, data becomes a bridge to knowledge.
Ever wonder how much time you spend responding to emails at work, how long it took you to finish a presentation, or why 5 p.m. has rolled around and you haven't finished your priority to-do list?
As we move towards Web 3.0 and the Semantic Web -- characterized by related, contextualized and personalized data -- there's a growing push for more robust context and relationship mapping.
Excelerate has been very successful in finding, funding and supporting young Chicago companies. With the announcement its third class, I'm applying data-driven comparison to the largest startup incubator in the second city.
While the rate of marriage is on the decline, the rate of divorce has somewhat stabilized across the U.S. -- with 9.6 percent of men and 12.1 percent of women over the age of 15 divorced.
Why do women continue to be under represented in the growing tech industry -- a space that continues to be both founded and funded overwhelmingly by men?
Despite the shift, web-based retailers have not been successful in personalizing the online shopping experience in the way that traditional retail has.
FindTheBest.com is a website name that illustrates its purpose: The site exists to help shoppers compare any similar product side-by-side -- cars, gad...
Understanding that the college decision-making process is a very personal one, FindTheBest -- a data-driven comparison engine -- has compiled its first annual "Best Colleges For You" list in 8 categories.
The fact that Americans skimp on time-off means that vacations need to be relaxing and restorative rather than hectic: No more running from city to city only to return home needing another break. It also means that the barrier to entry has to be lowered.
Many people have expressed outrage by penny auctions and the way in which they lure in oftentimes unknowing participants. Some critics are calling for such sites to be shut down, or at least regulated, equating it to gambling without oversight.
Many people see great inventions as lucky breaks that simply fall into the laps of innovators. In reality, there are several steps that go into coming up with a great idea, let alone turning that idea into a successful product.
If you assemble a group of smart people who know your industry, they have already assimilated the mass of information. The answers are in the room and not on some manufactured spreadsheet.
Kevin O'Connor, founder of DoubleClick, is launching a new venture after taking a ten-year hiatus from the Silicon Valley scene. Today, O'Connor of...
