More than just average: How we look at data determines the story it tells
Frequently, averages are used by politicians, lobbyists, salespeople and storytellers to frame data towards the conclusion they want their audience to intuit.
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NC RIoT
State of the Region: Buckle up, 2024 is going to be a ride
Embracing the State of the Union theme, RIoT Executive Director Tom Snyder discussed the economy and jobs, domestic and foreign affairs and North Carolina’s opportunities and threats. This is a transcript of that address.
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Tom Snyder: NC can learn from closest competitor Va. in how to grow economy
There are numerous data points that justify Virginia’s No. 2 ranking by CNBC as a best state to do business. It just so happens that North Carolina is No. 1.
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Tom Snyder: What does a data privacy bill of rights look like
Some states are regulating data protections to protect consumers while other states are regulating protection for industry.
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Mentoring startups: How to do it and why in words of veteran NC entrepreneur Tom Collopy
“After I sold a company in 2015, I decided I wanted to help entrepreneurs ‘not make mistakes of inexperience’. I’ve spent the last 8 years helping entrepreneurs through advising, volunteering at accelerators and teaching entrepreneurship. Along the way I have volunteered at six different accelerators with RIoT being one of the five I’m active in today.” Here’s his story.
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Triangle’s unfolding tech revolution: From 1984 to 2023, a story of remarkable progress
Tom Snyder, executive director of entrepreneurial and internet of things development organization RIoT, recaps the remarkable changes that have taken place in our region over the past four decades, spotlighting groups and media that have helped shape the Triangle today.
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Two NC startups crack lineup for latest RIoT Accelerator Program
The RAP XIII cohort represents a variety of industries and backgrounds hailing from across Virginia, North Carolina, the United States, and internationally.
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New RIoT accelerator program includes 4 companies, Town of Cary
RIoT is excited to announce RAP XII – the Summer 2022 cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)! RAP XII will take place at RIoT Labs in Raleigh. Here is who will be participating.
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Tom Snyder: Augmented reality entrepreneurs can assist cities in solving problems
It’s important for city and town governments to modernize services and bring new technologies and approaches into governmental programs. Technology like augmented reality can shift long-term outcomes, says RIoT Executive Director Tom Snyder.
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