2014

This article from Harvard Business Review discusses the growing trend of young people, particularly app developers, pursuing entrepreneurship and the obstacles they encounter. via Harvard Business Review

Photos and links from "The Edge Billionaires' Dinner" in 2014, featuring attendees such as Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and more. via Edge.org

An adult tells a child that life before the internet was unbearably boring. via xkcd.com

A longform article exploring the intense rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers soccer teams, including the passionate fan cultures and city dynamics surrounding both clubs. via SBnation.com

This NPR interview details Bryan Cranston's experience transitioning from playing Walter White in *Breaking Bad* to portraying Lyndon B. Johnson on stage.

Kit Kat appears to have created an unofficial Lego set, with the pieces hidden inside the chocolate bars themselves. via The source of this content is Adweek.

Samsung expresses puzzlement as its Galaxy S5 smartphone launches early in South Korea, ahead of the planned April 11 global release date. via Mashable

A new study finds that many creative professionals, especially millennials, are dissatisfied with their jobs and would consider self-employment or pay cuts for more creative work. via Mashable

Social Media Examiner explores the effectiveness of podcasts as a product launch tool, featuring insights from Brian Clark of Copyblogger and author Chris Ducker.

Nate Silver fired back at Paul Krugman's criticisms of his new website, FiveThirtyEight, by analyzing the economist's blog posts and highlighting his negative tone.

PSFK, a trends and innovation research resource, offers insights for marketers, innovators, and retailers through reports, videos, and AI-powered tools.

Pinterest is preparing to introduce native ads that look like regular pins with a "Promoted Pin" disclaimer. via Digiday.