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Jason Kottke suggests that a viable startup idea is to find tasks that people are currently using spreadsheets for and build a better solution. via kottke.org.

An unsecured Amazon server containing customer records belonging to Verizon, including names, phone numbers, and account PINs, has been left exposed online by Israeli tech company Nice Systems. Verizon is investigating the incident. via ZDNET.

A July 2017 report from FiveThirtyEight analyzed job growth across various sectors and found that while jobs were up, wage growth remained slow. via FiveThirtyEight.

Jason Del Rey interviews Marc Lore about the Jet.com acquisition and how Walmart is competing with Amazon. via Recode

Serial entrepreneur Rafe Furst is making a big bet on cryptocurrencies after facing setbacks. via Entrepreneur.

Blockchain-fueled startups are highlighted in this Wired article exploring blockchain technology's use in innovative ways. via WIRED.

Condé Nast Britain has launched a new branded content studio called "Stories," with Aston Martin as its first client.

Fast Company shares June's top leadership stories, covering topics from LinkedIn profiles to Amazon. via fastcompany.com

Five menswear stores — No Man Walks Alone, Trunk Clothiers, Trickers, Division Road, and Beige Habilleur — are having end-of-season sales. via Put This On.