Pinder's Ponders

The thoughts and mussings of one of lifes great misunderstood millenials

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Demographic Change, Institutional Memory, and the Limits of Corporate Entrepreneurship: Evidence from UK Manufacturing

Abstract PurposeCorporate entrepreneurship (CE) is widely advocated as a mechanism for organisational renewal and sustained competitiveness. However, the literature largely assumes the continued availability of organisational knowledge necessary to support entrepreneurial activity. This study examines how demographic change constrains corporate entrepreneurship through the erosion of…

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Convincing the Doubters: An Entrepreneur's Trial

I wrote another Star Wars entrepreneurship blog in the style of Yoda, hmm. It rhymes in places which IK put down to listening to too much Tenacious D... which will be more apparent in my next blog. Go check it out. I hope it can make you smile :) #blog

In the realm of entrepreneurship, a trial it is, hmm. Convince the doubters, young ones must, to reach the stars, hmm. Like Anakin Skywalker, before the Jedi Council’s gaze, entrepreneurs face skepticism, their path ablaze. Fear and doubt, they must confront, hmm. Prove their worth, they must, like a Jedi seeking mastery from birth. To the doubters, their visions may appear as mere dreams, hmm.…

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Homes For All - A Web 3 Homelessness CIC

Excited to unveil "Homes For All - One Pager" - revolutionising social housing through property tokenisation! Join us in empowering communities and redefining real estate investment. 🏠 #InclusiveHousing #SocialChange

Homes For All leverages tokenisation to enhance the purchasing power in the social housing sector, while also employing it as an incentive for service users affected by homelessness. This approach fosters a sense of ownership, motivating service users to confront the underlying reasons for their homelessness and offering them a modest income source. The process involves dividing properties into…

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Competition: A Crucible for Business Excellence - Insights from a Jedi's Perspective

🚀 Unveiling My Latest Blog! 🌟 Explore the Jedi's take on business competition. Learn how rivals fuel growth and why the Force of competition is our ally. Dive into the wisdom of entrepreneurship. #JediBusiness #Competition #BlogPost

In the vast galaxy of entrepreneurship, a truth as timeless as the Force itself prevails – the presence of competitors, a crucial element in one’s journey toward business mastery. Ben has recently encountered a direct rival, one whose path closely mirrors his own, but whose approach differs in many ways.Much like the clash of lightsabers in a duel, the presence of competition sharpens their…

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Investigating The UK’s Third Sector Readiness For Web3 Adoption

🌐 Just posted: "Investigating Third Sector Readiness For Web3 Adoption" -a research proposal investigating how Web3 can transform UK non-profits. 🚀 Check it out for insights on this groundbreaking research! #Web3 #Research #Innovation

Research Proposal Web3 technologies, since their inception, have increasingly influenced global economies and societies. Key milestones include the introduction of Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain in 2009 [1], Ethereum’s launch in 2015 [2], the surge in Initial Coin Offerings in 2017 [3], the growth of Decentralised Finance from 2018 to 2020 [4], and widespread corporate adoption with…

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Path to Success, Paved by Friendship: A Jedi's Odyssey

New Blog Post!😎

In the vast galaxy of entrepreneurship, a lone Padawan named Ben ventured, seeking allies on his path to success. For as Yoda once said, “A Jedi’s strength flows from the Force, but friends can be a powerful ally, hmmm.” One day, in the bustling cantina of business opportunities, he encountered a fellow entrepreneur, much like a chance meeting on the streets of Mos Eisley, it was. Their…

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The Rebel Alliance: The Force of Partnerships

On the path of entrepreneurship, Ben’s journey continues, but a crucial mission lies ahead – finding co-founders to join his cause, like assembling a team of skilled Jedi knights. In the realm of academia, Ben seeks a co-founder with long-term experience, a wise Jedi Master of knowledge, to guide the way through the treacherous terrain of research and learning. Just as Yoda was a font of wisdom…

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Seeking Co-Founders: The Force of Partnerships

🌌 Seeking Co-Founders: The Force of Partnerships 🚀 Join Ben on his quest for co-founders, each a Jedi master in academia and tech. Together, they'll shape the future of entrepreneurship! 🌟 #Entrepreneurship #CoFounders #JediBusiness

On the path of entrepreneurship, Ben’s journey continues, but a crucial mission lies ahead – finding co-founders to join his cause, to decentralise research publishing, like assembling a team of skilled Jedi knights. In the realm of academia, Ben seeks a co-founder with long-term experience, a wise Jedi Master of knowledge, to guide the way through the treacherous terrain of research and…

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The Open Research Shop: A Transformative Paradigm in Academic Publishing

🔍📚 Exciting times ahead for academic publishing! Just shared an exclusive glimpse of 'The Open Research Shop' on my blog. Discover how blockchain and NFTs could revolutionize the world of research. Dive in and let me know your thoughts! 🚀 #TORS #Future

Overview:   The Open Research Shop (TORS) emerges as a game-changing platform set to revolutionise the academic publishing landscape. By addressing fundamental challenges in the current system, TORS promises an innovative, equitable, and transparent approach to research dissemination, funding, and monetization. Key Features:   Blockchain and NFT Integration: TORS leverages cutting-edge…

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Foraging Ahead: A Jedi Entrepreneur's Path

Young Jedi-preneurs! The Force is strong with Ben on his entrepreneurial odyssey. Read the latest chapter of his saga, you must. May the Force be with you as you embark on your own galactic business adventures! #JediEntrepreneur #ForceOfBusiness

Foraging ahead on the path of entrepreneurship, young Ben has faced new challenges and triumphs. Shines brightly, the force within him, as he ventures into uncharted territories, just as a Jedi Entrepreneur would. Into the realm of knowledge and skill, a rigorous two-week training course, Ben embarked upon. Seeking certification, granting access to construction sites, he was. With a focused mind…

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My Vision for a Revolutionary Approach to Tackling Homelessness 

Publishing my new look at how homelessness could be addressed.

1. Establishing a Decentralised Network: Create a decentralised network, using blockchain technology. Members of this network would essentially become shareholders in a collective housing project. 2. Purchase of Real Estate via Network Funding: The network would pool funds to purchase properties. This could be done through the sale of tokens or other fundraising methods compatible with…

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The Jedi Entrepreneur's Progress: Unveiling the Force Within

Check out the second instalment of my journey into entrepreneurship as told by Master Yoda, himself. It is very hard to get him to write these blog posts so i'd appreciate it if you would read them please ;)

In the ongoing saga of Ben’s entrepreneurial journey, much progress has been made since the first instalment. Listen, you must, to the tale of his exploits. Through the power of social media marketing, a customer for the painting company, attracted Ben did. The first part of the job, completed it was, but the second part awaits, a few weeks later. Plastering work, flowing it is. With a business…

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The Rise of the Entrepreneur

Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a young Padawan named Ben there was. One evening, as he pondered his future, two ideas struck him like a bolt of lightning. The first idea, to use NFTs to decentralize academic publishing, was bold and risky. The second idea, to use the network state theory to improve third sector business models, was equally challenging. But Ben was a brave Padawan who…

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Reinventing Third Sector Business Models Using Network State Theory

New post in the research areas of my website! The article looks at reinventing third sector business models using network state theory. #networkstate #nonprofits #NFTs #DAOs #blockchain #metaverse #decentralisation #tokenomics #smartcontracts #benpinder

Forward This document is an overview of a new concept of applying network state theory to third sector business models. It looks at the application of emerging technologies commonly used within network states and how they could be applied to give a new look at third sector business models. After working and volunteering in a third sector organisation for the last several years the writer has…

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