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The most sought-after startup jobs: Revealed

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by on April 30, 2015 at 2:30 pm
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Startups need to hire the right talent to help steer towards success. They tend to offer a laid-back, dynamic environment, where you can improve, develop, and be a part of something special. We’ve taken a look at the hottest startup jobs to see which are some of the most sought after roles in startups across Europe, based on those that have solicited the most applications to date. 1. Business Development (18.47% Application Rate) This person is usually responsible for creating long-term value for the company. Networking is their middle name, it’s all about client acquisition and retention. They feel most comfortable when…

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The most sought-after startup jobs: Revealed

Apr30
by on April 30, 2015 at 2:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

jobs
Startups need to hire the right talent to help steer towards success. They tend to offer a laid-back, dynamic environment, where you can improve, develop, and be a part of something special. We’ve taken a look at the hottest startup jobs to see which are some of the most sought after roles in startups across Europe, based on those that have solicited the most applications to date. 1. Business Development (18.47% Application Rate) This person is usually responsible for creating long-term value for the company. Networking is their middle name, it’s all about client acquisition and retention. They feel most comfortable when…

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Microsoft’s cross-platform Visual Studio Code app is based on Github’s Atom editor

Apr30
by on April 30, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Microsoft released its first cross-platform code editor to great fanfare yesterday, but it’s not quite what it appears when you peek under the hood. Visual Studio Code is based on technology found in GitHub’s open-source code editor, Atom. If you crack into the files, you’ll notice a number of binaries are named “atom.exe” on Windows and on OS X a peek inside the Application shows a number of Atom resources. Microsoft didn’t credit Atom during the keynote this week for being the foundation underneath Visual Studio Code, however in an associated licensing file it notes a number of packages it used from the…

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Uber reveals updated version of its SOS alert system for riders in India

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by on April 30, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Uber introduced an SOS button to its app in February so you could connect with your local law enforcement in the case of an emergency during your ride. The service was beta-tested in Kolkata and today, Uber announced that it has been updated and that the company is working with local authorities across India to implement the feature in various cities. When you hit the SOS button on the new version, it will immediately connect you to the authorities through a call and at the same time, it will generate an SOS alert that goes directly to the local Police station on…

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Riddle makes it easy to create viral lists, polls and ‘commenticles’ from anything on the Web

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by on April 30, 2015 at 12:48 pm
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You probably know all about Buzzfeed’s listicle posts by now, so if you’ve always wanted to create your own viral content in Buzzfeed style, Riddle, a new social tool may help. The premise is simple: you can create a list post, poll, quiz or “commenticle” quickly and easily, then embed it anywhere. For example, here at The Next Web, we’ve been debating what to call the vegetable below. If we wanted to let you, the readers, vote on that, we can use Riddle to quickly throw together a poll or slideshow about them. The same goes if you wanted to quickly comment on an article you saw…

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