MicroCAT will help to expand services into “transit desert” areas in Albermarle County, Va., where public transport is scarce.

Albermarie County, CAT launch on-demand ride sharing pilot

The phase includes training for operators and maintenance staff and continued testing to ensure stations, tracks, utilities and vehicles work together as expected in

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Transit simplifies local travel in more than 200 cities worldwide. Right on launch, it shows you all nearby transport options and departure times in big text and bright colours. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes — bikeshare, scooters, carshare, and ridehail — so users can determine the best way to get from A to B.

Transit

In many major cities, public transportation has been suffering from the decrease in profitability and reliability, as well as poor customer experience. As the global economy continues to shift to an on-demand model, commuters expect more personalized services and more pleasant experience, that rely on technology. Meet Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) — a solution that integrates public and private transportation into one system. Think of using one mobile app for multiple modes of transportation (bike, shared car, train…) to get to your destination and paying one fee for that journey. The payment will be distributed between all operators. The technology will connect vehicles, public transit, and infrastructure with the customers and will offer flexible and safe travel. In 2019–2024, we will see broader use and adoption of MaaS due to the advancements in and machine learning and the increasing adoption rates of unconventional transportation modes, such as bike- and car-sharing services. IoT According to , MaaS will have a “disruptive impact on traditional transportation modes like car ownership, buses, trains, aviation, taxis and rental cars.” ABI Research This idea is being tested around the world and relies heavily on IoT technology. MaaS needs real-time vehicle connectivity and artificial intelligence to plan trips, optimize routes, and shorten travel times. Without knowing each vehicle’s precise location and status, in addition to other data, such as traffic and maintenance information, usability of MaaS will suffer. The mobility algorithm will calculate the most appropriate travel option from the user’s location to the destination and provide the optimal combination of transportation types. Travel options will account for scheduled maintenance (based on asset utilization) and unexpected breakdowns. While artificial intelligence and route optimization are already at work at Google, Uber, and others, IoT in mass transit is in a nascent phase. Both AI and IoT will become much more widespread in the transportation sector in the next 2–3 years, with IoT accelerating its adoption rate even faster. For example, companies like use IoT to collect and analyze traffic data to anticipate traffic issues. DENSO A journey planner will be an inherent part of the solution and will unite all means of transportation in a single network. The application will be always aware of each vehicle’s location and status and will provide the users with the precise arrival and departure times for each leg. There’s a clear benefit to the end user: simplicity of journey planning, shorter travel, and, likely, a lower price. Helsinki rolled out a , which brings together public transportation, taxis, city bikes, and car-sharing services. The app enjoyed strong support from the city and the community. MaaS solution MaaS isn’t without caveats. Public transportation, subsidized by the local taxpayers, often has complicated cost structures that may make it difficult to figure out which part of the total fee should be attributed to each of the types of transportation used in a journey. Public mass transit can also be slow to adopt new technologies — and all that can hinder the development of MaaS. Nonetheless, public sector is the backbone of MaaS solutions, which will get people out of private cars into shared transportation mode and benefit economic activity by lowering transportation costs. future

The Future of Mass Transit and IoT

DUBAI, UAE, October 30th, 2024/Chainwire/--In light of recent changes, DWF Labs is pleased to announce that Lingling Jiang, our esteemed partner for Business Development, will be stepping up to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in this area. With a proven track record of driving growth and creating meaningful partnerships, Lingling will be taking over the roles and responsibilities necessary to support and expand our work with valued partners and collaborators. This transition is part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a resilient, forward-focused business environment that remains steadfast in supporting our portfolio companies. Lingling brings a wealth of experience to her new role, positioning her as a key leader in DWF Labs’s Business Development and strategic initiatives. With over two years at DWF Labs as the Business Partner of Business Development and previously serving as Head of Regional Sales in Asia, Lingling has demonstrated her ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, optimise business operations, and build sustainable partnerships across the globe. Her tenure as Head of Hong Kong further solidified her expertise in regional and global market dynamics, fostering strong relationships within the business ecosystem. This expanded role will include active participation in corporate decision-making, leading business development strategies, and representing DWF Labs at industry events worldwide. Her dedication to fostering impactful collaborations will strengthen our support for both new and existing partners, ensuring continuity and reinforcing our commitment to providing exceptional service. “We are confident that Lingling’s expertise and leadership will play a crucial role in shaping our strategic direction,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs. “Her deep understanding of our industry and dedication to excellence make her the ideal leader to take our business development efforts to new heights.” We look forward to the continued growth and success of DWF Labs under Lingling’s leadership in Business Development. We remain committed to our mission of driving innovation, creating value for our partners, and supporting the success of our portfolio companies. Contact Head of Marketing Lynn Chia pr@dwf-labs.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here DUBAI, UAE, October 30th, 2024/Chainwire/--In light of recent changes, DWF Labs is pleased to announce that Lingling Jiang, our esteemed partner for Business Development, will be stepping up to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in this area. With a proven track record of driving growth and creating meaningful partnerships, Lingling will be taking over the roles and responsibilities necessary to support and expand our work with valued partners and collaborators. This transition is part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a resilient, forward-focused business environment that remains steadfast in supporting our portfolio companies. Lingling brings a wealth of experience to her new role, positioning her as a key leader in DWF Labs’s Business Development and strategic initiatives. With over two years at DWF Labs as the Business Partner of Business Development and previously serving as Head of Regional Sales in Asia, Lingling has demonstrated her ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, optimise business operations, and build sustainable partnerships across the globe. Her tenure as Head of Hong Kong further solidified her expertise in regional and global market dynamics, fostering strong relationships within the business ecosystem. This expanded role will include active participation in corporate decision-making, leading business development strategies, and representing DWF Labs at industry events worldwide. Her dedication to fostering impactful collaborations will strengthen our support for both new and existing partners, ensuring continuity and reinforcing our commitment to providing exceptional service. “We are confident that Lingling’s expertise and leadership will play a crucial role in shaping our strategic direction,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs. “Her deep understanding of our industry and dedication to excellence make her the ideal leader to take our business development efforts to new heights.” “We are confident that Lingling’s expertise and leadership will play a crucial role in shaping our strategic direction,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs. “Her deep understanding of our industry and dedication to excellence make her the ideal leader to take our business development efforts to new heights.” We look forward to the continued growth and success of DWF Labs under Lingling’s leadership in Business Development. We remain committed to our mission of driving innovation, creating value for our partners, and supporting the success of our portfolio companies. Contact Head of Marketing Lynn Chia pr@dwf-labs.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here

DWF Labs Announces Leadership Transition In Business Development

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Understanding requestAnimationFrame, Linear Interpolation, and CSS Transitions in Web Animations

Day 10: Smooth as Butter Transitions 🌀 In the tenth post of the #30DaysOfSwift series, we’re diving into Custom Transitions and Animations to create seamless page/view transitions in SwiftUI. With SwiftUI’s built-in animation tools, you can give your app a smooth, polished look when users navigate between different views. Steps to Create Custom Transitions: Set Up the Views and Transitions: Start by making two views: a home screen and a detail screen, and animate the transition between them using a custom transition. import SwiftUI

struct CustomTransitionsView: View {
    @State private var showDetailView = false

    var body: some View {
        ZStack {
            if showDetailView {
                DetailView()
                    .transition(.move(edge: .trailing)) // Custom transition
                    .zIndex(1) // Ensure this view is in front during transition
            } else {
                HomeView()
                    .transition(.move(edge: .leading)) // Custom transition
            }
        }
        .animation(.easeInOut(duration: 0.5), value: showDetailView) // Smooth animation
        .onTapGesture {
            // Toggle between views on tap
            withAnimation {
                showDetailView.toggle()
            }
        }
    }
}

struct HomeView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack {
            Text("Home Screen")
                .font(.largeTitle)
                .fontWeight(.bold)

            Image(systemName: "house.fill")
                .font(.system(size: 80))
                .foregroundColor(.blue)
        }
    }
}

struct DetailView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack {
            Text("Detail Screen")
                .font(.largeTitle)
                .fontWeight(.bold)

            Image(systemName: "magnifyingglass")
                .font(.system(size: 80))
                .foregroundColor(.green)
        }
    }
} How are you going to use it? Let me know :) Happy Coding! Day 10: Smooth as Butter Transitions 🌀 Day 10: Smooth as Butter Transitions In the tenth post of the #30DaysOfSwift series, we’re diving into Custom Transitions and Animations to create seamless page/view transitions in SwiftUI. With SwiftUI’s built-in animation tools, you can give your app a smooth, polished look when users navigate between different views. Steps to Create Custom Transitions: Set Up the Views and Transitions: Start by making two views: a home screen and a detail screen, and animate the transition between them using a custom transition. import SwiftUI

struct CustomTransitionsView: View {
    @State private var showDetailView = false

    var body: some View {
        ZStack {
            if showDetailView {
                DetailView()
                    .transition(.move(edge: .trailing)) // Custom transition
                    .zIndex(1) // Ensure this view is in front during transition
            } else {
                HomeView()
                    .transition(.move(edge: .leading)) // Custom transition
            }
        }
        .animation(.easeInOut(duration: 0.5), value: showDetailView) // Smooth animation
        .onTapGesture {
            // Toggle between views on tap
            withAnimation {
                showDetailView.toggle()
            }
        }
    }
}

struct HomeView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack {
            Text("Home Screen")
                .font(.largeTitle)
                .fontWeight(.bold)

            Image(systemName: "house.fill")
                .font(.system(size: 80))
                .foregroundColor(.blue)
        }
    }
}

struct DetailView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack {
            Text("Detail Screen")
                .font(.largeTitle)
                .fontWeight(.bold)

            Image(systemName: "magnifyingglass")
                .font(.system(size: 80))
                .foregroundColor(.green)
        }
    }
} import SwiftUI

struct CustomTransitionsView: View {
    @State private var showDetailView = false

    var body: some View {
        ZStack {
            if showDetailView {
                DetailView()
                    .transition(.move(edge: .trailing)) // Custom transition
                    .zIndex(1) // Ensure this view is in front during transition
            } else {
                HomeView()
                    .transition(.move(edge: .leading)) // Custom transition
            }
        }
        .animation(.easeInOut(duration: 0.5), value: showDetailView) // Smooth animation
        .onTapGesture {
            // Toggle between views on tap
            withAnimation {
                showDetailView.toggle()
            }
        }
    }
}

struct HomeView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack {
            Text("Home Screen")
                .font(.largeTitle)
                .fontWeight(.bold)

            Image(systemName: "house.fill")
                .font(.system(size: 80))
                .foregroundColor(.blue)
        }
    }
}

struct DetailView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack {
            Text("Detail Screen")
                .font(.largeTitle)
                .fontWeight(.bold)

            Image(systemName: "magnifyingglass")
                .font(.system(size: 80))
                .foregroundColor(.green)
        }
    }
} How are you going to use it? Let me know :) Happy Coding! Happy Coding!

How to Create Custom Transitions in iOS 18 - #30DaysOfSwift

Popular Telegram-based clicker game Rocky Rabbit just announced its transition from its Tap-to-Earn gaming model to the Play-to-Earn model , a move likely inspired by the widespread distrust generated by the Hamster Kombat launch. To put it in proper context, Hamster Kombat (HMSTR)’s recent launch was quickly followed by a massive sell-off, with the native token dipping by 42% in the space of three days. As a result of this latest development, scores of social media users have begun to call out the developers behind the clicker game for allegedly scamming them or for what appears to be an “unfair distribution” of its native token. The majority of the critics are investors who poured several months into the clicker game with a great expectation of financial return at launch. As of this writing, data from TradingView reveal that the token is bound to slide further from its Sunday’s all-time low of $0.005613. The volume of decline witnessed within a little over 48 hours of the launch clearly points out that it was not the product of FOMO but rather a symptom of the massive decline in investors' confidence in the project. The token distribution is anything but fair to millions of users who participated in the month-long tapping frenzy. If anything, the Hamster distribution has caused disaffection among millions of its players around the world, raising a valid question not only about its future but also concerning the sustainability of Tap-To-Earn clicker games on Telegram. Nonetheless, it also reveals they mostly thrive on crypto cycle hype and have little or no intrinsic value to offer. Are Tap-To-Eo Earn Models Sustainable? An answer to the question of the long-term sustainability of Tap-To-Earn clicker games requires a comparative data analysis of this model. With millions of investors hyped into what appears to be a highly rewarding crypto investment, the growing presence of this model can not be ignored. However, Notcoin, TON's first clicker game with over $700 million market capitalization, remains the only case study for how to launch a Tap-To-Earn game on Telegram leveraging the first mover-advantage principle. Meanwhile, several others that have followed suit have either failed completely or are struggling to achieve success. For instance, TapSwap, a viral clicker game with millions of players on Telegram, has repeatedly postponed its launch dates to the utter disappointment of its investors, casting a shadow of doubt over the credibility of the developers and the future of the game itself. “Unfair Distribution” The Hamster Kombat launch adds to the catalog of challenges that have greeted the emergence of clicker games on Telegram: unfair distribution of tokens. It is bad enough that Telegram-powered clicker games are often criticized for the lack of utility, the unfairness in the distribution mechanism, as happened in the case of Hamster Kombat, is a blow to the reputation of Tap-To-Earn games. Without an iota of doubt, it's almost tempting to deduce unfair distribution in the criticism leveled against Hamster Kombat, with a total supply of 100 billion hamsters, by merely looking at the distribution data and the payouts that millions of investors received for investing several months of amassing millions of hamster into it. The screengrab below by a Nigerian crypto influencer is an example of how to measure the amount of anger and distrust Hamster Kombat's recent launch has generated on social media in the last couple of days. On X, another user @Mohsin_71 commented as follows: “#HamsterKombat Token Distribution: Unfair Distribution  People wasted 2-3 months to mine #Hamster_Kombat tokens. What did they get? ….. Few pennies? Retweet 🔃 Season 2 = Advance Failure due to bad distribution. People are not happy. You can destroy your whole empire.” @hamster_kombat” Predictions The Hamster Kombat's launch has further exposed the Tap-To-Earn model to criticism, and there is a strong likelihood that investors are beginning to grow wary of Telegram-based clicker games promising good returns. The impact of this distrust will also be felt by rival Tap-To-Earn games and may lead to them switching from Tap-To-Earn to Play-To-Earn model in the current cycle, forcing them to activate their survival mode and enabling the latter to take the center stage again. In the coming months, we may likely witness the resurgence of play to earn games on Telegram as the sustainability of the Tap-To-Earn model now hangs in the balance. Rocky Rabbit's Transition From Tap-To-Earn to Play-To-Earn Gaming Model Recently, Telegram-powered clicker game Rocky Rabbit announced its transition from a Tap-To-Earn to a Play-To-Earn gaming model to increase player engagement and enhance their earning potentials. This shift is focused on long term sustainability and a more rewarding user engagement which aligns with industry trends. The strategic shift is coming barely a week after it airdropped its RBTC token to millions of players and its listing on crypto exchanges. Initially, Rocky Rabbit, with over 29 million players, started as a Tap-to-Earn clicker game on Telegram based blockchain, TON, before switching to a gaming model that offers instant rewards and benefits to its players who participate in various in-game activities and tasks. Most importantly, this transition is a departure from the tapping frenzy to a utility-driven model offering financial rewards in real time and keeping users engaged in the long run through multiple gaming experiences that can be explored. Conclusion Notcoin’s successful launch early this year brought significant attention to Telegram’s innovative Tap-To-Earn model, inspiring similar projects like Hamster Kombat and TapSwap to join the trend. Today, Tap-To-Earn clickers games boast millions of players on Telegram and a combined market capitalization of over 1 billion dollars. Despite this figure, they continue to face significant challenges in their efforts to sustain investors' interest. The much-awaited launch of Hamster Kombat, which is now a hot topic in the crypto community, came as a rude shock to millions of players who participated in the game with a huge expectation of financial return, raising a valid question about the long-term sustainability of Telegram-based tap-to-earn platforms. Popular Telegram-based clicker game Rocky Rabbit just announced its transition from its Tap-to-Earn gaming model to the Play-to-Earn model , a move likely inspired by the widespread distrust generated by the Hamster Kombat launch. To put it in proper context, Hamster Kombat (HMSTR)’s recent launch was quickly followed by a massive sell-off, with the native token dipping by 42% in the space of three days. 42% As a result of this latest development, scores of social media users have begun to call out the developers behind the clicker game for allegedly scamming them or for what appears to be an “unfair distribution” of its native token. The majority of the critics are investors who poured several months into the clicker game with a great expectation of financial return at launch. As of this writing, data from TradingView reveal that the token is bound to slide further from its Sunday’s all-time low of $0.005613. The volume of decline witnessed within a little over 48 hours of the launch clearly points out that it was not the product of FOMO but rather a symptom of the massive decline in investors' confidence in the project. The token distribution is anything but fair to millions of users who participated in the month-long tapping frenzy. If anything, the Hamster distribution has caused disaffection among millions of its players around the world, raising a valid question not only about its future but also concerning the sustainability of Tap-To-Earn clicker games on Telegram. Nonetheless, it also reveals they mostly thrive on crypto cycle hype and have little or no intrinsic value to offer. Are Tap-To-Eo Earn Models Sustainable? An answer to the question of the long-term sustainability of Tap-To-Earn clicker games requires a comparative data analysis of this model. With millions of investors hyped into what appears to be a highly rewarding crypto investment, the growing presence of this model can not be ignored. However, Notcoin, TON's first clicker game with over $700 million market capitalization, remains the only case study for how to launch a Tap-To-Earn game on Telegram leveraging the first mover-advantage principle. Meanwhile, several others that have followed suit have either failed completely or are struggling to achieve success. For instance, TapSwap, a viral clicker game with millions of players on Telegram, has repeatedly postponed its launch dates to the utter disappointment of its investors, casting a shadow of doubt over the credibility of the developers and the future of the game itself. “Unfair Distribution” The Hamster Kombat launch adds to the catalog of challenges that have greeted the emergence of clicker games on Telegram: unfair distribution of tokens. It is bad enough that Telegram-powered clicker games are often criticized for the lack of utility, the unfairness in the distribution mechanism, as happened in the case of Hamster Kombat, is a blow to the reputation of Tap-To-Earn games. Without an iota of doubt, it's almost tempting to deduce unfair distribution in the criticism leveled against Hamster Kombat, with a total supply of 100 billion hamsters, by merely looking at the distribution data and the payouts that millions of investors received for investing several months of amassing millions of hamster into it. The screengrab below by a Nigerian crypto influencer is an example of how to measure the amount of anger and distrust Hamster Kombat's recent launch has generated on social media in the last couple of days. On X, another user @Mohsin_71 commented as follows: “#HamsterKombat Token Distribution: Unfair Distribution  People wasted 2-3 months to mine #Hamster_Kombat tokens. What did they get? ….. Few pennies? Retweet 🔃 Season 2 = Advance Failure due to bad distribution. People are not happy. You can destroy your whole empire.” @hamster_kombat” “#HamsterKombat Token Distribution: Unfair Distribution  People wasted 2-3 months to mine #Hamster_Kombat tokens. What did they get? ….. Few pennies? Retweet 🔃 Season 2 = Advance Failure due to bad distribution. People are not happy. You can destroy your whole empire.” @hamster_kombat” Predictions The Hamster Kombat's launch has further exposed the Tap-To-Earn model to criticism, and there is a strong likelihood that investors are beginning to grow wary of Telegram-based clicker games promising good returns. The impact of this distrust will also be felt by rival Tap-To-Earn games and may lead to them switching from Tap-To-Earn to Play-To-Earn model in the current cycle, forcing them to activate their survival mode and enabling the latter to take the center stage again. In the coming months, we may likely witness the resurgence of play to earn games on Telegram as the sustainability of the Tap-To-Earn model now hangs in the balance. Rocky Rabbit's Transition From Tap-To-Earn to Play-To-Earn Gaming Model Recently, Telegram-powered clicker game Rocky Rabbit announced its transition from a Tap-To-Earn to a Play-To-Earn gaming model to increase player engagement and enhance their earning potentials. This shift is focused on long term sustainability and a more rewarding user engagement which aligns with industry trends. The strategic shift is coming barely a week after it airdropped its RBTC token to millions of players and its listing on crypto exchanges. Initially, Rocky Rabbit, with over 29 million players, started as a Tap-to-Earn clicker game on Telegram based blockchain, TON, before switching to a gaming model that offers instant rewards and benefits to its players who participate in various in-game activities and tasks. Most importantly, this transition is a departure from the tapping frenzy to a utility-driven model offering financial rewards in real time and keeping users engaged in the long run through multiple gaming experiences that can be explored. Conclusion Notcoin’s successful launch early this year brought significant attention to Telegram’s innovative Tap-To-Earn model, inspiring similar projects like Hamster Kombat and TapSwap to join the trend. Today, Tap-To-Earn clickers games boast millions of players on Telegram and a combined market capitalization of over 1 billion dollars. Despite this figure, they continue to face significant challenges in their efforts to sustain investors' interest. The much-awaited launch of Hamster Kombat, which is now a hot topic in the crypto community, came as a rude shock to millions of players who participated in the game with a huge expectation of financial return, raising a valid question about the long-term sustainability of Telegram-based tap-to-earn platforms.

Rocky Rabbit's Transition: How Hamster Kombat Is Fueling The Play-To-Earn Switch

The corporate world is often compared to a marathon - steady, structured, and predictable. In contrast, start-ups can feel like a series of sprints, full of direction changes. Transitioning from the structured environment of the corporate world to the dynamic fast-paced start-up ecosystem can be daunting but incredibly rewarding. It requires a shift in mindset, a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, and the courage to embrace uncertainty. Gaby Haffner, currently the Head of Europe at Baret Scholars and former Founder of Ameli Health, has successfully navigated this transition. As a former Strategy Consultant and Investment Banker turned start-up founder. From her early roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch to her time at Monitor Deloitte and EY, where she focused on tech and consumer companies, Gaby's experiences can offer lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Here, Gaby shares five actionable insights from her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. Lesson 1: Focus on Execution Over Perfection In start-ups, speed and execution often matter more than meticulous planning. "Real-world feedback provides insights no amount of theoretical planning can match," Gaby notes. This lesson became especially clear when she founded Ameli Health, a luxury prescription skincare platform. Gaby launched a proprietary platform that integrated doctor-patient matching with pharmacy supply chains in a remarkably short timeframe. She moved fast, gathered feedback, and pivoted based on real-time market reactions. This experience contrasted sharply with her corporate experience at EY and Monitor Deloitte, where processes were more structured and detailed. "A good idea is only as valuable as the ability to execute it," Gaby emphasizes. This ability of hers has also been crucial at Baret Scholars, where she is part of the founding team who are building a pioneering education company. Lesson 2: Embrace Uncertainty Entrepreneurship demands a strong appetite for risk. "In corporate environments, things are often predictable, but in the start-up world, you need to be comfortable with uncertainty", Gaby explains. This shift means learning to thrive in ambiguity. As a founder, you're responsible for everything, from product development to finances, often pushing you well beyond your comfort zone. During her time at Ameli Health, Gaby had to quickly become proficient in areas outside her expertise, such as digital marketing and product management. This adaptability has been invaluable at Baret Scholars, where she successfully leads the digital marketing efforts. Her advice: “Growth happens in the unknown”. Lesson 3: Adopt a Growth Mindset Unlike the scarcity-driven, zero-sum thinking that often dominates corporate environments, start-ups require a growth mindset - the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and effort. "A growth mindset allows you to embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth," Gaby emphasizes. Gaby honed this mindset during her time at Farfetch, where she worked on improving revenue strategies for high-end luxury fashion clients. These experiences translated directly into her role at Baret Scholars, where she continues to apply growth-oriented strategies to drive business development. Lesson 4: Prepare for the Emotional Rollercoaster "Entrepreneurship is an emotional rollercoaster," Gaby admits. "There are extreme highs and crushing lows. You need a high pain threshold and a deep passion for what you're building to push through the tough times". In corporate roles, setbacks are often cushioned by larger organizations, but in start-ups, every challenge can feel personal. Her experience founding Ameli Health taught Gaby the resilience needed to endure the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. This emotional resilience has been crucial to her role at Baret Scholars, where she manages the pressures of scaling a start-up. Lesson 5: Constantly Seek Critique In start-ups, mediocrity is not an option. "Whatever you create must be far superior to what's already out there," Gaby emphasizes. Constantly seeking feedback from trusted sources and iterating based on that critique is key to refining a high-value product or service. At Baret Scholars, Gaby implemented a fast feedback loop early on, speaking directly to customers to refine the program’s structure. This adaptability has allowed the company to evolve its offering and offer a truly innovative product. “Listening to the market and improving based on feedback has been essential to our growth,” she notes. Gaby’s Thoughts on Entrepreneurship Gaby believes that start-ups are society’s true source of innovation and disruption. As a mentor at MassChallenge and for Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge’s entrepreneurship competition, she dedicates her time to supporting early-stage start-ups. The corporate world is often compared to a marathon - steady, structured, and predictable. In contrast, start-ups can feel like a series of sprints, full of direction changes. Transitioning from the structured environment of the corporate world to the dynamic fast-paced start-up ecosystem can be daunting but incredibly rewarding. It requires a shift in mindset, a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, and the courage to embrace uncertainty. Gaby Haffner , currently the Head of Europe at Baret Scholars and former Founder of Ameli Health, has successfully navigated this transition. As a former Strategy Consultant and Investment Banker turned start-up founder. From her early roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch to her time at Monitor Deloitte and EY, where she focused on tech and consumer companies, Gaby's experiences can offer lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Gaby Haffner Gaby Haffner Here, Gaby shares five actionable insights from her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. Lesson 1: Focus on Execution Over Perfection In start-ups, speed and execution often matter more than meticulous planning. "Real-world feedback provides insights no amount of theoretical planning can match," Gaby notes. This lesson became especially clear when she founded Ameli Health, a luxury prescription skincare platform. Gaby launched a proprietary platform that integrated doctor-patient matching with pharmacy supply chains in a remarkably short timeframe. She moved fast, gathered feedback, and pivoted based on real-time market reactions. This experience contrasted sharply with her corporate experience at EY and Monitor Deloitte, where processes were more structured and detailed. "A good idea is only as valuable as the ability to execute it," Gaby emphasizes. This ability of hers has also been crucial at Baret Scholars, where she is part of the founding team who are building a pioneering education company. Lesson 2: Embrace Uncertainty Entrepreneurship demands a strong appetite for risk. "In corporate environments, things are often predictable, but in the start-up world, you need to be comfortable with uncertainty", Gaby explains. This shift means learning to thrive in ambiguity. As a founder, you're responsible for everything, from product development to finances, often pushing you well beyond your comfort zone. During her time at Ameli Health, Gaby had to quickly become proficient in areas outside her expertise, such as digital marketing and product management. This adaptability has been invaluable at Baret Scholars, where she successfully leads the digital marketing efforts. Her advice: “Growth happens in the unknown”. Lesson 3: Adopt a Growth Mindset Unlike the scarcity-driven, zero-sum thinking that often dominates corporate environments, start-ups require a growth mindset - the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and effort. "A growth mindset allows you to embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth," Gaby emphasizes. Gaby honed this mindset during her time at Farfetch, where she worked on improving revenue strategies for high-end luxury fashion clients. These experiences translated directly into her role at Baret Scholars, where she continues to apply growth-oriented strategies to drive business development. Lesson 4: Prepare for the Emotional Rollercoaster "Entrepreneurship is an emotional rollercoaster," Gaby admits. "There are extreme highs and crushing lows. You need a high pain threshold and a deep passion for what you're building to push through the tough times". In corporate roles, setbacks are often cushioned by larger organizations, but in start-ups, every challenge can feel personal. Her experience founding Ameli Health taught Gaby the resilience needed to endure the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. This emotional resilience has been crucial to her role at Baret Scholars, where she manages the pressures of scaling a start-up. Lesson 5: Constantly Seek Critique In start-ups, mediocrity is not an option. "Whatever you create must be far superior to what's already out there," Gaby emphasizes. Constantly seeking feedback from trusted sources and iterating based on that critique is key to refining a high-value product or service. At Baret Scholars, Gaby implemented a fast feedback loop early on, speaking directly to customers to refine the program’s structure. This adaptability has allowed the company to evolve its offering and offer a truly innovative product. “Listening to the market and improving based on feedback has been essential to our growth,” she notes. Gaby’s Thoughts on Entrepreneurship Gaby believes that start-ups are society’s true source of innovation and disruption. As a mentor at MassChallenge and for Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge’s entrepreneurship competition, she dedicates her time to supporting early-stage start-ups.

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