Standardized Tests & Talent Mismatch
Do you remember that “whiz-kid” in your grad/undergrad class who was expected to be the next Bill Gates or Warren Buffet? And do you remember that “invisible” guy who was just happy to score a “B” and was destined to flip burgers for the rest of his life? And do you know where there are today? [...]
Music Intelligence
Mike McCready’s company, Platinum Blue, uses computers to analyze the mathematical patterns in songs. McCready and Malcolm Gladwell discuss how this technology can help the music business identify potential hits, and what Gladwell should listen to next. About Mike McCready: Mike McCready is an entrepreneur and executive in the international music industry and has been [...]

