When I was first introduced to Tech Trek last semester in my Computers in Management class, I couldn’t be further away from being interested in technology or considering pursuing a career in the field. I was under the impression that all tech companies were either filled with ping pong tables and bean bag chairs, or … Continue reading Tech Trek: A Trip to Remember
Author: rebeccakrupatkin
“Don’t Mess with Instagram”
"Don't mess with Instagram" was the simple understanding of the contract between Facebook and Instagram when the latter was acquired by Facebook for 1 billion dollars in 2012. The most talked about news in tech the last few days has been Instagram co-founders Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom stepping down from their positions at the … Continue reading “Don’t Mess with Instagram”
Lovepop: More Than Just Cards
Last week, I gave a presentation on Lovepop, a company that is revolutionizing the greeting card industry with intricately 3D cards, designed on advanced naval engineering software, and then constructed using the Kirigami style. I conducted extensive research, and came to know and understand the company well. I felt comfortable when presenting before the class, … Continue reading Lovepop: More Than Just Cards
Regulation of Uber in Spain
During our last class, we talked about the potentially detrimental impact that Uber, along with several other giants enforcing the growing "sharing economy", may have on existing industries and communities. As a result, people often protest the company's presence in their regions, and call for regulations to be put in place by government in order … Continue reading Regulation of Uber in Spain
The Facebook Effect – Book Report
Overview Facebook, originally known as “thefacebook,” was created at Harvard University by young star-programmer Mark Zuckerberg to help his fellow peers become better acquainted with one another by having access to each other’s profile pictures, class schedules, and relationship status. Only those with Harvard email addresses were allowed to join, and this ensured that there … Continue reading The Facebook Effect – Book Report
Introduction
Hi everyone! My name is Rebecca Krupatkin and I’m a rising sophomore in CSOM with a finance concentration. I’m from Brooklyn, NY, but went to high school in Manhattan. My dad works with computers, so I have always been super interested in technology, especially from a business perspective. I really enjoyed my Information Systems class … Continue reading Introduction