Datanami last week announced its list of 2022’s People to Watch. Datanami last week announced its list of 2022’s People to Watch. Eight men, four women. Six whites, six from cultures under-represented. “I can’t say that it’s a scientific process,” EIC Alex Woodie told us.
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If you’re interested in a truly global picture of how tech is transforming business and society, explore Rest of World, a fascinating newsletter franchise.
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The 11-year-old newsletter can’t find a buyer, so 22 more employees are shown the door, says Insider.
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