Ideas Made to Matter

The top 10 MIT Sloan stories of 2016–2017

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A new look at the housing crisis, “30 Under 30” entrepreneurs, and platform strategy led headlines this year.

Jun 8, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Computing

Lightmatter wins MIT $100K Launch

“Shrink wrap for crap” wins audience choice; pipe-traveling robot wins data analytics prize.

May 18, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Cybersecurity

How to survive a hack: Management trumps technology

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Companies must build a culture of security, or risk a disastrous attack on data and infrastructure.

May 18, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Technology

Solstice wins MIT Clean Energy Prize with efficient metering for developing nations

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Technology will give Nigerian households greater control over energy consumption.

Apr 19, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Technology

MIT maker event showcases combat robots and devices designed to curb sexual assault

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MITxMake is the first MIT-branded maker festival.

Mar 30, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Technology

Building rockets with “zero human labor”

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Student’s work on a space startup may lead to faster rocket manufacturing.

Mar 3, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Cryptocurrency

Santander executive outlines the case for blockchain disruption

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Bitcoin technology may hold key to better banking.

Dec 15, 2016
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Ideas Made to Matter Platform Strategy

Retailer rewards programs get an overhaul with UTU

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Father and son launch a global mobile loyalty and rewards points business.

Nov 10, 2016
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Ideas Made to Matter Technology

Farm Aid: MIT tech startup brings credit access to rural farmers

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New company offers farmers direct access to supplies and credit.

May 19, 2016
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

What we learned at MIT Sloan’s first private space industry conference

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You will be able to go to space. And there are serious people serious about colonizing Mars.

Apr 12, 2016
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