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Because of global macroeconomic concerns, funding for early-stage companies has slowed down. This makes it the perfect time to invest in private equity....
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What will workplace wellbeing look like in the future?
August 24, 2023 • by Alyson Meister in Leadership • 1 min read • 
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In her fourth appearance on ManagementCast Alyson Meister explores the ways in which people put themselves under pressure throughout their careers...
Bioversys: ‘Impact investors should focus more on equitable health’
With investors increasingly focusing on ESG topics, you might think that being a Tech for Good company would help attract funding. This is not always the case, says Marc Gitzinger, CEO of...
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Grownate: Making it easier for corporates and customers to do good
Frustrated by the limitations of using technology to do good in the non-profit sector, Lotta Relander decided to found Grownate, a digital platform that helps corporates and brands connect with their customers...
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To innovate successfully for Asia, innovate within Asia
Firms need to innovate to stay relevant, and Asia offers tremendous possibilities. But multinationals wishing to do business there face several challenges specific to the region. A new study by IMD and...
Why the consumer dreams of 3D printing have flopped
August 17, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Professors Amit Joshi and Mike Wade discuss why 3D printing hasn't delivered on its promises...
Lessons from a ride of purpose and endurance
August 17, 2023 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Magazine • 11 min read • Podcast available
Olympian Rebecca Wardell tells Heather Cairns-Lee how a 20,000 km bike ride from Lausanne to New Zealand taught her the importance of managing her mindset, resilience, teamwork, and the kindness of strangers...
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In the footsteps of Nikola Tesla: driving the electrification of the auto industry
August 15, 2023 • by Didier Bonnet in Innovation • 9 min read • Podcast available
Inspired by electrical engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, Mate Rimac, CEO of the electric supercar company Rimac Automobili, is helping to drive a revolution in the automotive sector....
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The traps to avoid when setting up a digital healthcare business
Social entrepreneur Sibongile Manganyi co-founded Alma Clinics in 2018 to increase primary care access to low-income communities in South African townships. Here are her five tips on starting a digital healthcare business....
Think local: approaching business in Africa without the usual excuses
“In Africa, the low hanging fruits are the size of watermelons,” the former President of Dow Africa, Stéphane Paquier, memorably told me. Here, I look at three reasons European companies are still...
Alyson Meister on how to build a better workplace
August 10, 2023 • by Alyson Meister in Management Cast • 2 min read • Podcast available
Meister discusses how to promote a culture of well-being and why companies need to promote change and engagement with staff to get the most out of their workforce...
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