What investors need to know about venture capital
Entrepreneurs drive the economy but only if they have the funds to bring their ideas to life. In this article we demystify venture capital for potential investors and examine how to minimize...
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Discover your superpower: rewiring how you think, collaborate, and decide
December 1, 2023 • by Albrecht Enders in I by IMD Book Club • 10 min read
Organizations of every size and shape today know it’s crucial to bridge the gap between innovation and execution – but it’s a hard feat to accomplish and very often they get it...
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Beyond clicks and likes: Navigating the art of immersive storytelling
From hyper-personalization to digital storefronts and compelling experiences, industry experts share how luxury brands are using the latest technology and trends to capture the attention of consumers....
Insights into the world of Venture Capital
December 1, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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In this new series from IMD and its Venture Asset Management Initiative, experts explore the dynamic realm of venture capital. Where innovation meets investment, and ideas transform into thriving enterprises....
Beyond the hype: navigating the intricacies of family offices
From the rise of wealth creation in Asia to the challenges posed by volatile financial sectors – the complexities, strategies, and considerations for families venturing into the world of specialized wealth management....
Should you put your faith in engagement or divestment?
November 27, 2023 • by Michael Skapinker in Audio articles • 9 min read
The Church of England has moved away from engagement and sold its fossil fuel shares, but to whose benefit? The shares have most likely been bought by investors who care little about...
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Making the business case for the circular economy
If we are to move away from a take-make-waste economic model, we need to showcase concrete examples of how organizations can create innovative business models for eliminating waste, reusing materials, and regenerating...
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AI ethics and the future of data
November 24, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Innovation • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike and Amit discuss how big tech can mitigate ethical problems in AI and what role regulation will play in this rapidly growing industry....
Why Warren Buffett has bet on “bad” strategy in Japan’s comeback
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has identified five Japanese trading houses that he believes will profit from an improving economic outlook and a more shareholder-friendly regime in Japan. Patrick Reinmoeller explains the surprising...
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Why national policies on artificial intelligence matter for countries’ prosperity
Artificial intelligence is set to transform the world – but who stands to benefit and who will lose? Arturo Bris, Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center, considers how previous technological advances...
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