Why venture capitalists aren’t afraid of losing money
Unlike traditional investors that focus on diversification to minimize risk, VCs need to embrace the Power Law if they are to achieve outsized returns....
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This much I know: The dos and don’ts of a new CEO
Becoming the leader of a successful organization requires profound shifts in mindset and behavior. Kevin O’Brien, CEO of Gammon Construction, shares lessons for first-time CEOs. ...
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Three filters for making business decisions in the age of stakeholder capitalism
Companies have a tightrope to walk in balancing the competing interests of a broad set of critical stakeholders. This three-step framework can crystallize the delicate trade-offs -- leading to better, more informed...
The obstacles standing in the way of female entrepreneurs
October 2, 2023 in Business • 7 min read • 
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What’s stopping more female entrepreneurs from setting up or scaling-up their businesses? It’s not ambition, but a lack of female investors – and a fear of taking control of the finances....
Integration, interoperability, inclusion: igniting the e-commerce boom in Asia
Asian governments should converge trade rules and improve the ease of doing digital business across borders so more enterprises can benefit from the e-commerce boom, says Kati Suominen....
What makes AI today so much more advanced than its predecessors?
September 29, 2023 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Business • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss how AI has moved on from closed applications to solving complex context-less problems...
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