Specialization in action: inside a Specialist VC’s playbook for success
Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, discusses whether VCs should broaden or narrow their focus in years to come...
August 7, 2026 • by Jim R. Detert in Leadership • 10 min read • Audio available
Workplace bravery is too often seen through the lens of a few heroic whistleblowers. But choosing small everyday acts of courage is a skill that can be learned by everyone, writes Jim...
Continue readingJune 14, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Leadership • 1 min read • Podcast available
Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, discusses whether VCs should broaden or narrow their focus in years to come...
June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando MartÃn Espejo in Leadership • 5 min read • Podcast available
At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...
June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in Leadership • 6 min read
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....
June 11, 2024 • by Misiek Piskorski in Leadership • 8 min read
Ralph Herbst, Chief Strategy Officer at gene therapy company AskBio (an independently operated subsidiary of Bayer), tells Misiek Piskorski how he has stayed focused on a long-term quest to push the boundaries...
June 10, 2024 • by Lea Wang , Jung Eung Park, Benoit Leleux in Leadership • 6 min read
A new research survey among French business leaders suggests that men and women may approach the issue of stepping down from the top job from quite different perspectives....
June 7, 2024 • by Sophie Bacq, Stephanie Wang in Leadership • 6 min read
Based on a study co-authored with Stephanie Wang, Sophie Bacq explains why we need a new understanding of the lean impact startup and how it can contribute to solving the grand challenges...
June 6, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz in Leadership • 8 min read
Democratic capitalism provides the strongest foundation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth, but European competitiveness is declining alarmingly. Business leaders have a key part to play in raising productivity and creating opportunities to...
June 5, 2024 • by Bedy Yang in Leadership • 9 min read
Fostering women-led VC communities, changing recruiting requirements, and expanding education and mentorship opportunities are crucial to closing the global VC gender gap, writes Bedy Yang, managing partner at 500 Global — a...
June 4, 2024 • by Alyson Meister in Leadership • 9 min read
Marc Maurer, Co-CEO of On, tells Alyson Meister how the company’s unique culture – defined by five ‘Spirits’ – is helping chart its path to becoming the world’s most premium sportswear brand....
June 4, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett in Leadership • 7 min read
Now that the dust has settled, what should executives make of President Biden’s recent restrictions on certain goods sources from China?...
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