CVTrust and the Smart Certificate

Entrepreneurship has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic field of academic inquiry, capturing the attention of scholars in management and other social science and engineering disciplines. Its significance extends beyond academia to policymakers and p...

Existing research on social entrepreneurship has tended to focus on its favorable outcomes and positive societal impacts. While we acknowledge and commend this optimistic perspective, we contend that the lack of robust and systematic attention giv...

Absa faced a critical rise in cyberattacks, and with the cybersecurity talent gap widening, the company urgently needed a long-term solution. To address this, former CISO Sandro Bucchianeri launched the Cybersecurity Academy in 2019, an initiative to reskill employees. It eventually partnered with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute MII and the Hein Wagner Academy, taking a chance on disadvantaged youth and people with visual impairment. When Bucchianeri's successor, Manoj Puri, took over, he was skeptical about the program, suspecting it was just a marketing tactic. However, after visiting the academy, he was impressed by the resilience and determination of the students. Despite concerns from Absa's leadership about the graduates' readiness, Puri pushed for their integration via internships, recognizing their potential and the importance of Absa's commitment to social responsibility. A key figure in the program's success was Nicole Cader from the security education team. Serving as mentor and advocate, she helped bridge the gap between the young graduates' backgrounds and the expectations of corporate culture. She supported not only their technical development but also their adaptation to workplace norms, helping line managers understand the unique challenges these interns faced. The Cybersecurity Academy's success proved the value of investing in talent from underrepresented backgrounds. As the program grew, Cader expanded partnerships with external organizations to ensure graduates found meaningful employment, making the academy a sustainable talent pipeline. Her leadership, alongside Absa's long-term commitment to the program, has cemented the Cybersecurity Academy as an essential part of the company's future.

This study investigates whether male and female entrepreneurs exhibit systematic differences in the customer learning actions they pursue, and how those actions convert to venture performance. Drawing from a dyadic sample of founders and startup a...

Set in 2024, the case describes the trajectory of Nike's success and how it had recently lost its way. The company was experiencing its worst slump in more than 10 years. Since 2020, CEO Donahoe oversaw a significant shift away from wholesale, wit...

Digital transformation introduces a new set of parameters for firm innovation. Existing literature has found that family firms vary on their willingness to innovate. However, explanations of the factors that lead to a family firm’s (un)willingness...

In an interview with IMD’s Didier Bonnet, aerospace veteran Mike Ambrose shared his insights on pulling off a successful digital transformation in one of the world’s most complex industries.

In an era defined by advanced AI and behavioral data, Apple’s 'Evil Steve' test exemplifies a proactive approach to ethical decision-making and responsible data governance.

Frank's transformation from overwhelmed investor to empowered leader demonstrates how coaching and collaboration enabled him to stand back, delegate, and recover his life.

The case describes Legendary Foods Africa, a food-tech company founded in 2020 in Ghana by Canadian entrepreneur Shobhita Soor. Legendary Foods Africa is focused on farming, processing and selling palm weevil larvae products for human consumption....