Much has been written about Elizabeth Holmes and her Theranos venture. Many analysts note that Theranos failed because the founder embraced the fake it to make it maxim. This piece will attempt to do three things. First, explain the roots of the maxim. Second, illustrate the limits of the maxim. ...

The pursuit of innovation is never-ending in the rapidly evolving world of technology. The diverse talent pool, with a wide range of skills and perspectives, propels this sector into uncharted territory, solving complex problems, and, as a result, advancing society. However, the tech industry is frequently confronted with a recurring...

The average lifespan of an American company is 11.5 years. 50% of start-ups fail within the first 6 months.  So, what is the secret behind Flexischools, a quietly achieving Australian company that has been running for 17 years and captured 25% of the national market, while generating an off shoot which...

2024 will be my third year of restarting a practice introduced by Chris Brogan over a decade ago. Brogan, Chief of Staff to the CEO of Appfire, began a practice in 2006 that I’ve always admired. It’s called My Three Words. Chris describes it this way: “The My Three Words idea is simple....

Richelieu Dennis has made a name in the brand marketing and entrepreneurship world as a beacon of hope for marginalized communities. After founding Sundial Brands — which was acquired by Unilever in 2017 — Dennis went on to launch various startups and brands, including Essence Ventures. He also established the...

As of December 22, 2023, Amancio Ortega was the wealthiest person in Spain, with an estimated net worth of 99.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Sandra Ortega Mera (No. 2, $8.7 billion), Rafael Del (No. 3, $5.5 billion); and Juan Roig (No. 4, $3.7 billion). Isak Andic is the fifth-richest person in Spain, with a...

As of December 22, 2023, James Ratcliffe was the wealthiest person in the United Kingdom, with an estimated net worth of 23.1 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Michael Platt (No. 2, $16.0 billion), Alexander Gerko (No. 3, $11.4 billion) and James Dyson (No. 4, $9.7 billion). John Reece is the fifth-richest person...

As of December 22, 2023, Rafaela Aponte- Diamant  was the wealthiest person in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth of 30.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Gianluigi Aponte (No. 2, $30.0 billion), Ernesto Bertarelli (No. 3, $9.5 billion); and Ivan Glasenberg (No. 4, $9.2 billion). Guillaume Pousaz is the fifth-richest person in Switzerland,...

As of December 22, 2023, Stefan Persson was the wealthiest person in Sweden, with an estimated net worth of 19.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Melker Schorling (No. 2, $11.0 billion), Antonia Ax:son Johnson (No. 3, $9.9 billion); and Finn Rausing (No. 4, $9.4 billion). Kirsten Rausing is the fifth-richest person...