The financial services industry is one of the remaining sectors that technology still needs to defeat and conquer. Over the past year, it seems that every passing week brought with it a new disruptive technology start-up; from fintech to regtech and medtech – the traditional, monopolised and somewhat draconian industries...

One of the most prevalent issues within the American workforce is the cultural and social difference among the various employed generations, especially between the millennial generation and their predecessors. These cohorts, the Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, and Gen Xers, complain that Millennial workers want the immediacy of nice salaries and perks,...

Throughout the years, we’ve seen email marketing do amazing things. Even now, it is still one of the most efficient ways to convert prospects into paying customers. When you spend time building an email list, you get the chance to create engagement at any hour and time of the day....

Reading is essential for the growth of a person. In reading, we experience and learn from the author’s experience. As 2017 unfolds, here’s a list of books that female authors wrote that should be on your list; they will give you insights and inspiration about leadership. 7. "Own It: The...

Entrepreneurship is challenging, although when you run a company you end up realizing eventually that some of those challenges are actually pretty rewarding. Experienced business owners must learn to overcome all obstacles, regardless of their level of difficulty. One of your core duties will be working as hard as possible...

In today’s digital time, establishing your brand is as easy as creating a strong online presence. The availability of online marketing strategies has leveled the playing field for everyone from small to large-scale businesses. Knowing how to make use of these strategies can spell all the difference.  So you’ve come...

What is worse than having to fire a key employee? Having to fire a key employee who is a family member. Even though your son is the best data analyst you know, you should not hire him unless you can answer “Yes” to the following Key Questions: Does this family...

The U.S Economy is booming again. One of the factors that contribute to this growth is the rise of domestic business investment which is increasing take home pay.  This domestic investment, mostly from private companies, exceeds government consumption and expenditures for the first time since the start of data collection (1947). Investment, existing and...

Having launched over forty startups and rebooted ten pivots in our eight years of operation, we have been fortunate to be involved with our share of “unicorns” (Palo Alto Networks, Nimble Storage) and a few unicorns-in-waiting (Sumo Logic, Trifacta and Snowflake Computing). And, to be fair, to stretch the fairytale...

The Volvo Ocean Race provides lessons in leadership, diversity and gaining a competitive edge that smart businesses can learn from – especially now that race CEO Mark Turner has introduced a game-changing rule that will strongly incentivise mixed male and female teams. How to gain a competitive edge when the...