CEO Agenda

This week, Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee engaged in strategic discussions with top executives from Meta, Qualcomm, and Amazon, aiming to forge new collaborations in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and semiconductor technology. The South Korean tech leader announced on Thursday that Lee's meetings were centered on strengthening partnerships with...

It is never easy to grasp people's needs. The market is crowded, and consumers’ needs are often transient. Sometimes the companies themselves create needs for future consumers.  However, when a company manages to understand the need of a specific market, this allows to structure a significant initial competitive advantage. Britt St....

Rebiha Helimi, CEO and Founder of R&H Properties, recently organized an elite event at the prestigious Conrad Dubai, drawing key players from Africa's business elite and Dubai's top real estate developers. Esteemed attendees included representatives from major firms such as Emaar Properties, Nakheel, Meraas, Sobha Realty, Meydan Group, Deyaar, Omniyat,...

Timbuktoo and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently participated in the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, engaging with business leaders to foster innovation and support the entrepreneurial aspirations of Africa's youth. The event attracted over 2,000 participants, including thought leaders, executives, and decision-makers, all focused on shaping the continent's...

Many years ago, the owner of a Florida-based advertising agency told me a story about her daughter’s soccer team that I’ll never forget. As the story goes, her daughter wasn't thrilled with how the coach led the team, so she began to share her feelings with her teammates. As she lobbied others to...

A few years ago when I was looking to rent a house for the first time in 30 years, I was unsuccessful for the first 6 houses I applied for. I couldn’t understand it - I ran my own successful business, I had money in the bank, and great references....

In the ever-evolving landscape of work, the emergence of generative AI has sparked both curiosity and concern among professionals. Yet, for independent knowledge workers who navigate the complexities of high-end tasks daily, this technological advancement offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges. My conversation with Miles Everson, CEO of...

The decision to transition from comfortable employment to starting a business can be both daunting and exciting for the entrepreneur. However, the reality is that 80% of startups fail within the first year, and many of these failures are typically caused by a lack of cash flow. Ego can be...

More than 2,500 years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change.” Fast-forward to 2024, and his words couldn’t ring truer. The pace of change and rate of uncertainty seems to be accelerating quicker than ever. Whether it’s adjusting to new industry standards, recovering from natural...

No leadership team, no leadership cohort and no enterprise can fully achieve their potential without working as one. Every leader knows this to be true but how do they do it? The starting point is the recognition that working as one is about sharing because without sharing, there is inevitably...