CEO Spotlight

2022 was a year of turbulence for business, especially for companies in Eastern European countries. But even in such a difficult situation, some companies manage not only to maintain, but also to develop business – to enter new markets and develop new areas. We talked with NEQSOL Holding CEO Yusif...

Embedded finance, an evolving payment model that creates a more direct route between companies and those they do business with,  is increasing in appeal to small and not-so-small businesses for a number of reasons. Priority’s CEO Thomas Priore maintains that as more entrepreneurs embrace this flexible alternative payment model that...

In any discussion of Toronto’s economic and architectural future, Canadian developer Sam Mizrahi is at the center, just as his sleek and beautiful towers are becoming centerpieces of the city’s skyline. His most ambitious project is also his most dramatic statement: “The One,” the innovative skyscraper currently rising from its...

You probably don’t know Dr. Kevin Sands, but chances are you’ve familiar with his work. Have you ever seen a celebrity with a million-dollar smile? He’s the man behind the pearly whites.  As the pre-eminent cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, Dr. Kevin Sands has built a reputation for helping high-profile...

In 2005, George W. Bush started his second term as president of the United States; King Charles, then still a prince, married Camilla Parker Bowles; and Don Lindsay signed on as president and CEO of preeminent mining company Teck Resources Limited.  In Lindsay’s nearly 18 years at the helm of...

Yaroslav Shakula is the founder and CEO of YARD Hub, a Web3 venture studio that helps startups and businesses to launch and establish any blockchain-related projects. He is a serial entrepreneur who started his journey when he was only 18 years old. Yaroslav has served in advisory roles for various...

The University Challenge presenter, Jeremy Paxman, decided to invest in the drink industry like many other celebrities. British journalist and author invested in Scotland's first organic whiskey distillery, which is called Scottish Nc'nean Distillery, located on the Morvern Peninsula in the western Highlands. Of course, this story's impressive point is...

The global COVID-19 pandemic caused seismic shifts in human behavior, ranging from telecommuting to baking bread. Outdoor gatherings gave people a safer way to mingle and a break from being inside. Such behavioral changes whetted customers’ already strong appetite for designing an “outside room” as an extension of the home. ...

Tatyana Bakalchuk is a Russian entrepreneur and founder of Wildberries, one of Russia's largest online retailers. She founded the company in 2004, and it has since grown into a multibillion-dollar business, making it one of Russia's most successful e-commerce companies. Bakalchuk began her career as a teacher, but in 2004,...

At a steady pace, Kim Kardashian continues to grow her businesses. The Kardashians family reality shows have taught us a lot about her life. It's impossible to keep up with the Kardashians, but she always surprises us with her new business ventures. This time the famous star, along with Jay...