CEO Spotlight

Meet June Lai, the CEO, and scientist behind the high-performance and award-winning manufacturer of protective and stylish smartphone and smart tablet cases, Catalyst. Consumer technology is no doubt changing, as the race towards mass adoption of artificial intelligence (A.I.), augmented reality (AR), and blockchain technologies continues. But the stories that...

How do you end up from a delivery guy to be one of the richest men in the world? Every young student may start ambitious but somewhere along the way the compromises we have to make in order to fit in the conditions we live in, usually, drive us to...

For startups and small ecommerce businesses selling products or services online, remarketing is emerging as a cost-effective alternative to digital advertising. With less upfront advertising investment required and quicker start-up times, remarketing is helping small businesses compete with more established digital brands this holiday season. Luke Battiloro, the founder of...

Entrepreneurs often need guidance to discover the types of business that will provide them with the greatest benefits. One type of business that many beginning entrepreneurs overlook is dropshipping. Dropshipping is the practice of selling products from a dedicated website, generally Shopify, without having to physically deal with the products...

Bio-Science has evolved so much in the last century that it seems unimaginable that there was a time when many people were dying of common diseases like small pox or scarlet (influenza). 21st century presented the world with multiple advancements in science, technology and medicine. Now, even cancer and HIV positive patients can actually expect...

Three things set a brand apart: owning a design capable of being recognized as a signature style, exclusive and unique designs, and its clientele. Jimmy Choo has it all. In the world of haute couture, Jimmy Choo is a name to swear by. For a man with humble beginnings, he...

Blockchain has been around for the last twelve years, since Bitcoin’s inventor mined the first cryptocurrency in early 2009. Over that time, it’s become apparent that the technology offers far greater opportunities than cryptocurrencies. Having been adopted by firms including JPMorgan, Walmart, De Beers, and many others, blockchain technology has...

How to Effectively Start a Business That Creates a Sustained Social Impact. Tell us a bit about yourself and what led you to your current career path.   I grew up in Harlem, NY after emigrating from Saint Lucia at the age of twelve. With the help of nonprofits, I attended...

It’s inevitable that we all need to start somewhere in our careers and as in all new positions, it takes time to get acquainted with a new role and much can be unfamiliar.  I have a very unusual career path to becoming a CEO of Aker BioMarine and learned some...

Setting up and running a business requires extensive monetary and non-monetary efforts. Due to this, entrepreneurs direct their entire focus on it and do not have a solid business management strategy. Not having a plan of how things are going to proceed after a company begins to operate becomes the...