CEO Opinions

Nearly two decades after its founding, Etsy has grown from a niche marketplace for handcrafted goods to a multi-billion-dollar e-commerce powerhouse, boasting over seven million sellers and more than 90 million buyers. Speaking at the Web Summit tech event in Lisbon, CEO Josh Silverman emphasized that artificial intelligence is now...

The 2024 KPMG CEO Outlook gathered perspectives from over 1,300 CEOs at major global corporations, including 400 based in the United States, to assess how they are navigating ongoing market volatility. The study highlighted that while CEOs are eager to capitalize on the potential of generative AI (GenAI), challenges such...

One of my favorite things about speaking at a conference is that if you keep your eyes and ears open, you will likely get more value than you give. As hard as I may try, I can only do so much in an hour versus the many hours I spend...

Work relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with peers, or managing up, strong relationships fuel our wellbeing, growth, and performance—what I like to call the three pedals of excellence. Yet, relationships are often the forgotten factor when helping teams through change....

In the ever-changing world of corporate leadership, the concept of spirituality may seem out of place.  Along with the pandemic, AI and being diagnosed with breast cancer this year, it is something I never thought I’d be experiencing, let alone sharing my thoughts through writing and research. Traditionally, discussions of spirituality...

Global oil prices are anticipated to hover between $70 and $80 per barrel in 2025, remaining consistent with 2024 levels. However, uncertainties around supply persist due to heightened geopolitical risks, according to Russell Hardy, CEO of Vitol, the largest independent oil trading company worldwide. The potential rollback of OPEC+ production...

Infrastructural Innovations in Playing Fields: In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of infrastructure in the growth and development of any sector is critical, and this is no less true for sports. Modern infrastructure is foundational to enhancing sports performance, expanding sports participation, and fostering global competitiveness. The evolving dynamics of...

In a rapidly changing labor market shaped by technology and shifting workforce preferences, freelancing is taking center stage. According to Xenios Thrasyvoulou, Founder and CEO of TalentDesk.io, the freelance economy is poised for long-term growth, despite the complex interplay of forces impacting its trajectory. In a recent interview with me,...

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman recently highlighted that limited computing capacity is delaying the company’s new product releases. During a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Altman explained that the increasing complexity of AI models, coupled with restrictions on compute resources, is forcing OpenAI to make challenging decisions regarding resource allocation....

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently affirmed the company's position as the industry leader in search, pledging a robust defense against the ongoing antitrust case. Responding to inquiries about potential contract impacts, including those with major partners like Apple, Pichai stated that Google will contest the ruling vigorously. Pichai emphasized that...