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Over the past five decades, Philip Anschutz has amassed significant wealth through ventures in oil, railroads, telecommunications, real estate, and entertainment, which currently reaches an estimated $15,2 billion. He is the majority owner of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and holds a stake in the MLS’s Los Angeles Galaxy. Additionally,...

Gina Rinehart, Australia's wealthiest woman and a prominent patron of the National Gallery, finds herself at the center of a controversy surrounding an exhibition by notable Australian artist Vincent Namatjira. Among Namatjira's works is a caricature portrait of Rinehart, alongside depictions of 20 other famous figures, including Queen Elizabeth, footballers, singers, and politicians, all rendered in caricature....

The saying goes “Don’t Judge a Book by the Cover” but the fact is we all do. Perhaps a more accurate saying is “You only get one chance to make a good first impression,” so you should make the most of it. That’s why, in your career as a C-level...

The UH-60 Black Hawk, a groundbreaking helicopter introduced by Sikorsky Aircraft in 1979, has earned its status as one of the world's most widely utilized military aircraft. It is an indispensable asset to the US Army and other global military forces, excelling in many essential roles such as search and...

In 2023, the startup landscape experienced a whirlwind of activity as investors poured capital into emerging businesses. A unicorn company refers to a privately held firm with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. As of May 2024, the global count of unicorns has surpassed 1,200. Among the most prominent unicorns are...

When discussing the leaders in setting trends and promoting artists in the music industry, Brandon Silverstein is one of the biggest names that comes to mind. In tandem with his management, publishing, and production company S10 Entertainment, of which he is both founder and CEO, Silverstein's work has resulted in...

A start-up founded in 2017, Nfinite has seen significant success with the launch of its SaaS e-merchandising platform, which allows for the automatic creation of visuals from 3D product models. Alexandre de Vigan, its founder, discusses his journey and ambitions and the imminent launch of a technology for creating synthetic...

We’ve all heard the age-old adage ‘play to your strengths’. Yet, as humans, we often find ourselves fixating on weaknesses rather than embracing our strengths. It's almost as if we're wired to hone in on what's wrong or lacking, rather than recognising and capitalising on what's right and strong. It's...

When I began leading workshops for CEO forums in late 2016, most groups displayed a check-in sheet on an easel, which included sections to note how each member felt on a scale of 1-10 in business, personal, and health. The check-in also included enough space to note whatever challenge, opportunity,...

Anand Jain, the Chairman of Jai Corp Limited, shares a lifelong friendship with Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited. In 2007, he ranked as the 11th richest Indian, with a staggering net worth of $4 billion. However, by 2012, his net worth had decreased to $525 million. Anand's...