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As Generative AI (Gen AI) revolutionizes industries, the challenge for organizations isn’t just technological integration—it’s preparing their workforce to thrive alongside this transformative tool. Training employees to use Gen AI effectively is critical, but the real differentiator is engagement. When employees are invested in their learning journey, they’re more likely...

A Creative Path With Purpose Maurice Bouchard’s story is not the typical one you hear in business circles. He didn’t climb a corporate ladder or chase a fast-moving startup scene. Instead, he carved out a life that blends art, family, and a lifelong passion for imagination. “I’ve always seen art...

Traditional education models often emphasize rigid pathways, teaching students to solve problems in one prescribed way and rewarding them primarily for arriving at the “right” answer. This approach prioritizes outcomes over the creative and critical thinking skills that develop during the process. While accuracy remains important, today’s classrooms must evolve...

The Global Divide in Minimum Wages: In 2025, the gulf between the world’s highest and lowest minimum wages is staggering. A full-time worker in Germany earns an annual minimum wage of $41,114, while workers in Lesotho scrape by on the equivalent of just $452. The contrast underscores not only income inequality...

In 2025, Dmitry Orekhov, the CEO and partner of Platform24, was named Telecommunications Executive of the Year at the Stevie International Business Awards, one of the world’s premier business honors. The honor capped off years of innovation, expansion, and bold strategic decisions that turned a nascent TV aggregator into one...

The ceiling of ambition is never determined by vision alone. It is defined by the foundation beneath it. For artificial intelligence (AI), that foundation is data. No amount of processing power, no matter how vast, can transform poor-quality data into groundbreaking insights. You cannot box wisdom into a form, compress...

Egor Godionenko — the first CEO of Aquabreather and a key co-creator of the Aquabreather Hydroid underwater breathing device — shares what he learned building a globally distributed team, managing risks, and taking his device from concept to international launch. He offers practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to bring a...

Tesla’s Stock Rebound and Musk’s $1 Billion Purchase A Signal That Shook the Market: In September 2025, Elon Musk’s $1 billion open-market purchase of Tesla stock marked his first direct buy since February 2020. The move immediately lifted shares by 6%, reversing weeks of volatility and reigniting investor debates over Tesla’s...

Rare coins are more than historical artifacts—they are alternative assets that blend rarity, prestige, and long-term value preservation. For CEOs, CFOs, family offices, and hedge fund managers, the high-end coin market represents an underappreciated segment of luxury investments, sitting alongside fine art, wine, and jewelry. With global wealth surging and...

A Leadership Transition at a Pivotal Moment The global retail and manufacturing giant IKEA is preparing for a new chapter in its leadership. Jakub Jankowski, the 49-year-old Polish executive currently serving as managing director of IKEA Industry — the group’s manufacturing arm — has been appointed as the next CEO...