CEO Perspectives

Delaware-based Open.cx, a trailblazer in AI-driven customer support, has announced raising $1.52 million (€1.48 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment, secured from prominent backers including Y Combinator, Spacetime (the investment arm of Mollie and Bird founder Adriaan Mol), Koen Köppen (Mollie CEO), Pioneer Fund, Kulveer Taggar, Propeller Fund,...

Africa continues to position itself as a region of robust economic dynamism, with several nations expected to achieve significant GDP growth in 2025. According to the World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), GDP growth across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is forecasted to accelerate. The IMF report stated...

The world’s highest-paid athletes, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, have continued to grow their wealth through strategic investments, with a particular focus on the tourism sector. In 2024, these ventures propelled their earnings to record-breaking levels. Tennis star Rafael Nadal has been a notable example of this trend....

Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest $3 billion in India over the next two years to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud capabilities, including the development of new data centers. The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella, who emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing AI innovation in the...

We all want to make the world a better place to live. We live in extraordinary times when there is more wealth and opportunity on the planet than ever before, yet there is a feeling for many that things are getting worse and civilization is heading into decline. The Noble...

As AI reshapes the workplace, a significant disconnect is emerging between eager employees and cautious leaders. While nearly 90% of workers recognize AI’s benefits, leadership hesitancy risks stifling innovation and dampening morale. This article explores how organizations can bridge this gap through AI literacy, fostering a culture of experimentation, and...

Ascot Racecourse has announced that prize money at the venue will reach an unprecedented $22.17 million in 2025, marking a historic milestone. Among the highlights, the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes will boast a prize fund of approximately $1.9 million, making it the richest race ever held...

2024 proved to be a landmark year for Nvidia, with its soaring stock performance driving extraordinary wealth creation not only for CEO Jensen Huang but also for three of its longest-serving board members. This unique achievement saw the directors ascend into billionaire status, a rarity among corporate boards. Tench Coxe,...

Sands China CEO and President Grant Chum recently emphasized that Macao is shifting its focus away from gaming to establish itself as a destination for sports and entertainment. His comments came during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the city, which concluded on Friday. Chum highlighted a partnership announced in...

Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is projected to gain momentum, with average expansion forecasted at 3.7% in 2024, rising to 4.5% in 2025, according to projections by the GCC Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) in Muscat. The growth is expected to moderate slightly to 3.5% in 2026, primarily...