Since 2021, Arlequim Technologies has offered cloud virtualization services to customers across Brazil. The company emerged from the entrepreneurial background of Haroldo Jacobovicz, who has spent more than three decades establishing technology-oriented businesses after training as a civil engineer. Curiosity That Redirected a Career An avid consumer of newspapers and […]
Crowdfunding Democratizes Biotechnology Investment Access Biotechnology investment has traditionally been restricted to institutional investors and accredited individuals meeting substantial net worth requirements. Recent regulatory changes and digital platforms are beginning to democratize access, allowing retail investors to participate in early-stage cellular therapy development. Equity crowdfunding platforms enable companies to raise […]
The Intelligence Briefing That Makes Better Sales Conversations Most sales enablement focuses on pitch decks and objection handling. Taylor Thomson focuses on something simpler: making sure his team actually understands prospects’ contexts before conversations begin. Every morning, Thomson spends 15-20 minutes scanning approximately 15 industry newsletters covering retail, marketing, and […]
Most business leaders think in terms of quarterly results, annual performance, and perhaps five-year strategic plans. Karl Studer thinks in terms of generations, building enterprises designed to sustain his grandchildren and their descendants while creating positive impact for others. This long-term perspective shapes every major decision about business expansion, capital […]
Since assuming leadership, James Rondeau has overseen a deliberate enlargement of the Art Institute of Chicago’s contemporary holdings, a strategic effort that has reshaped the museum’s profile in the 21st-century art world. Under his direction, the institution has pursued targeted acquisitions, donor partnerships and commissioning programs to broaden both the […]
How an Unconventional Location Choice Shaped a Private Equity Powerhouse Most private equity titans operate from Manhattan penthouses or Boston brownstones. Sami Mnaymneh runs a $70 billion firm from Miami. The geographic choice in 1993 reflected more than climate preference. It represented a broader philosophy about building organizations differently than […]