In the world of Startups, 2022 was a challenging year, particularly in the technology space. Yet the first half of 2023 has experienced renewed energy and anticipated activity. According to McKinsey Technology Council July 2023 report, “Generative AI deserves much of the credit for ushering in this revival, but it stands as just one of many
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For today’s global CEOs and C-Suite leaders, the business world is filled with post-pandemic demands, challenges, and opportunities. From global economic pressure and geopolitical instability to increased workforce demands in the dynamic hybrid workplace, the landscape is incredibly complex. CEOs are expected to articulate company purpose, address employee mental health and wellbeing, and strategically
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It’s a global world. Tech enables conversations with people on multiple continents in multiple time zones. Video conferencing links people across the globe 24/7. AI-powered language tools such as Google Translate change one language to another with a click. You can watch a presentation in another country on your smart phone through airpods that travel
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0 or 4IR) is here. More and more organizations are harnessing new technologies to drive productivity, sustainability, and growth. Digitization, data analytics, enhanced connectivity, and human-machine interaction such as AI and machine learning, are setting the course for the next chapter in manufacturing. The Global Lighthouse Network The Global Lighthouse
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Today’s business environment is constantly changing. The external forces which shape customers’ lives, needs, and expectations are ever-shifting, as well. Consumers and business professionals are experience-focused and demand good value. In a fast-paced, digital-driven world, brands must deliver on promises effectively and efficiently. When needs are not met, customers expect rapid response and a personal
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The current business environment is complex at best, disjointed and disrupted at worst. Post-covid talent market is tight and employee demands have shifted. The global supply chain remains tumultuous, showing little if any sign of returning to order in the near term. Technology is evolving rapidly, driving a deluge of new platforms and other tech
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When Facebook rebranded as Meta, those familiar with the Metaverse understood the economic opportunity recognized by Zuckerberg and his colleagues, while those who had yet to pay attention, took notice. Defining the Metaverse The Metaverse is the convergence of two tech concepts: 1) virtual reality (VR) where one views a 3-D environment, shifting perspective by
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are serious topics for businesses everywhere. Building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace was a pre-COVID priority, as many companies had already created positions and initiatives to address DEI issues, including discrimination in talent acquisition, lack of race and gender diversity in teams, departments, and management, as well as
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