Thought Leadership
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How a mission to cut food waste launched a multimillion-dollar venture
Josh Domingues put purpose before profit when he created the Flashfood app to sell less-than-perfect groceries at discounted prices. A case study by Reza Satchu explores Domingues' successes and failures, and what other social entrepreneurs can learn
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In pursuit of financial sustainability: Startup incubators as equity investors
By taking equity stakes in the startups they support, incubators can align their success with that of their incubatees, creating a more sustainable and impactful model for nurturing innovation
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How race can impact sourcing decisions
Winning contracts from buyer firms is crucial to the survival of small businesses — but racial bias can get in the way
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AI is powerful but is it fair? This new approach levels the playing field
In the rush to adopt AI, many organizations are overlooking a critical issue: fairness. Ensuring AI systems make decisions that don't unfairly disadvantage individuals or groups is crucial
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Why airline companies switched from renting to buying planes
Professor Mohan Venkatachalam found that a new accounting rule made leasing less attractive for public airlines
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Should the SEBI chief step down?
It is time Madhabi Puri Buch and the Board of SEBI applied the same standards that they would expect from the Board of a listed company if the CEO was under a cloud
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Blueprints for tomorrow's workplace culture
Initiatives that shape work culture are key to improving employee engagement, meeting stakeholder expectations, leveraging the latest in technology, and preparing organisations to better survive and thrive in a dynamic world
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The Chinese EV company that made battery swapping work
Automotive company Nio's battery-swapping technology offers a viable alternative to charging stations
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What makes an effective leader in healthcare?
From setting strategy, establishing organizational mission and values, and selecting the right talent, the skills of healthcare leadership are changing
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Reskilling and upskilling: The key to staying competitive
Reskilling and upskilling have become essential strategies for companies striving to maintain a competitive edge and adapt to technological advancements
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Big investors say they use ESG to reduce risk (but mostly focus on the E and G)
A new survey offers a rare window into how the world's largest institutional investors think about environmental, social, and governance priorities