The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes, once the founder and CEO of Theranos, media darling and silicon valley tycoon has suffered an almighty fall from grace. How did it happen?
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How Can Entrepreneurs Lead The Transition To A High-Skilled Economy
In this strange, topsy-turvey pandemic-blighted country, it is the right of the political spectrum, rather than the left, who are criticising businesses for exploiting cheap labour and fueling the supply chains crisis.
In his speech to…
Why Silicon Valley is the Home of the ‘Eureka’ Moment
San Francisco is home to two of the great loves of my life: excellent wine and world-leading tech. As the founder of both an online wine store and a global tech platform, Napa and Silicon Valley speak to my passion for evolving and…
All Eyes on Stripe – Silicon Valley’s Most Prized Private Company
Founded in 2010 in San Francisco by Irish brothers John and Patrick Collinson, Stripe is a payments business whose software platform allows companies to accept online payments. With customers ranging from small websites and apps to tech…
Jack Dorsey Calls Trump Twitter Ban “Right” But “Dangerous”
The Twitter CEO expressed concern about tech companies’ ability to affect the national conversation.
Where Did Tech CEOs Donate During the 2020 Campaign?
With the presidential election finally in its closing hours, and with over $14 billion spent on races, where did tech CEOs put their money?
Walmart’s Amazon Prime Competitor to Launch on 15 September
‘Walmart+’ will grant members free grocery deliveries and fuel discounts at certain petrol stations.
Are We Addicted to Entrepreneurialism?
Though start-up success stories are widely known and lauded, most will never reach the height of success. For aspiring business leaders, could acquisition entrepreneurship represent a more viable route?
Nitin Kumar – Master of the Business Pivot
Almost all start-ups pivot at some point in their evolution, but only a few are successful. A common myth in the industry is that altering the product or its positioning will make the business pivot; just focusing on the product will limit…
Silicon Valley’s Magnificent Four: Behind the Network
We have heard these things many times: “it is all about the network” and “who you know matters more than what you know.” In today’s professional world, networking is the most important skill. People who can develop, scale, maintain and…
Meet Silicon Valley’s Magnificent Four
We have heard these things many times: “it is all about the network” and “who you know matters more than what you know.” In today’s professional world, networking is the most important skill. People who can develop, scale, maintain and…
What Really Caused Google’s Unthinkable Workplace Backlash?
In recent events, Google staff around the world rose together to protest the company’s workplace culture, following claims of sexual harassment, gender inequality and systemic racism. The protests span across the globe, in all major cities…
