Valentine’s work spans continents, with team members spread across time zones in Dublin, India, the Philippines, and the United States. This global distribution offers distinct advantages, including the ability to maximize productivity. Valentine explains, “We can shoot a deliverable off to our team members overseas. They can start working on it in their morning. And so you start to get into more of a 16-hour production schedule versus an eight-hour production schedule.”
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As she discussed her tenure at MSNBC, Jones acknowledged the significance of being the first Black woman to lead a major news network. “I knew it was a big deal, but I didn’t realize how much people would latch on to it,” she admitted. Despite the weight of this milestone, she remained committed to using her platform to amplify diverse voices and cultivate an inclusive newsroom.
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Entrepreneurship doesn’t always have to start on a grand scale. For instance, he said, you could approach a family member in a business and say “Hey, I'm a social media expert, but I'm going to help you grow your business. And you give me 20% of the increase.” The journey of entrepreneurship will reveal who your true friends are. “You notice who’s a real cheerleader.”
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As Hermès continues to navigate the digital age, Ken Feyder's leadership in IT demonstrates that even in a world of advancing technology, the human touch remains at the heart of luxury retail. His approach ensures that while Hermès embraces digital transformation, it never loses sight of the craftsmanship and personal connections that have defined the brand for generations.
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He described the firm’s role in financing projects that create jobs, promote equity, and revitalize economically disadvantaged areas. “Whether it’s a low-income community investment program or a renewable energy incentive, we take great joy in seeing businesses flourish and projects fulfill their mission,” he explained.
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Cathy O’Brien’s career trajectory is far from linear - she bounced from Tommy Hilfiger to the music industry to her own branding agency to now CEO of Naturopathica. Her path represents a blended interest in business, media, and creativity.
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Experts from Bellcast Partners dive into key strategies for breaking into private equity in a recent webinar. Discover the secrets of private equity pathways, training, recruitment cycles, and interview preparation that are crucial to securing a position in this coveted industry.
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A Business Today seminar featured Dr. Gregory Mankiw’s distinguished career in a moderated discussion by Princeton economics Professor Alan Blinder ’67. A graduate of Princeton University from the class of 1980, Mankiw has been a Harvard professor of economics for 40 years and served as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) from 2003 to 2005 under President George W. Bush.
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With the recent merger of two oil giants in the Permian Basin, American oil is transforming. Consolidation, sustainability and secure oil supply are recurring topics, indicating substantial shifts in the industry within the coming decades.
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Is the solar industry going downhill? The recent decline in California’s solar industry raises concerns for solar’s future.
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Thomas Catalano covers the keynote delivered by Blair Effron, Co-Founder of Centerview Partners, on Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at the 49th International Conference.
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See the statistics for the 2023 IC, from the percentage of first-generation low-income students to acceptance rate.
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So is it true? Does no one read anymore? Is the book-industry slowly eroding along with our collective intelligence? Thankfully, according to James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble, this claim is “utter nonsense.”
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On Sunday, November 5th, James Clavel had the chance to interview Paul Webster, a Managing Partner at Page Executive, a prominent executive recruiting firm in finance.
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Angelique Bellmer Krembs dives into the driving force behind writing You Should Smile More: How to Dismantle Gender Bias in the Workplace.
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From Princeton to Podcaster, Davena Hoskins dives into the unconventional odyssey of 27 Rogue’s founder Scott Newman.
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Interview with Lawrence Wu, a principal at venture capital firm Recharge Capital.
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See what the 2023 IC attendees have to say about the conference!
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Maya Chu interviews Pek Pongpaet Founder & CEO, and Amjad Sidqi, General Manager, at product design consultancy Impekable.
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Human resources notoriously gets a bad reputation, but this is not a sentiment shared by Wagner Denuzzo, the Expert-in-Residence of HR from Silicon Valley executive talent agency A.Team and former executive at global technology giant IBM.
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