Business Strategy
The Shadow CEO: Why the Chief of Staff is the Most Powerful Role in Modern Business
Once a political role, the Chief of Staff is now a corporate power player. Discover why this ‘shadow CEO’ is crucial for business, finance, and investing.
AI Won’t Replace Teachers—It Will Supercharge Them: Inside Pearson’s Plan to Fix Education’s Biggest Flaw
Pearson’s CEO says most kids are unsupported. The fix? An AI co-pilot for teachers, a massive opportunity for tech innovation and startups.
The Cinema vs. Streaming Showdown: Why Your SaaS Startup Should Be Watching
Vue cinema’s CEO says streaming isn’t a threat. This is a masterclass in business strategy, UX, and tech innovation for any startup or SaaS company.
Beyond the Pitch: Deconstructing the Multi-Million Dollar Investment Strategy of Football Manager’s Landmark Update
A deep dive into how Football Manager’s latest update is a masterclass in strategic investing, market economics, and financial technology principles.
The AI Takeover: What a Secret Academic Leaderboard Reveals About Our Future
Academic research reveals a stunning trend: AI papers dominate business school downloads, signaling a massive shift in future business strategy and innovation.
From Ivory Tower to Global Economy: The Hidden Influence of Academic Research on Your Finances
Discover how academic research from top business schools directly influences economic policy, financial regulations, and your investment portfolio.
Beyond the Bar Tab: The Financial Engineering Keeping Mega-Brewers Profitable
Discover the financial engineering behind mega-brewers. Learn how they use price hikes and cost cuts to maximize free cash flow and reward investors.
O2’s Pricing Fiasco: A Masterclass in What Not to Do for SaaS and Tech Startups
O2’s pricing fiasco is a critical lesson for tech startups on the importance of trust and transparency in the subscription economy.
The Disruption Express: How Virgin’s Challenge to Eurostar Could Reshape European Travel and Investing
Virgin Trains is set to challenge Eurostar’s long-held monopoly, a move poised to reshape European travel, finance, and infrastructure investing.
Navigating the Gauntlet: How Businesses Are Battling a Perfect Economic Storm and What It Means for Investors
Businesses face a perfect storm of rising costs and staffing shortages. This post analyzes the challenges, strategies for resilience, and key implications for investors.
Spice Girls & Stock Tickers: Unpacking the Investment Economics of the Girl Group Phenomenon
The rise and fall of girl groups offer timeless lessons in business strategy, market economics, and the evolution of asset valuation for today’s investors.
Kodak’s Second Shot: Can a “Blue-Collar CEO” Reboot a Fallen Giant?
Kodak, a symbol of corporate failure, is attempting a quiet turnaround under CEO Jim Continenza. Is this a new chapter or a final gasp?