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From Red Envelopes to Streaming King: The Netflix Revolution
Netflix’s evolution from a DVD-by-mail service to a global streaming powerhouse is one of the most defining business stories of the 21st century. It is a tale of visionary leadership, technological foresight, and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour. Reed
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Big Blue’s Big Bet: How IBM Transformed Itself for the Age of AI and Cloud
For much of the 20th century, IBM—known affectionately as “Big Blue”—was synonymous with computing. Its mainframes powered governments, corporations, and institutions across the globe, making it the undisputed leader of the tech industry. But as the 21st century dawned and
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The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations
With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has the intellectual capital and policy ambition to stake a serious claim in the global artificial intelligence race. Yet despite the bold rhetoric, its leadership aspirations
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The iRenaissance: How Apple Went from Near-Death to World Domination
In the late 1990s, Apple was teetering on the brink of collapse. A decade later, it was the most valuable company in the world. This is the story of how Steve Jobs’ vision, Tim Cook’s operational brilliance, and Jonathan Ive’s
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A JUUL of an Idea… That May Have Got Most of it Wrong
Vaping is big business, and few companies have seen the spectacular growth — and subsequent decline — as JUUL Labs. In just a few years after its 2015 launch, JUUL took a sizable chunk of the “e-cig” market. The company
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Portobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity
Portobello Capital has cemented its position as the leading mid-market private equity firm in Spain, with over €2bn deployed across multiple funds. Since its founding in 2010, the firm has developed a systematic and replicable investment approach, known as the
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The Midas Touch, or Not So Much? The Mythical Metal vs Shares
Gold is the age-old standard that once underpinned our modern currencies; what value does it have in physical form? In times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical turbulence, gold traditionally serves as an icon of stability. The weighty precious metal has
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From Strength to Strength: Peak Re Expands its Role as a Trusted Reinsurance Partner in Emerging Asia
Mission to Close the Protection Gap Headquartered in Hong Kong, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”) continues to solidify its position as a dedicated global reinsurer focused on serving the evolving needs of insurers in Emerging Asia. Offering Property and
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Sustainable Investment in the Dominican Republic: Driving Economic Development in the Caribbean
The Dominican Republic has emerged as a regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) within Central America and the Caribbean. Over the years, it has become a magnet for major projects across critical sectors, notably tourism, energy, and infrastructure.
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Lee Clow: The Enigma of Cool
He’s the laid-back surfer who redefined advertising, the enigmatic visionary behind Apple’s “1984” and “Think Different” campaigns, and an enduring symbol of West Coast creativity. This is the story of Lee Clow, a man whose influence on modern culture transcends
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