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Denise Coates: ‘Quiet Queen of Online Betting’ Who Keeps Out of the Spotlight
British business leader Denise Coates is the highest-earning woman in Britain — testament to the fact that the odds can
Obituary – Wilbur Addison Smith (1933-2021): Lion of African Literature
A charming chauvinist, addicted to adventure, and in his personal life often as ruthless as the characters depicted in his
Ferdinand Grapperhaus, Jr: Putting a Brave (and Smart) Face on the World’s New Constructions
The building industry is one of the main contributors of greenhouse gas emissions. According to a 2019 report from the
Clarisse Merlet: Building a Better Future, One FabBRICK at a Time
The fashion industry is known for glitz and glamour — but it’s one of the biggest polluters on the planet.
Russell Westbrook – The Career and Rewards that Came from a Simple Question: Why Not…?
Russell Westbrook may not wear a championship ring — yet — but the NBA star gives a championship performance on
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Captain Cool Meets his Younger Self to Pass on Business Tips
Mahendra Singh “MS” Dhoni, one of India’s most celebrated cricket players, has earned the nickname “Captain Cool” for his calm
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill: ‘Cheap Childcare’ Led to Winning Athletics Career, Jokes Ennis-Hill
Britain’s most celebrated track and field athlete, Jessica Ennis-Hill, announced her retirement from professional sports at the end of 2016.
Texans Sports Star JJ Watt has Acumen, Altruism, and Ability
American football was all abuzz wondering where celebrated NFL free-agent Justin James “JJ” Watt would end up after negotiating his
Anna Radulovski: ‘Mompreneur’ Shares Struggles and Wins: is This the Next Unicorn in the Making…?
Anna Radulovski doesn’t just want to make money — she wants to make impacts. Born and raised in the Ukraine,
Dr Chitwan Malhotra: Healthcare Hands Meet Across the Waters in Push for Rebuild
The global pandemic has exposed the flaws and inequalities of the world’s healthcare systems. But doctor Chitwan Malhotra, the executive
Dame Helena Morrissey: Women Rising to the Top and Helping Business to Flourish
Dame Helena Morrissey understands how isolating and intimidating it can be for women in the male-dominated financial sector. She’s a
Mackenzie Scott: Giving Wealth Away
Mackenzie Scott, the third-richest woman in the world, last year started giving her wealth away. “There are lots of resources
SASB CEO Janine Guillot: Following Personal Passions Into the World of Sustainability
Janine Guillot, CEO of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), has an enduring love of the great outdoors that has
Charlene Cranny: Tipping-Point Year on the Road to Net-Zero Reality, with a Transition Truly Under Way
Future generations will look back on 2020 as a year defined by the Covid-19 crisis, but Charlene Cranny believes it
Dissident’s Daughter, Crusader for Health and Women’s Rights: Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al-Missned
When Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, mother of current Emir of Qatar, inaugurated WISH 2020 (World Summit For Health) in Doha
Appreciation of ESG Values Has Increased During Pandemic, says Asset Manager of Goldman Sachs Sheila Patel
As a keen angler, Sheila Patel knows that the secret to hooking a big trout is to deliver the fly
Justin Yifu Lin: Eastern Perspectives, Western Preconceptions, and Prospects for Shared Economic Growth
Justin Yifu Lin made history in 2008 as the first non-Westerner appointed as chief economist and senior vice-president of the
Poverty Myths, and Professorial ‘Power Couple’ Dispelling Them
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo give new meaning to the term “power couple”. The husband-and-wife team are economics professors at
Lucrezia Reichlin: Data Pioneer Hopes for a New Era of Economic Co-operation
Italian economist Lucrezia Reichlin is recognised as one of the pioneers of big data. Reichlin made history as the first
Cristina Junqueira, Nubank Co-Founder: Brazil’s Wonder Woman of Fintech
When the first Nubank card transaction was made in Brazil on April 1, 2014, you wouldn’t have been a fool
Atif Mian: Theory, Practice, and Macro-economic Reality in a World Longing for Rebound
“Economic disasters are almost always preceded by a large increase in household debt.” The above proclamation comes from a critically
Reshma Sohoni: An Identity and an Ambition Forged Through a Lifetime of Migration — and Adaptation
Reshma Sohoni migrated to the US from India at the age of 10, moved to France to pursue an MBA
Hadiyah Mujhid, CEO and founder of HBCU.vc: George Floyd’s Death Brought in Flood of VC Offers for Black Founders in US
Hadiyah Mujhid is CEO and founder of HBCU.vc, a not-for-profit organisation that helps African American and Hispanic students become technology
Ambareen Musa, Founder & CEO of Souqalmal: From Mauritius with Love for Fintech, and lots of Ambition
Ambareen Musa, founder and CEO of financial aggregator marketplace Souqalmal, sees a glowing future for fintech — and she believes
Jenny Lee, Managing Partner of GGV Capital: ‘Geek’ Mentality Coupled with Passion for Disruption Makes a Neat Niche
The Forbes Global 100 VC Midas list ranks the world’s best dealmakers in hi-tech and life science venture capital investors.
Taking Underground Approach to Carbon Neutral Heating for Homes
Limitless carbon-neutral energy is right under our feet, says Kathy Hannun, the co-founder and president of geothermal giant Dandelion Energy.
Judy Faulkner: From Basement Beginnings… to a Self-made Billionaire
Judy Faulkner is the hands-on programmer who pioneered the concept of patient-centric digital medical records in the US. Faulkner taught
Edible Protein from Thin Air: Dyson Knows a Bargain When She Sees One
Lisa Dyson looked to nature for inspiration on how to combat climate change; now she runs a biotech company that
