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| 03:00 25/06/2022 |
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The Weekend Quiz Here are the answers with discussion for this Weekend’s Quiz. The information provided should help you work out why you missed a question or three! If you haven’t already done the Quiz from yesterday then hav... |
| 21:46 24/06/2022 |
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Visualizing the Impact of Rising Sea Levels, by Country Here's a look at how people around the world could be impacted by coastal flooding by 2100, based on rising sea level projections. The post Visualizing the Impact of Rising Sea Levels, by Country appeared first on Visual... |
| 15:29 24/06/2022 |
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Low-code business app building platform Appsmith raises $41M from investors including Canaan, Accel, and Insight Partners. Appsmith competitors are Bubble, Dittofi, FlutterFlow, Glide, Retool, Softr, Stacker, and Thunkable. Appsmith, a low-code business app building platform, has raised $41M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Accel, Insight Partners, Canaan Partners, and OSS Capital, among others. How’s the company perfo... |
| 15:29 24/06/2022 |
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B2B BNPL provider Playter Pay raises $55M. Playter Pay competitors are Billie, Mondu, and Apruve. Playter Pay, a provider of B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, has raised $55M in a mix of debt and equity from investors including 1818 Venture Capital, ACT Venture Capital, and Fin Capital, among others. HOW’... |
| 15:28 24/06/2022 |
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NFT marketplace KnownOrigin is acquired by eBay. KnownOrigin competitors are Magic Eden, MakersPlace, OpenSea, Rarible, and SuperRare. eBay, a global e-commerce marketplace and digital auction platform, has acquired KnownOrigin, a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, for an undisclosed amount. The deal was signed and closed in June 2022. WHO ARE THE PA... |
| 15:28 24/06/2022 |
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Personio, an HRIS tool for small and medium-sized companies, reaches $8.5B valuation. Personio competitors are glickon, Gusto, Factorial, Enboarder, and PayFit. Personio, a provider of HR management as well as recruiting solutions, has raised $200M in an extended Series E round that drew participation from Greenoaks Capital Management. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Germany... |
| 15:28 24/06/2022 |
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Interest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by Country Inflation rates are reaching multi-decade highs in some countries. How aggressive have central banks been with interest rate hikes? The post Interest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by Country appeared first on Visual Cap... |
| 15:25 24/06/2022 |
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Operational Health Tech: A New Billion Dollar Market Operational health tech is poised to be a multi-billion dollar industry. This graphic breaks down how its disrupting healthcare as we know it. The post Operational Health Tech: A New Billion Dollar Market appeared first ... |
| 09:15 24/06/2022 |
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Why You Should Care About The Difference Between An Addiction And A Habit What’s the difference between an addiction and a habit? If you have either one, you’re probably familiar with how they can negatively impact your life. But knowing the differences—and how to tell if you... |
| 03:00 24/06/2022 |
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The Weekend Quiz Welcome to The Weekend Quiz. The quiz tests whether you have been paying attention or not to the blog posts that I post. See how you go with the following questions. Your results are only known to you and no…... |
| 00:00 24/06/2022 |
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Managing financial crime risk in digital payments To face down the financial-crime threat, payments service providers can learn from banks while utilizing their own advanced technological skills.... |
| 19:26 23/06/2022 |
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Magic Eden, a Solana-based NFT marketplace, hits $1.6B valuation. Magic Eden competitors are Fractal, OpenSea, Starly, Solanart, and LooksRare. Magic Eden, a Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has raised $130M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Electric Capital, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, among others. HOW’S THE C... |
| 19:26 23/06/2022 |
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Sales and marketing automation platform LeadSquared reaches $1B valuation. LeadSquared competitors are SharpSpring, Act-On Software, HubSpot, Insightly, and Marketo. LeadSquared, a sales and marketing automation platform, has raised $153M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Gaja Capital Partners and WestBridge Capital. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? India-based Lead... |
| 19:26 23/06/2022 |
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Crypto trading and lending platform BlockFi raises credit line from FTX. BlockFi competitors are Gemini, Celsius, Coinbase, and Babel Finance. BlockFi, a crypto trading and lending platform, has secured a $250M line of credit from FTX. How’s the company performing? New Jersey-based BlockFi offers financial services to crypto market investors. The company ... |
| 19:25 23/06/2022 |
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Indian consumer credit provider Stashfin hits $800M valuation. Stashfin competitors are Slice, Uni, and OneCard. Stashfin, a neo-banking platform, has raised $270M in a mix of debt and equity. The $70M Series C round drew participation from Abstract Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, Fasanara Capital, and Altara Ventures, among other... |
| 14:34 23/06/2022 |
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3 Insights From the FED Stay up to date on the U.S. economy with this infographic summarizing the most recent Federal Reserve data released. The post 3 Insights From the FED’s Latest Economic Snapshot appeared first on Visual Capitalist.... |
| 14:15 23/06/2022 |
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How Environmental Markets Advance Net Zero The global price of carbon increased 91% in 2021. Below, we show how environmental markets are supporting a greener future. The post How Environmental Markets Advance Net Zero appeared first on Visual Capitalist.... |
| 14:15 23/06/2022 |
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How Environmental Markets Advance Net Zero The global price of carbon increased 91% in 2021. Below, we show how environmental markets are supporting a greener future. The post How Environmental Markets Advance Net Zero appeared first on Visual Capitalist.... |
| 09:15 23/06/2022 |
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Teach Your Kids These 6 Things In Case They Get Lost! You’re out with your kids, and you’re the one getting lost. It happens to the best of us. You’re minding your business, taking in the sights and sounds of the world—and then suddenly, you’re... |
| 07:45 23/06/2022 |
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10 Thursday AM Reads My morning train WFH reads: • How Susceptible Are You to Financial Bullshit? One of the biggest leading indicators of people’s tendency to be swayed by bad investment advice is in their susceptibility to put t... |
| 00:48 23/06/2022 |
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Taxation is an indispensable anti-inflation policy tool in Modern Monetary Theory There was an unedifying and fairly undignified war on Twitter recently about whether Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) economics advocate using taxes to deal with inflation. Like all these Twitter ‘debates’, the o... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Reinventing credit cards: Responses to new lending models in the US Buy now, pay later could pose a challenge to credit cards’ leading position in US payments. To sustain profitable growth, issuers may need to rethink their products, economics, and value propositions.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Author Talks: How to fall in love with work Out of the thousands of moments in a workday, says Marcus Buckingham, you should spend 20 percent on your most beloved areas of mastery.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Sustainable and inclusive growth briefing note A new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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How current global trends are disrupting the fashion industry Fashion suppliers and brands, like other companies, are facing significant economic and geopolitical challenges. Here’s what they can do to adapt and thrive.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Proposed climate rule signals new era for real estate The SEC’s draft regulation would require all public companies to disclose emissions and risks related to their real estate. Here’s why the real-estate industry should move preemptively.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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How to Learn the five key trends affecting hiring in the hospitality sector and three steps employers can take to attract top talent.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Americans are embracing flexible work The American Opportunity Survey illuminates how many people are offered the option to work from home, who works flexibly, and how they feel about it.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Wake up and see the women: Wealth management As more assets in Western Europe shift into the hands of women, wealth managers need to understand the investment needs and behaviors of this large—but as yet underserved—group of investors.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Sustainable and inclusive growth: A weekly briefing A new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Demystifying digital dark matter: A new standard to tame technical debt Technical debt hinders growth. A new metric makes it easier to quantify how much it’s hurting companies.... |
| 00:00 23/06/2022 |
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Nature and financial institutions in Africa: A first assessment of opportunities and risks Africa’s climate resilience can be strengthened by redefining its economic model to leverage natural capital and designing financial systems to redirect critical nature-based investments.... |
| 19:48 22/06/2022 |
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Ahana, a fully managed cloud service built on the Presto query engine, receives funding from investors including Google Ventures. Ahana competitors are Aiven, Kyndryl, Pandio, prestodb.io, and Starburst. Ahana, a fully managed cloud service built on the Presto query engine, has raised $7M in an extended Series A. The round drew participation from Google Ventures and Liberty Global Ventures. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFOR... |
| 19:48 22/06/2022 |
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Postscript, which offers SMS marketing tech for Shopify merchants, raises $65M. Postscript competitors are Attentive, Blueprint, Klaviyo, SMSBump, and Winback. Postscript, a startup providing SMS marketing tech to Shopify merchants, has raised $65M in a Series C. The round drew participation from 01 Advisors, Accomplice, Elephant Venture Capital, and Twilio Ventures, among othe... |
| 19:48 22/06/2022 |
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Settle, a provider of cashflow management software for e-commerce merchants, raises a $280M line of credit from investors including Citibank. Settle competitors are Stampli, Tesorio, Tipalti, Trovata, and 8fig. Settle, a cashflow management startup, has raised a $280M line of credit from Citibank and Atalaya Capital Management. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based Settle offers accounts payable, bill pay, and wo... |
| 19:47 22/06/2022 |
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Proximie, which offers augmented reality solutions for surgery, raises $80M from investors including Advent, F-Prime, and SoftBank. Proximie competitors are Aris MD, Caresyntax, Digital Surgery, HoloSurgical, Hutom, OpticSurg, SKIA, True Digital Surg Proximie, a provider of augmented reality solutions for surgery, has raised $80M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Advent Life Sciences, Global Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Maverick Ventures, and SoftBank Gr... |
| 18:46 22/06/2022 |
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How Affordable is Gas in Latin America? This graphic looks at gas affordability in Latin America, showing how much a liter of gas costs in 19 countries, relative to average incomes. The post How Affordable is Gas in Latin America? appeared first on Visual Capi... |
| 16:21 22/06/2022 |
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We For over a decade we’ve stood for a world where data can be understood by everyone. Over that time, we’ve built an audience of over 85 million annual visitors, and now more than 300k people get our free ... |
| 13:09 22/06/2022 |
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60+ early-stage companies reshaping healthcare IT Healthcare IT startups are changing how patients, providers, and payers experience and manage care. For example, Banjo Health and Avaneer Health are streamlining patient data collection and analysis in an increasing... |
| 09:15 22/06/2022 |
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Donating Blood: A Short And Simple Guide To What Happens After You Give Blood Whether you donate blood as a way to help others or to save your own life, it’s important to know what happens after you give blood. This guide will walk you through the process. You’ve done it! You’ve ... |
| 08:30 22/06/2022 |
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Transcript: Dr. Charles Strom The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Dr. Charles Strom on Antibodies & Early Cancer Detection, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including the podcast extras o... |
| 07:30 22/06/2022 |
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10 Wednesday AM Reads My mid-week morning train WFH reads: • The Lords of Money Pose Massive Threats to Markets When central banks unexpectedly go into full reverse, watch out. (Wall Street Journal) • How OXO Conquered the American ... |
| 05:27 22/06/2022 |
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Who would be so stupid to advocate deliberately putting 2.3 million workers out of work? Guess who? It’s Wednesday and I am pushed for time today. My local community is in the last stages of trying to stop a massive overdevelopment in our midst, which will damage the social cohesion and environmental amenity in o... |
| 00:00 22/06/2022 |
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Over the last three years, the Zur Rose Group has been undergoing a transformation to become a true digital company. Walter Hess, the new CEO of the group, which operates healthcare platforms and online pharmacies&m... |
| 00:00 22/06/2022 |
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Strengthening collaboration in the European space ecosystem European space partnerships are complex, spanning multiple countries and organizations. A new approach can help all participants unite behind shared goals.... |
| 00:00 22/06/2022 |
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Author Talks: Unleash your team Bestselling author Daniel Coyle defines the essential elements that create the foundation for optimal company culture.... |
| 00:00 22/06/2022 |
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Are personalized vitamins the future of wellness? Two fast-growing vitamin companies, HUM Nutrition and Vous Vitamin, are betting on personalization. Listen to their CEOs discuss the biggest trends in consumer health and wellness.... |
| 00:00 22/06/2022 |
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Silicon Valley’s Marc Andreessen tackles tech trends like artificial intelligence, crypto, and Web3—and why incumbents still have a tough time competing with digital start-ups.... |
| 21:00 21/06/2022 |
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Is blockchain the missing link in government trust? As governments chase citizen trust to operate effectively, blockchain has emerged to offer an efficient way forward.... |
| 19:27 21/06/2022 |
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Shariah-compliant digital investment platform and robo-advisor Wahed Invest hits $300M valuation with recent financing from Saudi Aramco Wahed Invest, a Shariah-compliant digital investment platform and robo-advisor, has raised $50M in a Series B. The round drew participation from investors including Wa’ed Ventures. How’s the company performin... |
| 19:26 21/06/2022 |
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Smart apartment and multifamily technology Quext sees valuation reach $350M. Quext competitors are Caspar, Dwelo, IOTAS, PointCentral, and SmartRent. Quext, a smart apartment solutions provider, has raised $63M in funding. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Texas-based Quext offers smart apartment technology for multifamily environments. The company has received seve... |
| 19:26 21/06/2022 |
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Digital banking infrastructure company Narmi raises $35M from investors including NEA and Greycroft. Narmi competitors are Alkami Technology, LifeSaver, MANTL, NovoPayment, Q2, Sila, and Yapily. Narmi, a digital banking infrastructure company, has raised $35M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Greycroft, Picus Capital, and New Enterprise Associates. How’s the company performing? New York-base... |
| 19:26 21/06/2022 |
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European online grocery delivery service Rohlik raises $231M from investors including Index Ventures. Rohlik competitors are Deliveroo, Delivery Hero, Dija, Glovo, Gorillas, Just Eat, and Wolt. Rohlik Group, a grocery delivery service provider, has raised $231M in a Series D. The round drew participation from Sofina and Index Ventures, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Czech Republic-based Rohli... |
| 13:42 21/06/2022 |
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State of Digital Health Spotlight: Mental health tech funding slows in Q1 Mental health tech funding surged to an all-time high of $5.5B in 2021 — up 150% compared to 2020 — across 342 deals. However, in Q1’22 funding to the space fell by 60% QoQ from Q4’21. As ec... |
| 13:42 21/06/2022 |
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State of Digital Health Spotlight: Mental health tech funding slows in Q1 Mental health tech funding surged to an all-time high of $5.5B in 2021 — up 150% compared to 2020 — across 342 deals. However, in Q1’22 funding to the space fell by 60% QoQ from Q4’21. As ec... |
| 13:15 21/06/2022 |
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Stemming Global Financial Crime Requires Public And Private Cooperation Although thwarting financial crime and its ramifications has been a focus of policymaking for decades, it’s become an even greater imperative in our ever-changing, digital world.... |
| 09:15 21/06/2022 |
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A Detailed Guide To 25 Inventions That Changed The World The world is a pretty amazing place, but it’s not perfect. In fact, there are some things about it that could be improved. Luckily, we’ve got people like you who are always looking for ways to make our lives ... |
| 09:00 21/06/2022 |
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The Challenging Middle Percentage of S&P 500 Stocks Above Their 200-Day Moving Average We now enter the most challenging part of the bear market: The tedious middle. This is the portion of the bear cycle where we’ve fall... |
| 07:45 21/06/2022 |
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10 Tuesday AM Reads My Two-for-Tuesday morning train WFH reads: • How Long Does it Take For Stocks to Bottom in a Bear Market? The good news is it typically takes much longer to reach 20% losses than the bottom, which makes sense when ... |
| 03:09 21/06/2022 |
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Mapping Shipping Lanes: Maritime Traffic Around the World Where are the world’s major shipping lanes? These maps show global maritime traffic density, highlighting some of the busiest areas across the globe. The post Mapping Shipping Lanes: Maritime Traffic Around the Wor... |
| 03:07 21/06/2022 |
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Global Trade Series: The Benefits of Free Trade Free trade is a powerful engine for economic growth, but rising protectionism stands in the way. See what the data says in this infographic. The post Global Trade Series: The Benefits of Free Trade appeared first on Visu... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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Evolving ecosystems: Advanced analytics in shrimp aquaculture The latest innovations in digital ecosystems can help standardize, automate, and optimize farming practices.... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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New operations management systems for a digital world Now is the time to redefine management disciplines with a modern tool kit powered by technology. The organizations that embark on this journey sooner will achieve the benefits from a culture of innovation.... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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Safeguarding green steel in Europe: Facing the natural-gas challenge European steelmakers need to reconsider their decarbonization strategies because of rising natural-gas and electricity prices, as well as potential limitations on the natural-gas supply.... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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The McKinsey Crossword: Solstice | No. 81 Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to fi... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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CX without design only gets you halfway When mapping out the customer journey, combining traditional CX practices with user-centered design processes has proven to bring the greatest value.... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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The cloud as a strategic ecosystem for innovation and growth In this interview, Deutsche Börse’s chief information officer and chief operating officer explains how the company’s ongoing cloud journey is defining its digital transformation.... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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Building Black-owned brands to accelerate prosperity Black-owned businesses are crucial to America’s long-term prosperity, but they face long-time challenges. How can McKinsey’s Next 1B accelerator help create a more inclusive environment for Black entrepreneur... |
| 00:00 21/06/2022 |
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Redefining the modern CEO COVID-19 and other recent global crises have necessitated a redefinition of the role of 21st century leaders. In this McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast episode, we explore what it takes to be an excellent CEO in today&rsqu... |
| 20:10 20/06/2022 |
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At school today 今日は日本語を勉強しています。See – more.... |
| 19:35 20/06/2022 |
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On-demand logistics platform Pickrr Technologies acquired by Shiprocket for $200M. Pickrr Technologies competitors are Quickshift, Shiprocket, and Shyplite. Shiprocket, an e-commerce logistics startup, has acquired a majority (80%) stake in Pickrr Technologies, an on-demand logistics platform, in a $200M deal. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL? Pickrr Technologies: India-based... |
| 19:35 20/06/2022 |
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Medical imaging analysis company Aidoc Medical raises $110M. Aidoc competitors are Qure.ai, Rology, Avicenna, Viz.ai, Nucleai, Quantib, and Aidence. Aidoc Medical, a medical imaging analysis company, has raised $110M in a Series D. The round drew participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital, CDIB Capital International, and Tanmeya Capital Ventures. HOW’S THE C... |
| 19:35 20/06/2022 |
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Investment API provider Upvest raises $42M from investors including Bessemer. Upvest competitors are Alpaca and Apex Clearing. Upvest, an investment API provider, has raised $42M in a Series B. The round drew participation from 10x Group, ABN AMRO Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Germany-... |
| 19:34 20/06/2022 |
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Proptech company HomeLight reaches $1.7B valuation. Homelight competitors are Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, UpNest, and Knock. HomeLight, a proptech company, has raised $115M in a mix of debt and equity. The $60M Series D round drew participation from Zeev Ventures, and the $55M in debt financing was provided by undisclosed investors. How’... |
| 14:16 20/06/2022 |
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Visualizing the World This graphic shows a breakdown of the world's major religions, and how much of the global population follows each one. The post Visualizing the World’s Most Popular Religions appeared first on Visual Capitalist.... |
| 12:45 20/06/2022 |
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Origins of Latte Nonsense “Buy Yourself a F*^king Latte” was one of the more popular pieces I wrote in 2019. It was a debunking of a ridiculous claim by Suze Orman that buying coffee was like “peeing $1 million dow... |
| 12:43 20/06/2022 |
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Stemming The Flow: How To Keep Women In Finance Financial services institutions can't operate in a vacuum when it comes to gender equity. To advance equality, FSIs need to understand how the various “spheres of influence”—the workforce, the marketpla... |
| 12:38 20/06/2022 |
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Flying To “Friendly” Shores: Rethinking A&D Supply Chains As supply chain issues take center stage like never before, the A&D industry needs to start rethinking their strategies to not only ascertain future risk and build in resilience, but also entertain entirely new suppl... |
| 10:00 20/06/2022 |
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The Miami tech scene is picking up speed. Here are 6 early-stage Miami startups with impressive founding teams A vocal crowd of investors — from Founders Fund’s Keith Rabois to David Blumberg, of Blumberg Capital — have embraced Miami as one of the next major US tech hubs. Funding to Miami-based startups soared ... |
| 09:15 20/06/2022 |
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10 Ways To Build A Fantastic Relationship With Your Kids It’s a common misconception that being a parent means you must sacrifice the free time you once had. While it’s true that having kids does mean some adjustments should be made in your life, it doesn’t h... |
| 07:30 20/06/2022 |
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10 Monday AM Reads My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • America’s Convention Center Kings Want You Wearing Lanyards Again The architects of Populous are schmoozing with local officials everywhere, urging them to pour money... |
| 05:07 20/06/2022 |
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Eurozone anti-fragmentation confusion The French National Assembly results from the weekend are a good outcome. Not the best, but good, although the continued presence of the Right is disturbing. At least Macron’s group of Europhiles has lost its absol... |
| 12:00 19/06/2022 |
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The Brian Wilson Movie Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (Stream free in the U.S.) He’s completely internalized. Brian Wilson has been on an endless victory lap since 1976. First with his participation in “15 Big Ones&... |
| 09:15 19/06/2022 |
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The 10 Most Valuable Sports Empires. Defined By Revenue, And Where They Are From. When we talk about sports, it’s obvious that we’re talking about more than just the physical act of playing a game. Sports are big business in the United States and around the world, and as such, they attract... |
| 07:30 19/06/2022 |
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10 Sunday Reads Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • ‘If you work hard and succeed, you’re a loser’: Can you really wing it to the top? Forget the spreads... |
| 11:23 18/06/2022 |
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Iconic Infographic Map Compares the World This iconic infographic map is an early and ambitious attempt to compare the world's tallest mountains and longest rivers. The post Iconic Infographic Map Compares the World’s Mountains and Rivers appeared first on... |
| 11:00 18/06/2022 |
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MiB: Dr. Charles Strom on Antibodies & Early Cancer Detection This week, we speak with Dr. Charles Strom, former Medical Director for Genetic Testing at Quest Diagnostics. He has spent the past 30 years in the fast-changing field of genetic testing, and did groundbreaking wo... |
| 09:15 18/06/2022 |
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25 Fastest-Spreading Viruses In Human History Did you know that there are viruses that spread faster than the common cold? The human body is a delicate ecosystem, and when one thing gets out of balance, it can throw the whole thing into chaos. That’s where vir... |
| 07:30 18/06/2022 |
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10 Weekend Reads The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish blend coffee, grab a seat by the pool, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How Animals Perceive the World: Every creature lives within its own sensor... |
| 03:00 18/06/2022 |
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The Weekend Quiz Here are the answers with discussion for this Weekend’s Quiz. The information provided should help you work out why you missed a question or three! If you haven’t already done the Quiz from yesterday then hav... |
| 02:06 18/06/2022 |
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Spotlight on Colorado Legal cannabis in Colorado has flourished for nearly a decade now. This graphic looks at the broad set of benefits realized since legalization. The post Spotlight on Colorado’s Cannabis Market appeared first on Vis... |
| 02:06 18/06/2022 |
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Spotlight on Colorado Legal cannabis in Colorado has flourished for nearly a decade now. This graphic looks at the broad set of benefits realized since legalization. The post Spotlight on Colorado’s Cannabis Market appeared first on Vis... |
| 18:17 17/06/2022 |
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Parking management and payment platform Metropolis raises $167M from investors including Dragoneer and Silver Lake. Metropolis competitors are FLASH, ParkHub, Arrive, REEF Technology, and SpotHero. Metropolis, a parking management and payment platform, has raised $167M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Dragoneer Investment Group, Assembly Ventures, 3L, Eldridge, and Silver Lake, among others. HOW&rsq... |
| 18:17 17/06/2022 |
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HR applicant tracking system Fountain raises $100M from investors including SoftBank. Fountain competitors are Jobvite, Lever, SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, and Workable. Fountain, an applicant tracking system (ATS) for recruitment, has raised $100M in an extended Series C. The round drew participation from B Capital Group, SoftBank Group, and Uncork Capital, among others. HOW’S THE... |
| 18:17 17/06/2022 |
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E-commerce product discovery and search provider Zoovu raises $169M from FTV Capital. Zoovu competitors are Algolia, Coveo, Klevu, Kustomer, and Lucidworks. Zoovu, a product discovery and search startup, has raised $169M in growth equity funding from FTV Capital. How’s the company performing? Massachusetts-based Zoovu helps B2B and B2C organizations enhance the discove... |
| 18:16 17/06/2022 |
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Cargo and shipping payments & remittance company PayCargo raises $130M from Blackstone. PayCargo’s primary competitor is CargoSprint. PayCargo, a logistics payment platform, has raised $130M in a Series C from Blackstone. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Florida-based PayCargo helps cargo and shipping organizations automate payment processes. The pl... |
| 16:02 17/06/2022 |
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Your Balanced Index Still Isn As a general rule I like simple indexing strategies like a 60/40 stock/bond portfolio, for the right person. It’s perfectly consistent with what I would call a “discipline based investing” [ &helli... |
| 12:29 17/06/2022 |
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Ford to Tesla: We got it from here The most fascinating thing about Tesla is how the electric vehicle maker forced the entire automotive industry forward. Elon Musk deserves much of the credit, but it’s easy to overlook the contributions of A... |
| 09:15 17/06/2022 |
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What Are Non-Fungible Tokens & Why Should You Care? To understand why non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are blowing up right now, you first need to understand the difference between fungible and non-fungible. A good example of fungible is money—if you have $10 bills in you... |
| 08:55 17/06/2022 |
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Old DNA, New DNA WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A HOLE… When you find yourself in a hole, the popular saying goes, stop digging. Not the European pointy shoes, though. They start digging even faster: In fairness, it’s... |
| 07:45 17/06/2022 |
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10 Friday AM Reads My end of week morning train WFH reads: • The Fed’s Policy Mistake has Been Made A slowdown is all but certain. But does it turn into a recession? Does it turn into a deeper recession than expected? Does it sp... |
| 03:19 17/06/2022 |
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The Weekend Quiz Welcome to The Weekend Quiz. The quiz tests whether you have been paying attention or not to the blog posts that I post. See how you go with the following questions. Your results are only known to you and no…... |
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Cybersecurity legislation: Preparing for increased reporting and transparency To get ready for compliance with new US regulations, companies can segment their preparation into stages and take both short- and long-term actions to increase preparedness.... |
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Mastering the dual mission: Carbon and cost savings OEMs will need to move quickly to achieve their “dual-saving” ambition of reducing both total product emissions and costs. A limited supply of low-carbon materials adds pressure to act now.... |
| 17:38 16/06/2022 |
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Pixellot raises $161M for its AI-automated streaming and video analytics solution for sports broadcasting. Pixellot competitors are Hudl, PlaySight Interactive, and REELY. Pixellot, a provider of AI-backed sports production and analytics solutions, has raised $161M in a Series D. The round drew participation from PSG and Israel Secondary Fund, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMI... |
| 17:19 16/06/2022 |
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Business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis raises $500M from investors including Astorg to reach a $1B valuation. EcoVadis competitors are Sustainalytics, CDP, Sedex, and Sphera. EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings, has raised $500M in a Series D. The round drew participation from Astorg Partners, Beyond Net Zero, GIC, and Princeville Global. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING... |
| 17:18 16/06/2022 |
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Invoca, a provider of call tracking and analysis software for call centers, hits a $1.1B valuation. Invoca competitors are CallRail, Convirza, JustCall, and nimbata. Invoca, a provider of call tracking and analysis software, has raised $83M in a Series F. The round drew participation from Silver Lake, Accel, Kingfisher Investment Advisors, and Upfront Ventures, among others. How&rsqu... |
| 17:15 16/06/2022 |
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Odoo, an open-source ERP and CRM software for SMBs, reaches $3.4B valuation. Odoo competitors are NetSuite, ERPNext, Acumatica, and Forterro. Odoo, an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software for SMBs, saw its valuation rise to $3.4B following a share sale among its investors. Summit Partners fully boug... |
| 15:59 16/06/2022 |
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Mapped: A Decade of Population Growth and Decline in U.S. Counties This map shows which counties in the U.S. have seen the most growth, and which places have seen their populations dwindle in the last 10 years. The post Mapped: A Decade of Population Growth and Decline in U.S. Counties ... |
| 13:58 16/06/2022 |
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Too Late to Sell, Too Early to Buy Right now across the country brokers and advisors are getting phone calls from their clients: “I need to sell some stock.” Why? In order to feel better about this market/economy/Fed/whatever. Ye... |
| 09:15 16/06/2022 |
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What Does Someone With ADHD Really Need? (ADHD Hierarchy of Needs) Someone with ADHD is often described as “needing help.” But what these people really need are the same things that everyone needs. The ADHD Hierarchy of Needs is a model that describes the needs of people wit... |
| 07:55 16/06/2022 |
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10 Thursday AM Reads My morning train WFH reads: • How Susceptible Are You to Financial Bullshit? One of the biggest leading indicators of people’s tendency to be swayed by bad investment advice is in their susceptibility to put t... |
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My sessions at the Levy Summer School 2022 My two sessions at the Levy Summer School begin early on Friday morning (Australian time). The details follow. Here are the details: Thursday, June 16, 2022 – 10:30-12:00 (New York State time) – The Buffer St... |
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Australian labour market The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released of the latest labour force data today (June 18, 2022) – Labour Force, Australia – for May 2022. The labour market improved markedly in May after several mont... |
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Growth opportunities for digital health in KSA and UAE Digital health can improve patient services and well-being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The sector offers growth opportunities for existing players and new market entrants.... |
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As more Americans ask for public aid, could integrated benefits help? Public-health and human-services programs help more than 100 million Americans. States that better integrate these programs could increase access, improve outcomes, and reduce costs.... |
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Scaling digital and analytics-enabled improvements in chemicals and agriculture Productivity in process industries depends on scaling technology and traditional operating disciplines at the same time.... |
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Author Talks: George Floyd Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels examine the life of the man whose death launched a worldwide movement: “We all have a responsibility to pay attention to people like George Floyd before they die under the knee ... |
| 15:40 15/06/2022 |
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Mapping the Migration of the World This graphic maps out the migration of millionaires across the globe, showing which countries the ultra-rich are moving to and from. The post Mapping the Migration of the World’s Millionaires appeared first on Visu... |
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Plant-Based Products: The Journey from Bean to Burger Plant-based products are expected to take a bite out of the world’s protein market. How do they go from bean to burger? The post Plant-Based Products: The Journey from Bean to Burger appeared first on Visual Capita... |
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