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Designing Africa’s Next Investment Era: The Business Philosophy of Dr. Akintoye Akindele
In today’s global investment environment, scale is often pursued faster than sustainability, and speed frequently outweighs depth. Dr. Akintoye Akindele CFA, DBA, FICA (Dr Akindele Akintoye) operates from a different strategic premise: that the most valuable enterprises in emerging markets are built through patience, disciplined capital deployment, and a long-term institutional mindset. As the founder
Designing the Future City: The Architectural Journey of Ahmad A. Sabra
Some architects design buildings. Others design systems, cities, and futures.Ahmad A. Sabra belongs unmistakably to the latter. Born and raised in Beirut, Sabra’s relationship with the built environment was shaped by a city defined by complexity—where history, density, resilience, and reinvention coexist daily. From the beginning, his path was never singular. Architecture, engineering, urban planning,
Confident Group: The Business of Speed, Quality, and Intelligent Living in Dubai
In Dubai’s competitive real-estate landscape, Confident Group has distinguished itself as the benchmark for quality, transparency, and innovation. Under the leadership of Rohit Roy, Founding & Managing Director, Dubai Chapter, the group continues to outperform the market by delivering developments that balance luxury with accessibility, and technology with sustainability.
From Rock Bottom to Remarkable: How One Woman Turned Crisis Into Community
There was no grand vision at first. No business pitch. No careful market analysis. Just a woman hawking her possessions on the internet, trying to keep her head above water and her dog alive – Danielle Vataj’s journey of building a successful business from grounds up.
How Dr. Meleeka Clary Refused to Be Just One Thing
Imagine building a steady career in psychology, dedicating years to studying the human mind, only to leap boldly into filmmaking. Imagine balancing the responsibilities of clinical research with the demands of activism. Imagine refusing to choose between being a mother and being a media personality with a growing platform. For most, this would sound like juggling identities in a way that risks burnout or confusion. But for Dr. Meleeka Clary, it’s simply her way of life—and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Miller Commodities: The Rising Powerhouse in Global Trade, Led by Reinhardt Miller
From its base in Cape Town, Miller Commodities is rewriting the playbook for commodity investment firms by offering a unique blend of strategic insight, personalized solutions, and international trade expertise. The company’s core offerings—gold, silver, crude oil, and diamonds—are the bedrock of traditional wealth. But what sets Miller Commodities apart is not just the assets it trades; it’s the philosophy that drives the business.
Building Beyond Boundaries: Nadezhda Grishaeva on Strategic Empire Building
When your legacy becomes your launchpad, and your pivot becomes your power move. Nadezhda is breaking rules and building legacy in entrepreneurship. She says, “Most people think business success is about having the perfect idea. It’s not. It’s about having unshakeable principles and the courage to apply them consistently across different contexts.” More in this interview.
Global Markets Rise on Strong U.S. Jobs Data and Easing Trade Tensions.
World stock markets ended the week on a positive note, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market report and renewed optimism around U.S.-China trade relations. The twin developments sparked a global risk-on rally, sending equities higher across major regions and lifting investor confidence after a period of heightened uncertainty. The MSCI global stock index, which
Wall Street Rally Extends as Strong Jobs Data and Easing Trade Tensions Lift Markets.
U.S. equity markets surged on Friday, capping a remarkable run driven by upbeat economic data and improving global sentiment. The S&P 500 climbed 1.47%, marking its ninth consecutive day of gains—its longest winning streak since 2004. The rally was fueled by a stronger-than-expected April jobs report, which helped ease fears of an impending recession and
Indian Startups Raise $102.93 Million Across 25 Deals, Early-Stage Funding Dominates.
Indian startups had a robust funding week, securing approximately $102.93 million across 25 deals, signaling sustained investor interest despite global macroeconomic headwinds. This week’s performance underscores a strong resurgence in early-stage investment, with sectors like healthtech, cleantech, cybersecurity, edtech, and SaaS emerging as favorites among venture capitalists and institutional investors. Early-stage companies led the charge,