Progress been made but there’s still a huge gap in gender parity within the venture capital system — As companies like Skanska and Qantas have recently appointed their first female CEOs, it appears that women at last have begun to secure seats at the boardroom table. However, when it comes to the venture capital ecosystem, the gender gap is very much alive and thriving. In 2022, 118,000 verified…

In Q3'22, global VC activity dropped to its lowest numbers in over two years, with just $87 billion in funding. While not all of the venture capital news is negative, there are a handful of obstacles the VC community faces in 2023. Here are a few of the biggest challenges…

I believe that any business that operates to a strong set of shared principles not only has greater moral integrity: it also demonstrates more stable results, and generally faces challenges more successfully. This is the purpose of business ethics. Business ethics are designed to regulate company behaviors, set clear boundaries…

People in the modern era are now totally dependent on social and traditional media outlets for information on nearly every topic. While this is a force that can be used for good, it has also given rise to significant problems like fake news, disinformation, and manipulation of public opinion. The…

Everywhere you look, there are rumblings about the metaverse. Everyone has an opinion, but it’s hard to sift facts from fiction. What does it mean? Why do we need the metaverse? Should your brand be taking action now to prepare? The Prefix That Made Headlines: What’s Meta All About? “Meta”…

Even though Europe and Asia are steadily developing their startup ecosystems, the United States remains ahead of the curve. According to the analytical report Global Startup Ecosystem 2021, eight U.S. cities are among the world’s 20 largest startup clusters, and the most prominent positions are still held by Silicon Valley…

PR is about mutual relationships. To build them effectively, a communications professional must stay on top of market changes. Over the last year, I spoke regularly with colleagues and experts, delved into a variety of studies, and simply spent some time observing. As a result, I’ve singled out a few…

Well-developed soft skills account for 75% of a successful PR career One of the most popular requests I get from entrepreneurs is to help them find a head of PR. With ‘hard skills’ (talents that can be learned and measured) it’s relatively easy: we simply proceed according to the company’s…

The life sciences industry is burgeoning, attracting bright minds and ideas, and the level of competition is increasing accordingly. In this thriving industry, a well-organized PR campaign can be invaluable in helping a company communicate its mission, goals, and solutions. Today I will share my personal experience and strategy for…