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Ironman and Bold Entrepreneur: Virta Health’s Sami Inkinen
People don't get into entrepreneurship to be comfortable. In fact, Virta Health founder Sami Inkinen stresses the importance of being uncomfortable in order to make an impact. Sami also happens to be an endurance athlete. Whether he's completing a triathlon, rowing across an ocean, or starting a company, Sami isn't the type to take the easy route...
Markets & Trends
Gusto Report Highlights New Business Dynamics
A recent survey of 1,345 new business owners conducted by Gusto, a platform that supports modern businesses, reveals significant shifts in entrepreneurship for 2023. Nearly half of the new entrepreneurs were women, a dramatic rise from just 29% in 2019. The survey, weighted to match the industry distribution across the 2023 Business Formation Statistics by the US Census Bureau, also highlights a notable increase in Black, African American, and Hispanic entrepreneurship...
Strategy
Deloitte Report Highlights Shift in CSO Requirements
Deloitte Insights' recent analysis reveals a significant shift in the skills required for Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs). Tracking 825 open CSO roles from 2018 to 2023, Deloitte found a growing demand for quantitative and financial skills, reflecting organizations' need to navigate economic uncertainties with greater precision...
Capital & Transactions
Story’s $83M Funding to Revolutionize IP Management in the Digital Age
Story, a blockchain-based platform designed to help intellectual property (IP) owners monitor and monetize their creations, has secured $83 million in new funding. Led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto division and supported by Polychain Capital and other prominent investors, the funding brings Story’s total raised to $143 million, valuing the startup at $2.25 billion...
Health & Wellness
Fit Leaders, Better Decisions: The ZOI-ME Approach
As health and fitness become increasingly significant among business leaders, Furqan Athar, Co-Founder of ZOI-ME, exemplifies the powerful link between personal well-being and effective leadership. ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic, utilizes AI-driven diagnostics and cutting-edge biotech innovations to craft personalized health journeys for its clients, focusing on seven pillars of health...