Read the pitch deck that an IRL social startup targeting Gen X and boomers used to raise about $9M and expand to the US Summary Meet5 is a Germany-based “in-real-life” (IRL) social app focused on helping people aged 40+ (average user age ~57) make friends through group activities — concerts, yoga, hiking, dancing and similar […]
Executives on whether ‘learn to code’ is still good advice in AI era Summary Business Insider asked eight tech executives whether the long-standing advice to “learn to code” still holds up as AI automates more of software development. Responses vary: some leaders — including Google’s head of research and Cloudflare’s CEO — say basic coding […]
Lina Khan’s message to Big Tech: Don’t think mega-acquihires fly under the radar Summary Lina Khan, speaking at Primary’s NYC Summit, warned that so-called “acquihires” — moves where large tech firms hire almost entire teams or key founders instead of buying companies outright — can amount to de facto acquisitions and may attract antitrust scrutiny […]
Engineering the Yes: How Worldpay powers the future of authorization Summary Every click matters — but the payment authorisation is the decisive moment. Worldpay, which handles more than 55 billion transactions a year, treats approvals as a growth lever. Its platform uses machine learning, dynamic routing, issuer partnerships and fraud intelligence to reduce false declines, […]
Into the deep end: How I stopped waiting for perfect AI and started building smarter learning Summary The author, with a tech background, pushed a cautious, risk-averse organisation to stop waiting for a faultless AI and start building smarter learning through controlled experiments. They introduced AI-driven role-play coaches into sales training, designed guardrails and iterative […]
Beyond Taxes: Why the World’s Wealthiest Families Are Relocating to the Emirates Summary The UAE is fast becoming the world’s top destination for high-net-worth migration — not just because of taxes but because it offers stability, infrastructure and strategic geography. In 2025 the country is projected to attract about 9,800 new millionaires, bringing roughly $63 […]
Inside BofA’s $50 Million Club: The Alts Expanded Access Program for UHNW Investors Summary Bank of America and Merrill are launching the Alts Expanded Access Program in autumn 2025, targeting ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients with at least $50 million in net worth. The programme gives these clients direct, client-driven access to institutional-grade private market opportunities — […]
Inside Greece’s 2025 Golden Visa Expansion: A Magnet for Millionaires and Global Famili Summary Greece’s Golden Visa scheme — launched in 2013 — has surged again in 2025, driven predominantly by applicants from Turkey, Israel and China. Year-to-date issuance rose more than 31%, with Turkish applications up 79%, Israeli demand up 42% and Chinese participation […]
Abilitie Launches Director Challenge: An Immersive Training Simulation for Leaders of Leaders Summary Abilitie has launched Director Challenge, a simulation-based development programme for senior leaders who manage managers. The simulation places participants in realistic scenarios where they must coach multiple team managers, balance short-term delivery with long-term culture and performance, and make high-stakes decisions with […]
The collaborative advantage: Why your next promotion depends on working with AI Summary The article argues that career advancement in 2025 depends less on fearlessly mastering technical detail and more on becoming an expert collaborator with AI. Sandra Mohr describes a shift from the lone performer to the collaborative strategist — professionals who combine human […]
