CreedRoomz to launch Mr. First Live game show at SBC Summit Lisbon Summary CreedRoomz will be at SBC Summit Lisbon (stand B180) from 16–18 September 2025 to unveil its new live game show, Mr First Live. The title fuses a bingo-inspired format with an unpredictable “Gumball Machine” mechanic and a pioneering two-part bonus round that […]
Past the tipping point: Why the climate transition is now in our hands Summary Jacqueline van den Ende, CEO of Carbon Equity, argues we have passed a climate transition tipping point: in the previous year 90% of new global electricity capacity came from renewables (solar, wind, hydro). She warns this isn’t a cue to relax; […]
Flutter brings in consumer goods veteran as non-exec director Summary Stefan Bomhard has been appointed a non-executive director at Flutter Entertainment, with the role taking effect on 1 October 2025. The appointment follows Bomhard’s planned retirement as CEO of Imperial Brands; he will step down as an executive director at Imperial at the end of […]
Local politicians spar at second hearing for Bally’s Bronx casino bid Summary The second community advisory committee (CAC) hearing on Bally’s proposed Bronx casino turned heated, with around 90 speakers and an early confrontation between local politicians so intense police were called and the meeting briefly recessed. The dispute reflects wider tensions: Mayor Eric Adams […]
TNW: Events and media signing out, 2006–2025 Summary TNW has announced that its Events & Media division will close at the end of September 2025 after nearly 20 years. The company attributes the decision to the lasting commercial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and an inability to find a sustainable business model despite the FT […]
Defaulting alone: SME owner numbers and credit risk in Hungary Article Meta Article Date: 03 Jun 2025 Article URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00472778.2025.2502090?af=R Article Image: https://www.tandfonline.com/action/showCoverImage?journalCode=ujbm20 Summary This paper uses the Hungarian National Credit Registry (2007–2019) to examine how the number of owners in SMEs affects credit default probability. The author finds that micro-enterprises with a single owner […]
Startup wisdom: How to get your startup noticed — 5 principles to master Summary Lize Hong, founder of Venture Vox and a seasoned tech communications specialist, lays out five practical principles founders must master to get noticed: crystal-clear messaging, structured storytelling, using PR strategically, recognising when PR isn’t the right channel, and only engaging media […]
Big business can still innovate — by adding startup leaders to the C-suite Summary Dr David von Rosen argues that large, established companies can regain an innovation edge by recruiting leaders with startup experience into senior executive roles. Big incumbents are often hampered by bureaucracy, legacy systems and conservative incentives — problems that allowed rivals […]
Startup wisdom: How to break the cycle of meeting hangovers Summary Vivian Acquah of Amplify DEI explains the concept of ‘meeting hangovers’ — the drained, unfocused feeling that lingers after poorly run meetings — and why they damage both individual productivity and team dynamics. Research cited (UNC / Asana) shows the problem is widespread and […]
Is Europe ready for self-driving cars? Summary Jelle Prins — the architect behind Uber’s first app — outlines a future where autonomous vehicles (AVs) transform mobility across Europe, from door-to-door long-distance rides to revamped urban spaces. The piece contrasts rapid AV progress in the US, China and the UK with Europe’s fragmented approach: inconsistent road […]
