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The BIG Blog
A blog for early innovators and leaders in tech, AI, DEI, ESG, climate tech, and more.
Advanced robotics: automating the future
Robotics is moving beyond industrial automation into healthcare, agriculture, and logistics, driven by advancements in AI and sensor technol
Feb 21 min read
Web3 applications: the rise of decentralization
Web3 technologies like blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and NFTs are redefining ownership and financial systems. Despite market cor
Jan 301 min read
Climate tech & carbon markets: decarbonizing the economy
With the world committed to net-zero goals, startups focused on carbon capture, renewable energy, and carbon markets are leading the charge.
Jan 291 min read
Quantum computing: the next frontier
Quantum computing is unlocking new possibilities in cryptography, material science, and optimization problems. 2025 is pivotal, as hardware
Jan 281 min read
Generative AI: redefining innovation
Generative AI is transforming industries by enabling tools for content creation, product design, and predictive modeling. The technology is
Jan 271 min read
Breaking barriers, building inclusion: the future of fintech and financial inclusion
The World Bank estimates 1.4 billion adults remain unbanked globally, in its Global Findex Report. Fintech solutions like mobile payment pla
Jan 261 min read
Rebuilding trust: fostering transparency and collaboration
Rebuilding Trust: The fifth theme at World Economic Forum Davos 2025 emphasizes accountability, transparency, and inclusive leadership.
Jan 231 min read
Safeguarding the planet: accelerating climate action
Safeguarding the Planet: The fourth theme at World Economic Forum Davos 2025 is—climate change—is at the forefront of the agenda.
Jan 221 min read
Investing in people: unlocking human potential
Investing in People: The third theme at World Economic Forum Davos 2025 emphasizes building a resilient, inclusive workforce through educati
Jan 211 min read
Industries in the intelligent age: transforming our world
Industries in the Intelligent Age: The second theme at World Economic Forum Davos 2025 focuses on leveraging emerging technologies like AI,
Jan 201 min read
Reimagining growth: a new vision for progress
Reimagining Growth: The first theme at World Economic Forum Davos 2025 calls for a shift beyond GDP to a model that measures well-being, equ
Jan 191 min read
The $10 trillion opportunity: rise of green infrastructure investments
The latest World Energy Investment Report 2024 from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that global green infrastructure inve
Jan 161 min read
AI in healthcare: driving change, saving lives
According to Statista and AIPRM (2024), the global AI in healthcare market will reach $200 billion by 2030. From AI diagnostics to robotic s
Jan 141 min read
AI and clean energy sectors lead the US VC funding outlook for 2025
The 2025 US Venture Capital Outlook from PitchBook paints a fascinating picture of resilience and focus in a dynamic market. As I read throu
Jan 91 min read
World Economic Forum 2025: collaboration for the intelligent age
As I look ahead to World Economic Forum's annual meeting at Davos in January 20-24, 2025, I’m struck by the urgency and relevance of this ye
Jan 82 min read
Global innovation index 2024: unlocking the promise of social entrepreneurship
Reading the Global Innovation Index 2024, I was inspired by its powerful theme: “Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship.”
Jan 71 min read
Climate-related threats dominate the top 10 risks that our world faces
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report highlights how interconnected global challenges are accelerating in urgency.
Jan 61 min read
Risk governance & climate fintech: sustainable steps toward resilience
The World Economic Forum’s New Nature Economy Report reveals that sectors like forestry, fisheries, and agriculture face the highest depende
Jan 51 min read
Nature-dependent economies: why climate fintech must lead the charge
More than half of global GDP—around $44 trillion—is dependent on nature and its services. Yet, as highlighted in the CDP Europe Report - f
Jan 41 min read
Net zero transition: the future of finance meets climate action
2023 saw record-breaking momentum in sustainable finance, with $670B+ in green bonds issued globally. Yet, as highlighted in McKinsey & Comp
Jan 31 min read
Discover How to Measure Startup Expansion Risk
Expanding into new regional markets offers tech startups an opportunity to scale and tap into new opportunities. However, expansion also includes its own set of risks.
Explore how your startup can identify, measure, and navigate risks while entering new regional markets in our Essential Guide for Expanding into the US Market.
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