Calling it the way it is
Greg Soros built Podcraft Media Lab into a go-to production house for corporate clients, but the Austin-based podcaster made an early decision that set his company apart from competitors: carving out dedicated time to mentor emerging creators from underrepresented communities. A Mission Beyond Client Work Working through the Podcast Academy’s diversity fellowship program, Greg Soros […]
Building a genuine reputation in venture capital takes time and requires a combination of analytical credibility, consistent investment activity, and the kind of transparent communication about investment theses and portfolio performance that allows the market to evaluate a manager’s judgment over time. Yazan Al Homsi has been building this reputation within Canada’s venture ecosystem systematically […]
Innovation in commodity markets is notoriously difficult. When the product is identical regardless of supplier — a kilowatt-hour of electricity is the same from any source — differentiation requires either price competition or the creation of genuine non-commodity value. PLAN B NET ZERO’s Neo-Energy concept takes the second path, creating a framework for understanding and […]
How Glenn Lurie’s Synchronoss and AT&T Experience Shapes AI Investment Strategy at Stormbreaker Ventures Glenn Lurie has spent decades at the intersection of technology and telecommunications, and that background now informs one of the more methodical approaches to AI investing in the venture capital space. As the founder of Stormbreaker Ventures, Lurie draws directly on […]
Kelcy Warren, founder and Executive Chairman of Energy Transfer, has built one of North America’s largest energy companies while simultaneously becoming a prominent philanthropist. His career traces a path from engineering graduate to energy titan, and the impact of his work is felt across both industry and community. Warren graduated from the University of Texas […]
Walk into almost any management presentation and you will eventually hear the word “kaizen.” It gets used loosely, often as a synonym for improvement projects or efficiency drives, sometimes without any clear methodology behind it. At Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized Toyota distributor in Saudi Arabia, it means something more precise than that. Kaizen […]
Most surgical approaches to facial aging treat its most visible feature: loose, descending skin. Dr. Andrew Jacono built his reputation on a different premise that durable rejuvenation requires addressing the structural changes happening beneath the surface, not just smoothing what is visible from the outside. The Minimal Access Deep-Plane Extended facelift developed by Dr. Andrew […]
When natural gas prices collapsed from $8 to $2 per million cubic feet in the wake of the 2008–09 financial crisis, most energy executives braced for a long, uncertain recovery. Kelcy Warren did something different. He quietly began repositioning Energy Transfer for the next phase of American energy history. Warren co-founded Energy Transfer Partners in […]
Corporate philanthropy is easy to announce and difficult to sustain. Judd Zebersky made it a founding commitment. When he launched Jazwares in 1997, he established Jazwares Cares as part of the company’s structure from day one, not as an afterthought once profits arrived. Over the course of nearly three decades, the program donated millions of […]
Earning a strong reputation in the oil and gas industry requires more than technical proficiency. It demands consistent communication, prudent financial management, and a willingness to hold partners accountable for results. Gulf Coast Western reviews investors and joint venture participants suggest the Dallas-based company has met those expectations through decades of domestic energy work, even […]
