Chris Skinner

APRIL 21, 2017

I’ve blogged about how I see leadership in the developing (developed now) economies of China and India, and the new innovation models of emerging economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, but not quite in the way in which I see them now. The more I think about it, we have three major FinTech models, each with their own unique blend of thinking.

Fintech 268

Fintech America Leadership Innovation 268

CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In a deal that aimed to open the Chinese coal markets, US heavy-equipment behemoth Caterpillar paid $677M in 2012 to acquire ERA Mining Machinery Ltd. The Chinese coal market is one of the biggest in the world and this deal looked like easy money. a leading producer of hydraulic coal-mine roof supports in China. Google and Motorola.

Google 76

Google Software Innovation Company 76

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 10, 2022

Titled “ Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets ,” the Order is described by the White House as “outlining the first ever, whole-of-government approach to addressing the risks and harnessing the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technology.”.

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FDIC National cryptocurrency Leadership 148

CB Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

Companies across industries from food delivery to mobile payments disintegrate for all kinds of reasons, from technology errors and logistical challenges to overspending and outright fraud. Powa Technologies. Theranos was founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes, then an undergraduate student at Stanford University’s School of Engineering.

Report 78

Report San Francisco Capital New York 78

CB Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The online bookseller didn’t turn a profit for six years — today, it’s the second publicly traded company ever to hit a $1T market cap. 2003: Long-term thinking is rooted in ownership. The longer a company is able to retain its customers, the less it needs to spend on acquisition or marketing.

Customer Experience 78

Customer Experience Innovation Company Technology 78

CB Insights

MAY 10, 2018

The early consultants changed that by using market research and data analysis combined with niche expertise to help companies manage their supply chains, improve their product positioning, and enter new markets to beat their competitors. The four functions of consulting. ” —Michael Porter.

Strategy 78

Strategy Management Analytics Tools 78

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Market volatility. Buffett successfully lobbied the leadership of Coca-Cola — the largest position in Buffett’s portfolio, with his ownership share coming in at 6.2% — to cut back on “excessive” executive compensation plans. He increased his holdings dramatically during the bear market of the mid-70s when GEICO was struggling.

Omaha 78

Omaha Company Capital Management 78