Pantyhose, Taxi Cabs and Billions.
In 1993, a young woman was selling fax machines door-to-door in Floria. So far nothing strange about that. But here’s the kicker: she had to…
Chinese EV makers are flooding Europe with cheaper, better cars
Think VW, Fiat, Peugeot, and Renault. The future of European car manufacturing looks bleak, especially for those older brands I just mentioned. Under the constant…
When Words Meet Power: The Uncertain Marriage of Free Speech and Governance
A few days ago, I came across an intriguing yet frustrating story that triggered my thoughts about freedom. Rather than pointing fingers, I wanted to…
US bans Canadian-owned Pornhub
Thought experiment: what would be the reaction of a Pornhub ban? Tariffs are one thing. Imposing fines on corporations is another. The US has been…
Google’s AI Disaster Is the Joke No One’s Laughing At
Google, if you’re listening: Stop embarrassing yourselves. Stop ruining your own legacy. Stop turning the world’s greatest search engine into a late-night comedy routine. I…
Volkswagen’s ID Every1 and the Rivian Deal – A Failure of Innovation and Leadership
Morning coffee, RSS news feed… the screen lights up bright yellow. A video from the VW media centre in Hanover… zoom in… and oh, ugly!…
The Illusion of Democracy: When NGOs Rule from the Shadows
Behind Romania’s election lurks a darker truth—foreign NGOs masquerading as democracy’s guardians while secretly influencing the outcome. As citizens embrace the myth of self-governance, the…
Where Strategy Isn’t Born, Collaboration Dies
Team coaching, motivational talks, and brainstorming sessions can only do so much. They work only for groups who have already found their footing. But if…
A Crypto Reserve: potential impacts and benefits
We are fast approaching a seismic shift in how we look at stored value and define assets. The meteoric rise of crypto and its impact…
‘Military aid’ is keeping the meat grinder busy
By halting military aid to bring Zelensky to the negotiation table, US President Donald Trump has fired a shot of common sense across the bows….
Jaguar’s suicide note (or how to kill a luxury brand in one move)
I have spent the past 15 years in the automotive industry—not long enough to kill myself over it, but long enough to get bold. Whether…
Ex-Corporate Hell: Why Your AI Strategy is Stuck in the Lobby
People love displaying ex- something-or-other on their LinkedIn profiles, i.e “Ex-Google” or “Ex-Uber. Me? I’m considering “Ex-Corporate Hell” with a five-star review: “Would not recommend.”…