JPM Healthcare 2026: Signals Leaders Must Read
JPM Healthcare 2026 is no longer just about deals. It is a signal-setting moment where life sciences, AI, geopolitics and capital converge. What leaders need to understand.
Why 'Nation by Design' Is Singapore's Blueprint for Success
Singapore's "Nation by Design" is a masterclass in strategic governance. In this blog I explores how intentional design, from civil service excellence and fiscal agility to human-centered policies and education, have transformed a small island into a global powerhouse. Discover Singapore's blueprint for earned trust, economic dominance, and a future-ready nation.
How to Fix Britain’s Broken Culture of Aspiration and Entrepreneurship
Britain has no shortage of talent or ideas, but it lacks a culture that truly values ambition, risk-taking, and entrepreneurial success. While US founders are celebrated, UK entrepreneurs are met with scepticism, short-sighted policy, and a narrative that undermines their contribution. I explore the damaging myths around wealth creation, the perception gap at the heart of UK policymaking, and the steps we must take to reposition entrepreneurship as a national asset, not a problem to manage.
How To Rethink Data Culture in Government
Brent Hoberman’s question—“How good is the data that governments use to make choices?”—spotlights a deeper issue: it’s not just about the data, but the people and culture behind it. In this article I explore how risk aversion, silos, and bias hinder policy impact—and what leaders can do to fix it.
How Deepseek’s Open-Source AI is Changing the Industry
The rise of open-source LLMs like Deepseek’s R1 is disrupting the AI landscape, challenging proprietary models from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. As businesses and investors weigh the benefits of open-source AI—lower costs, greater customisation, and reduced vendor lock-in—governments are grappling with regulatory concerns, data sovereignty, and national security risks. In this blog I look at the strategic implications of this shift, outlining the risks, opportunities, and how companies, investors, and policymakers can navigate the rapidly evolving AI market.
Navigating the Future of Corporate Venturing: Strategic Insights for Boardroom Leaders
Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is shaping the future of innovation, delivering strategic value, and driving returns for businesses and investors, with insights tailored for board members and C-Suite executives. Senior CVC leaders and academics came together at a London Business School event to share their views on the future of corporate venturing and the opportunities for innovation.
How UK University Spin-Outs Drive Innovation: Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, and Economic Growth
UK universities technology transfer and spin-outs fuel innovation and economic growth. As a nation, we are fifth the global innovation index, yet, compared to other nations, more needs to be done to turn research that our academics do into transformative science and technology that can deliver growth and jobs. We are competing on the global stage and we need effective positioning and strategic communications.
Building Trust Is the Key to Unlocking High-Growth Sectors
McKinsey's ‘The Next Big Arenas Of Competition’ report outlines 18 key areas and sectors the firm believes will shape the world by 2040 and deliver strong financial and societal returns. To secure this, start-ups and companies in these arenas and sectors must invest in building trust and their reputation. Reputation will help unlock value and growth.
Maximising the UK Industrial Strategy: A Guide for Business Leaders, Investors, and Policymakers
Today, the UK government published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, a public consultation that asks businesses to' help shape the industrial strategy.’ Timed to coincide with the International Investment Summit, the Green Paper presents the government’s vision for driving long-term economic growth. Yet, while it is being unveiled at a gathering of international investors, the UK must support the creation of a corporate venture capital ecosystem that can support UK innovation that can deliver growth.