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Why Your Board's Blind Spot is Costing You Your Reputation
A new study reveals a staggering 38-point gap between CEO concern and crisis preparedness. The root cause? Boards built for a financial era are failing in an age of compounding crises. This isn't just a communication problem, it's a direct threat to profit and valuation. This article exposes why traditional board composition is the core vulnerability and provides a clear blueprint for modernization, including the critical case for appointing a Chief Reputation Officer to safeguard your company's future.
Why Soft Power is Vital In a Multipolar World
What soft power is, how countries use it to shape diplomacy, trade and investment, and why it still matters in a more contested, multipolar world. The Foreign Policy Centre has just released its latest report outlining a way forward for the UK Government to develop soft power.
Why Reputation Is a Family Office's Greatest Asset
Family offices, CIOs, and lawyers must strategically manage reputation. It's a core asset, not a tactical concern, that drives deal flow and safeguards legacy in private networks and public spheres. Learn about how you can build and protect how you and your investments are perceived.
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.
Growth Without Delivery. Does The UK Face a Confidence Gap?
The UK government faces a credibility problem, struggling to move beyond rhetoric to deliver tangible economic growth. This piece argues for a shift from "headline economics" to concrete frameworks that mobilise capital, outlining five recommendations for transforming policy ambitions into real-world impact.
Spain’s Innovation Surge: VC and CVC Driving Growth
Spain is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most investable innovation hubs. With a ten-fold increase in venture funding, 17 unicorns, and a sophisticated blend of public and corporate capital, Spain offers deep opportunities for investors, innovators, and corporate venture arms. From clean energy and AI to biotech and quantum, this article shares insights from UK–Spain discussions at the Spanish Embassy in London, highlighting where strategic growth and partnerships are already delivering results, and where the next big bets will be.
How the UK Can Turn Policy into Private Investment
Britain stands at a strategic crossroads, with policy, capital, and innovation aligning. As the UK enters a “Goldilocks moment,” family offices and venture investors must act decisively to turn this rare opportunity into long-term growth, trust, and national competitiveness.
Why Family Offices Are The Hidden Architects of Innovation
At SFO Week 2025, it became clear that single family offices are more than capital providers—they’re strategic builders of innovation, trust, and long-term growth. From deeptech to university spinouts, family offices are shaping the future of investment with purpose and conviction.