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Corporate venture capital is more than capital, it’s capability, insight, and strategic advantage. But to scale innovation and deliver returns, CVCs must treat communications as core infrastructure. I attended GCV Symposium in London this week and discussed why strategic comms is critical to trust, growth, and investor value.
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.
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.
Economic diplomacy is reshaping global business. Leaders who align with national strategies and engage at the intersection of policy and profit are gaining a competitive edge. Here’s how strategic insight drives access, resilience, and long-term growth.
Trust is no longer a soft value, it’s a strategic driver of profit, growth, and resilience. As global trust declines, businesses must act to rebuild and protect it to build back profitability.
I explore how deepfakes and generative AI pose rising threats to financial institutions, with verified case studies and strategic recommendations. It follows the deepfake of a Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, David Kostin. A must-read for business and investment leaders focused on trust, risk, reputation, and AI governance.
Reputation is now a key driver of investment decisions across venture capital, corporate venture capital, and family offices. In this blog, we examine how trust influences deal speed, valuation, and risk, and offer practical guidance for founders and investors navigating today’s reputation-first funding landscape.
American businesses are witnessing a rise in anti-American sentiment worldwide. What is the impact of this, and how can American companies and investors that trade, invest and profit from their presence overseas protect themselves?
How is AI reshaping communications, trust, and public engagement? This article shares key takeaways from a conversation with Laura Oliver and Hans-Petter Dalen on what business, government, and newsroom leaders must understand to lead credibly in the age of generative AI.
