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.

As AI reshapes journalism, the media’s role in building—or breaking—reputation is evolving. From the printing press to generative tools like ChatGPT, I explore how trust, strategy, and media engagement must adapt to a future where truth competes with machine-generated content.

The 2025 Perugia Journalism Festival wasn’t just about media—it was a wake-up call for global leaders. From AI disruption to collapsing public trust, the challenges facing journalism mirror those in business and government. Here’s what leaders need to know to stay credible, connected, and ahead.

Despite political headwinds, impact investing is evolving—not retreating. From China to the Gulf, capital is flowing to ESG ventures that align long-term financial returns with strategic reputation and trust.