Tech IPO valuations are soaring as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic reshape markets. We need to think whether ambition, narrative and AI hype are driving sustainable value or a growing bubble.

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a break from liberal globalisation. Supply-chain control and strategic competition are now board-level priorities. What this means for investors and executives.

Most M&A failures are not caused by financial errors but by mismanaged perception, weak private engagement and cultural misunderstanding. Trust, reputation and strategic advisory must sit at the centre of every deal. This article explains why private communications, geopolitical fluency and cultural intelligence are now essential to securing stakeholder confidence and protecting value.

The UK’s 2025 Budget raised taxes to historic highs but failed to reduce regulatory friction or unlock investment. Here is why these risks pose a long-term growth and why the narrative will impact how UK businesses see the benefit of investing.

Why is trust becoming the hardest currency in corporate venture capital? CVCs now differentiate not by cheque size, but by the strategic insight, commercial access and risk expertise they bring to early-stage companies. New data from the State of CVC 2025 report sets out what CVCs and founders must do to build perception, credibility and growth.

The UK Budget 2025, delivered by Rachel Reeves, highlights a deeper issue affecting governments and investors worldwide: confidence is shaped less by policy than by how leaders communicate. When messaging is fragmented or inconsistent, markets assume the worst. In this blog, I explain why narrative discipline now shapes capital flows, valuations and international trust, and outline five strategic steps leaders must take to rebuild confidence.

The Reuters Institute’s new report, Mapping News Creators and Influencers in Social and Video Networks, shows how online creators now shape public opinion. Governments and companies must adapt their reputation strategies to navigate this fast-moving media landscape.

Spain is transforming from a tourism-led economy to a European innovation powerhouse. Learn how its growth, strategy, and global perception are attracting investors, tech leaders, and governments worldwide.

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.