January, 2016

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NOW 2016 | Taking Courage in the Face of Disruption and Rapid Change

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NOW 2016 | Taking Courage in the Face of Disruption and Rapid Change. jsayo. Mon, 01/18/2016 - 12:46. A revolution from new technology is creating ways to generate, access and learn from data that will sweep many businesses into obsolescence and clear the way for the rise of digital powerhouses. The new technological paradigm—perhaps the most profound shift in history—will generate massive amounts of wealth, but require courageous decision-making, according to Manoj Saxena, founding partner of T

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Investment Perspectives | Unicorns: Beyond the Myth

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Investment Perspectives | Unicorns: Beyond the Myth. achen. Mon, 01/04/2016 - 13:57. According to legend, the unicorn is a large, horselike beast with a spiraling horn protruding from its forehead. Numerous writers, particularly in ancient times, have described it, but contrary to popular belief, most accounts occur in the literature of natural history rather than mythology.