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Paris Fintech Forum 2020: The ‘Davos of FinTech’ ends 5th annual conference on almighty cliffhanger
For the last five years the Paris Fintech Forum (PFF) has been the most exclusive European annual event on digital finance. Organised by Altéir Event, the 2020 edition was no different. Hosted at Palais Brongniart, it proved to be the…
Frequency of Success: Marianne Olsnes on becoming the North Star
There are many business arenas still dominated by men, the world is changing and dynamic women are becoming passionate leaders rising up to take their positions alongside these men. Marianne Olsnes, is one such woman. After being responsible for the…
Redefining Business Success: Why reinventing the wheel is both necessary and not enough
The metaphor “don’t reinvent the wheel” is commonly used to save us both time and redundant efforts. In the context of a business, it means there’s no need to put energy into reinventing something that already exists and works well:…
MPE2020: Europe’s largest Merchant Payments Conference, set to be the best yet
Back for its 13th year MPE2020 (Merchant Payment Ecosystems) in Berlin (18-20 Feb 2020) is set to be the biggest ever, with over 1,500 founders, startup enthusiasts, corporates, angel investors, VCs, and media gathering from across Europe. The three-day Conference…
Inspired by Roger Federer – The Difference Between a Win and Real Winners
Winners and Losers I’ve been privileged to editorially cover the ATP indoor tournaments for 3 years now. My first experience of this was nerve-racking trying to get the best shots for my agency and at the same time starstruck when…
Growing Your Business in 2020
A new year means new goals for your business. If you have big dreams to growing your business in 2020, but don’t know where to start, then think about these suggestions and how they can fit into your business. Create…
How do you position yourself to make a fortune in 2020
The factors indicating recession are here already: tensions in the Middle east, Brexit uncertainty, volatile economic performance in Europe, trade war between US and China, just to mention a few. Geopolitical tension aside, is Europe’s positive monetary policy and fiscal…
In the quest for equality, why are women NOT represented at the other end of the spectrum?
Through The Camera Lens Series: #andme part 2 By now, we are all familiar with the arguments regarding the lack of female representation at C-Level management and executive positions. Some of us are even familiar with the studies that show…
Fastest Growing Industries Heading Into 2020
Sustainability Through Beneficial Investment
Interview with Larisa Miller, CEO Phoenix Global LLC In ancient mythology, the Phoenix was a brilliantly-coloured bird of unimaginable beauty and splendour that would brighten the skies with hues of gold, red and purple. It’s story is famous the world-over…
Karen Boers : it’s very lonely at the top- a woman who was bashed, thrashed, ignored, laughed at and bullied, but made it on her own terms
Entrepreneurs are known for their desire to lead a meaningful life. Finding the spark of ikigai is key to entrepreneurial fulfilment. What drives you and keeps you motivated and focus when times are tough? I thrive on societal purpose –…