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CHG‑Meridian CFO Ulrich Bergmann says the finance function must become data‑first, emphasizing governance, quality, and a unified data structure. He highlights using Microsoft Fabric for dynamic, scenario‑based forecasting and deploying data experts in each of the company’s 32 countries. The firm is midway through a global SAP ERP rollout, entering the integration “marriage” phase after three years of design and build. Bergmann stresses that combining strong leadership with skilled managers is essential to translate data insights into successful transformation.
Digits, a San Francisco‑based Agentic General Ledger, announced expanded payroll connectivity to 18 additional providers, adding to its existing Gusto integration. The new connectors include major platforms such as ADP Run, Paychex Flex, QuickBooks Online Payroll, and UKG Pro, enabling direct, automated...
Ireland’s National Institute for Bioprocess Research and Training (NIBRT) reports a persistent global shortage of biopharma manufacturing talent, especially engineers skilled in digital bioprocessing, automation and AI. The gap spans cell culture, downstream processing, aseptic manufacturing and quality functions, with...
Andrew Cridland, CEO of Babcock Australasia, is stepping down after nearly 11 years with the firm, citing personal interests and family time. He had been CEO since July 2023, following a long tenure as CFO since 2015. Leah Grantham, previously...
Volcafe announced that its North American coffee business is now fully under direct company governance, ending the previous licensing deal with Volcafe USA. The transition consolidates the Volcafe, Volcafe Specialty, Volcafe Way, Volcafe Verified and Volcafe Excellence brands under Volcafe...
President Donald Trump told reporters he is not worried about potential Iran‑backed attacks on U.S. soil, despite an FBI alert warning California police of possible drone strikes on the West Coast. The warning follows U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian...
Harvey, the AI‑driven legal platform, has partnered with The LegalTech Fund (TLTF) to co‑invest in emerging legal‑technology startups. The collaboration will leverage TLTF’s deal pipeline and Harvey’s product expertise to streamline startup vetting and potentially create a marketplace akin to...
American Airlines flight attendants have revived the red “WAR” pins from the W e A R e campaign, signaling renewed readiness to strike despite the National Mediation Board’s refusal to authorize one. The union publicly voted no confidence in CEO...
SAP’s March 2026 Security Patch Day released 15 security notes, including two critical CVSS 9+ vulnerabilities and one high‑priority denial‑of‑service issue. The critical flaws affect SAP Quotation Management Insurance (FS‑QUO) via an outdated Log4j library, SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Administration through insecure...
Wayne Stiles builds a business around creativity and storytelling. AI could easily feel like a threat in that world. Instead, the AI Business Lab® Mastermind helped him turn it into his most valuable creative partner. He now leverages AI as a...
Rotterdam’s 2025 container statistics show a structural reorientation of global trade, with imports rising 3.9% while exports continue to fall, especially to Asia. The export slump has widened the import‑export gap by 1.47 million TEU, increasing empty‑container circulation. Carrier alliance reshuffles...
Torc Robotics has joined Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Dock to Door Coalition under a one‑year Go Virginia Region 2 grant to shape training for autonomous Class 8 truck technicians and inspectors. The initiative will map workforce needs, identify curriculum gaps, and develop...
Dear Founders, As you build with AI, remember this: Analytics → drives insights Insights → drive growth strategy Growth strategy → drives startup growth. Features don’t grow startups. Growth strategy does. AI can help you build faster. But data is what tells you what to build,...
Datalec Precision Installations unveiled a next‑generation modular data‑center solution that slashes construction time from the industry‑average 16 months to roughly 10 months. The new offering compresses the design phase from six months to two by leveraging off‑site, pre‑engineered manufacturing. Modules...
Canada’s audit regulator, the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB), disclosed that each of the Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC—had at least one significant finding in its 2025 inspection. The review, which for the first time named firms...
The 4:00 a.m. executive wake up call is a productivity myth, and it is actively driving physician burnout. As healthcare leaders and professionals, we often feel pressured to be online before dawn just to keep up with the inbox. But what...
The post outlines a $3,000‑per‑month AI automation suite targeting U.S. medspas and rapidly expanding GLP‑1 weight‑loss clinics. It highlights how these practices lose $50‑$100 k annually due to broken front‑desk workflows and missed follow‑ups, and shows that AI‑driven lead response, patient...
Ghana’s central bank announced a rebalancing of its international reserves, converting a portion of its gold holdings into foreign exchange. The move follows a Domestic Gold Purchase Programme that lifted gold stocks from 8.7 tonnes to over 40 tonnes, with a 62%...
U.S. headline CPI held steady at 2.4% year‑over‑year in February, matching January, while core CPI remained at 2.5%. The data largely met expectations, leaving inflation pressure unchanged. Equities were mixed to lower at midday, with financial services and real estate...
The new federal Sustainable Development Strategy places systemic discrimination, gender‑based violence and Indigenous prosperity at the forefront, prompting Canadian employers to reassess their DEI priorities. Claude Balthazard argues that employees are skeptical of surface‑level messaging and expect clear, honest explanations...
sara’s list is back the rules are simple, the company must.. - have product market fit - be funded, be growing (and probably has oat milk in the company fridge) - be able to 5x in 5 years, i.e $200k in stock can become...
Bonds fall on growth fears and rise on recession fears - as a rule of thumb. But that’s under monetary dominance, not fiscal dominance. The new rulebook will look very much like February into the April tariff terror event where dollar and bonds...
FIPP is hosting a 60‑minute online workshop titled “Leading through relentless change” on 24 March at 3 pm GMT, aimed at media leaders grappling with platform shifts, AI disruption, restructures and low employee engagement. Speakers Mary Langan and Chris Kerwin, both seasoned executives from...
Brazilian retailer Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (GPA) announced on March 10 that it has entered an extrajudicial recovery plan approved by the São Paulo court. The plan suspends GPA’s obligations to its creditors for 90 days, allowing negotiations aimed at securing...
Orbia Advance Corp released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a sustainability‑driven strategy that underpins resilience and disciplined value creation. The company reported that 68% of revenue now supports UN Sustainable Development Goals, while cutting Scope 1‑2 emissions by 28% and Scope 3...
Breakout Ventures announced the close of its third fund, raising $114 million to back early‑stage AI‑driven science startups in biology and chemistry. The firm aims to invest in at least 20 companies, writing checks between $500,000 and $5 million. Fund III follows...
Managed service providers (MSPs) are confronting a paradox: revenue and client counts are rising, yet profit margins are eroding. The primary culprit is tool sprawl, which drives licensing, training, and integration costs while diluting engineering efficiency. Profitable MSPs are countering...
Corporate headquarters are rapidly relocating to South Florida as billionaires buy luxury homes and tout the region’s tax advantages. In the first two months of 2026, four companies—including Palantir and Trinity Investments—announced moves, adding to the 74 firms that shifted...
Handle, a San Francisco AI platform that unifies enterprise tools, closed a $6 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company’s Signal engine links email, WhatsApp, CRMs, ERPs and supplier portals, enabling autonomous agents to handle quoting, claims registration and...
Women remain under‑represented in senior corporate leadership in Canada, occupying just 23.2 percent of board seats and 26.6 percent of officer roles in 2023, a modest rise from the previous year. More than half of all boards (50.3 percent) still have no female...
In this episode of the AI Builders Roundtable, the hosts experiment with Polsia's AI-driven business creation platform, launching micro‑ventures like a curated matchmaking service and an AI procurement agent. They discuss the ease of spinning up companies, the shifting valuation...
The piece argues that the United States’ recent military actions against Iran are a continuation of a long‑standing American imperial habit that disregards international norms. It frames former President Donald Trump as both a symbol and accelerator of this “late‑imperial...
IEEE is scaling its virtual career fairs worldwide after a successful U.S. launch that attracted nearly 8,000 participants and showcased more than 500 AI, semiconductor, and power‑sector opportunities. The events, hosted on the vFairs platform, feature AI‑driven job matching, live...
Mercialys filed a regulatory notice on March 11 2026 outlining its capital structure as of February 28 2026. The French retail REIT reported 93,886,501 outstanding shares, each carrying one voting right, for a total of 93,886,501 voting rights. Of those, 93,482,942 voting rights were...
Shell plc disclosed that on 11 March 2026 it repurchased 668,165 of its own shares for cancellation, executing trades on six European venues. The GBP‑denominated purchases averaged £31.97 per share, while EUR‑denominated trades averaged €36.98. The transactions form part of...
KPMG has launched the AI Spark Innovation program for its U.S. advisory division, offering cash prizes that exceed typical year‑end bonuses. The awards target consultants who demonstrate tangible AI‑driven solutions, with a particular emphasis on junior staff. By tying payouts...
Cold calling still works in 2026. Most reps quit at a 2 to 3% meeting rate, while top performers hit 6 to 15% with data, AI, and personalization. 82% of buyers accept meetings from cold calls, and teams making 100+ dials a...
📚 In this episode, we talk about making professional development more engaging and easier to access. 🧩 Naomi Church shares strategies for using on demand tools to support ongoing learning. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this bonus episode....
Chicago-based Chowbus raised $81 million to broaden its AI‑powered restaurant platform. The company now reports over $120 million in annual recurring revenue and processes roughly $4 billion in transactions across the U.S. and Canada. Moving beyond point‑of‑sale software, Chowbus will add...
Staying on top of tax deadlines sucks. Cool new feature from Fondo making it easier for founders.
Backing deep tech was smart 5 years ago when it wasn't the meme, you say? It's important to have deep tech expertise, you say? Key is to have built an edge in deep tech, you say?
The looming conflict between Iran and Israel is pushing global oil prices higher, stoking concerns that the United Kingdom’s cost‑of‑living crisis could deepen. Analysts warn that tighter energy markets may lift household electricity and gas bills, while inflationary pressure could...
High oil prices are great for Putin. At $85 per barrel, Urals oil price is now the highest since 2022. High prices also mean the EU's maritime services ban in its 20th sanctions package is dead and pressure in the...
.@Zendesk acquires Forethought, eyes self-improving AI agents https://t.co/bafcCVwCRb Zendesk said it will acquire Forethought, a company that specializes in AI agents for customer experience automation.
If you don't have this problem, you're falling behind: OH: "I used to manage 10 IC engineers. Now I manage 10 engineers that each manage 10 agents. So now I'm a manager of managers... I've had to build an entire pipeline...
So, now I'm seeing ads for IEEPA tariff refunds and US tariff calculation work. On the one hand, the market works. On the other hand, this is costly and only necessary because of misguided US tariff policy https://t.co/nU32IBGoFO
S&P 500 peak-to-trough drawdowns this decade: 2020 -33.9% 2021 -5.2% 2022 -25.4% 2023 -10.3% 2024 -8.5% 2025 -18.9% 2026 -3.4% (so far) Why isn't the market falling more? Why are investors ignoring the headlines? Are we due for a correction? https://t.co/4VHwh9ODKB https://t.co/jZPvMOVHiI
Barry Diller says in interview with Graham Bensinger that Paramount was mismanaged for ten years. https://t.co/5f66zaehm7 via @YouTube
Barry Diller on hopes to buy CNN: "I would change everything" Interview with Graham Bensinger. https://t.co/mkgyjN8GTY via @YouTube
The Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz could have major supply chain implications. Lisa Anderson explains why this global shipping chokepoint matters—and what manufacturers should be thinking about now. Watch the Supply Chain Byte. #SupplyChain #Geopolitics #Manufacturing https://t.co/hLUT5Rpp0T
