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Matthew Lewis Labarre launched Never Too Young FC in 2021 to serve children ages three to five who were excluded from traditional soccer programs. The company blends introductory soccer drills with age‑appropriate nutrition lessons, creating a playful yet structured environment. Over four years, the brand has grown steadily, emphasizing colorful community‑centric branding and consistent, pressure‑free coaching. Labarre’s sociological background informs a system‑focused approach that prioritizes long‑term trust over short‑term results.
Manie Du Bruyn founded Black Lion Property Group in 2015 and built a portfolio of high‑demand residential and mixed‑use projects in Pretoria, emphasizing reinvestment and a 30‑year horizon. Leveraging the disciplined financial and operational framework of the property business, he launched Black Lion...
REMAX promoted Chris Lim, who joined a year ago as chief growth officer, to president while keeping his growth responsibilities. Lim, formerly president of Christie’s International Real Estate, will now oversee the global network, emphasizing international expansion and affiliate services....
Benjamin Berkowitz, Vice President at Colonial Commercial Real Estate and co‑founder of Pearl Capital, has completed more than $60 million in retail transaction volume across Texas. After rising from sales associate to VP, he added tenant‑representation for autonomous‑drone firm Flytrex, broadening...
eBay agreed to buy Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash, with the deal slated to close in Q2 2026. Depop, a social‑centric C2C fashion marketplace, will keep its brand and culture after the acquisition. The purchase follows Etsy’s 2021 $1.6 billion...
Airbnb has begun testing a suite of loyalty‑program benefits that avoid traditional points structures, signaling a strategic shift toward more personalized guest incentives. The company previously explored a “Superguest” program but never launched it, and now it is evaluating models...
McKinsey reports that generative AI has slashed M&A costs by roughly 20% and accelerated deal timelines by 10% to 30%. The technology enables faster target identification, due diligence, and integration, especially amid geopolitical and supply‑chain disruptions. Bain finds one in...
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy told CRN that the company’s focus is on creating customer value, not merely selling AI. He highlighted the rapid expansion of Snowflake’s partner ecosystem to more than 14,200 global partners, a 22% year‑over‑year increase. Ramaswamy emphasized...
The article reframes due diligence as a daily habit rather than a one‑off exercise for big deals, using a used‑car purchase as a relatable example. It outlines a repeatable framework—define what you’re buying, inspect fundamentals, verify claims, and secure documentation—before...
Snowflake’s ecosystem of solution partners says AI’s impact will endure despite concerns of a bubble. Executives from BlueCloud, RiskSpan, Viewnear and Slalom stress that solid data foundations and cost‑driven efficiencies are essential for sustainable AI adoption. They note a shift...
My favorite part of my job is working with C-suite officers. Right now, I’m helping build the Office of a CIO ahead of a corporate split. Day 1, she inherits a brand-new company. We meet daily and work through org design, capital allocation,...
Liberty Global reported that its core European operators—Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo and Telenet—delivered full‑year guidance despite tough competition in Q4 2025. Virgin Media O2 expanded its full‑fibre footprint to 8.3 million premises and improved broadband net losses to 16,700. VodafoneZiggo posted...
The E.W. Scripps Company announced the appointment of Oliver Gray, a former Overtime executive, as Vice President of Network Sports and Client Partnerships. Gray will oversee national advertiser relationships for Scripps Sports and collaborate with sales and programming teams to...
Omnicom reported a $941.1 million GAAP loss for Q4 2025, the first quarter after completing its $15 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group. Revenue surged 27.9% year‑over‑year to $5.5 billion, and adjusted EBITA reached $928.9 million with a 16.8% margin. The company doubled its cost‑synergy goal...
A wonderful evening with the @Columbia Knight-Bagehot Fellows — journalists taking a deep dive into business, economics, finance and technology at a moment when rigorous reporting has never mattered more. We talked about leadership, resilience and AI — and the responsibility...
Thrive just announced a new $10B fund. “[early on] a very prominent endowment passed on Thrive because they thought I was too much of an entrepreneur.” — @JoshuaKushner via @patrick_oshag’s pod I’m biased but believe an entrepreneurial mindset is increasingly important in...
PFM announced a partnership with DebtBook to embed artificial‑intelligence capabilities into public‑sector treasury operations, leveraging PFM's Synario financial‑modeling platform alongside DebtBook's debt‑management suite. The alliance aims to automate cash‑flow, leasing and investment tracking, freeing municipal finance teams to focus on...
Lockheed CEO Taiclet says LMT never considered spinning off part of biz to allow for direct DoD ownership stake: L3Harris "didn't have, I guess, apparently, the resource to manage the scaling themselves." If regulators had allowed LMT to buy Aerojet "we...
Coach went from $6M to $5B because Lew Frankfort focused on one thing: Customer obsession. Function. Difference. Emotion. That’s brand power. #Branding #Leadership https://t.co/dSE0pXRsTs
Ikea U.S. announced plans to open ten new stores across the United States in 2026, including its first city‑center location in Los Angeles and its inaugural store in Oklahoma. The expansion follows a FY2025 sales decline of 4.3% to $5.3 billion...
New Charter Technologies is reshaping the managed services provider (MSP) model by embedding AI into its core operations, turning reactive support into automated, self‑healing processes. The company recently hired Microsoft veteran Michelle Curtis as chief revenue officer to drive a...
Wingstop reported a 5.8% decline in domestic same‑store sales for Q4 2025, while overall system sales rose 9% thanks to 493 new restaurants. The chain is rolling out Club Wingstop, a loyalty program that lifted guest frequency by 7% in...
Berkshire Hathaway has cut its Amazon stake by 75%, reducing a once‑$15 billion holding to roughly $10 billion. The move, disclosed in a Bloomberg Intelligence podcast, reflects Warren Buffett’s bearish view on the e‑commerce giant’s growth prospects. It marks a rare portfolio...
Williams‑Sonoma has joined OpenAI’s ad pilot, becoming one of the first retailers to test sponsored placements inside ChatGPT. The experiment will surface high‑end home‑goods ads to free and Go users as they ask product‑related questions, while paid subscribers remain ad‑free....
Amid economic uncertainty, the article urges businesses to double down on core strengths and customer relationships, using AI as a strategic ally. It highlights how AI can surface top‑performing products, personalize marketing, and provide real‑time data to guide decisions. By...
CMA CGM has placed an order with India’s Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700‑TEU dual‑fuel LNG container vessels. The deal was announced during a New Delhi visit that also included a pledge to recruit an additional 1,500 seafarers, bringing the total Indian crew...
At #ZohoDay26, @Zoho CEO Mani Vembu makes the case to collapse AppStack layers into an AppOS. The goal is the same - #EntepriseAcceleration through higher developer velocity. https://t.co/e7JTmo1bS8
TPG’s chief executive Jon Winkelried announced the creation of an AI taskforce to steer the firm’s software‑investment strategy as the sector endures a sharp sell‑off. He described the start of 2026 as a "big curveball" for markets, highlighting heightened volatility...
Next up - @Zoho CEO Mani Vembu on the challenges of #ensw. In short. Too many systems. #ZohoDay26 https://t.co/VncJBRx1pr
Palo Alto Networks warned that adjusted earnings per share will fall between $3.65 and $3.70 for the full year and $0.78 to $0.80 for the third quarter, sending its stock to a two‑year low. MSG Sports announced that its board...
Apple’s Q4 2025 results reveal Europe generated $38.1 billion in net sales, a 12.7 % year‑over‑year rise that now makes the continent a larger revenue source than Greater China. The growth stems largely from the iPhone 17 lineup, yet Apple’s earnings calls continue to...
Kraft Heinz announced that former Kellanova leader Nicolas Amaya will replace Pedro Navio as president of its North American business, effective Feb. 22. The move follows CEO Steve Cahillane’s decision to pause a planned corporate break‑up and signals a renewed focus...
J.B. Hunt’s CFO said demand is slightly stronger than early‑January expectations as truck capacity tightens, reflected in rising tender rejections and spot rates. Regulatory pressures on the driver pool and recent winter storms have limited supply, creating a modest but...
Phil Hoffman will assume the role of General Manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS on April 1, 2024, following the retirement of Franz Joachim on March 31. He will serve as co‑GM starting March 24 to ensure a smooth transition. Hoffman brings extensive...
Belgian AI space startup EDGX secured €2.3 million funding to accelerate its Sterna edge‑AI computer for satellites and has already signed a €1.1 million multi‑unit contract with a satellite operator. CEO Nick Destrycker says the company will focus on European defense and...
Employ Inc., a provider of people‑first intelligent hiring solutions, announced Jerry Jao as its new CEO. Jao, the founder of AI‑driven SaaS firm ReSci and former board member of FIGS, brings extensive experience scaling AI technology and strategic initiatives. Having...
Fifteen years ago the author accepted Guy Kawasaki’s invitation to record a podcast despite not having a show or a clear concept. Driven by a long‑standing purpose of helping leaders improve their craft, the first episode launched a series that...
Ellis Jacob, who has steered Canada’s Cineplex for 23 years, will receive Cinema United’s Legend of Cinema Award at CinemaCon in April. Under his leadership, Cineplex grew into the fourth‑largest theater chain in North America. Jacob also chaired Cinema United’s...
Glencore reported 2025 earnings of $13.5 billion, driven by strong copper and zinc markets. CEO Gary Nagle praised the South African government as "very supportive" and "great to work with," extending beyond ferrochrome negotiations. The mining giant highlighted that the collaborative...
TikTok Shop has scrapped its planned deadline to end seller‑fulfilled shipping for U.S. merchants, keeping the existing independent‑shipping model in place for now. The reversal follows a wave of backlash from brands that warned the shift would raise fulfillment costs,...
NEW: 🚨 Brian Armstrong says Wall Street underestimates Coinbase, even as it grows stronger through rising adoption, clearer regulation, and improving financial performance.
Gordon Dewar will step down as CEO of Edinburgh Airport towards the end of 2026 after a 14‑year tenure. Under his leadership the airport’s passenger traffic surged 85 % from 9 million in 2012 to nearly 17 million in 2025, and it successfully...
Corey duBrowa, CEO of Burson, argues that corporate reputation is the most valuable yet misunderstood asset in today’s AI‑driven, politically polarized market. Executives face heightened pressure to navigate AI governance debates, regulatory uncertainty, and a global rightward shift while maintaining...
M&A activity remains a high‑stakes gamble, with nearly half of large U.S. acquisitions eventually undone. A 27‑year study of 1,636 S&P 500 deals shows a 46% divestiture rate and an average ten‑year lag before breakup. Failures cluster around two patterns:...
Enterprises are granting AI agents authority to initiate payments, approve refunds, and orchestrate cross‑functional workflows, shifting from assistance to autonomous action. Security researchers warn that more than 1.5 million deployed agents could be exposed to misuse, expanding the attack surface faster...
The 2026 Super Bowl generated roughly $20.2 billion in experience‑economy spending, spanning tickets, merchandise, streaming and legal wagering. Paysafe’s CEO Bruce Lowthers highlighted the need for payment platforms that can process massive, real‑time transactions across multiple methods without friction. AI‑driven fraud...
Intellinetics, a NYSE American‑listed digital transformation solutions provider, announced Alison Forsythe as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 17, 2026. Forsythe brings over 20 years of SaaS and enterprise software leadership, most recently as CEO of AI‑powered...
TheKey, a Delray, Florida‑based home‑care provider, is moving to add private‑pay nursing services in four new states, aiming for a total of six states by the end of 2026. The company is finalizing licensure for the southern half of California...
Gucci’s Q4 sales slumped 10% year‑on‑year, pulling Kering’s overall revenue down 10% to €14.7 billion in 2025. CEO Luca de Meo, appointed in September, flagged the dip as a low point but promised a disciplined rebound in 2026. The group has already...
Maverick, Don't Do It: Ellison's Warner Bros. Gamble Is a Mission He Should Abandon (For Now...) $PSKY $WBD $NFLX https://t.co/EkRaklKyol
