ABRDN, a UK-based investment management company, has seen a significant increase in its market value due to the recent success of its investment strategies. The company’s growth has contributed to the rise of the FTSE 100, the stock index of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. ABRDN’s Investment Strategies ABRDN’s investment strategies focus on sustainable and responsible investment options. The company uses a...
It is widely accepted that mentoring relationships are beneficial in the business world. However, the idea of "reverse mentoring" has become increasingly popular in recent years. In this type of mentorship, a senior leader is paired with a junior employee to learn about topics not typically taught in the classroom, such as social media and technology trends. This method has been used successfully by companies such as Abrdn, whose CEO, Stephen...
Yanni Hufnagel is a former college basketball coach turned entrepreneur who has built a billion-dollar brand with his health-conscious beverage company, Lemon Perfect. Hufnagel's journey as an entrepreneur started when he realized the lack of healthy drink options in the market and decided to fill the gap with a beverage that hydrates and provides essential vitamins and minerals. Hufnagel launched Lemon Perfect, a line of lemon-infused,...
Greg Aziz is a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1984, he founded Atlantis Systems Corporation in Toronto to develop semiconductor chips. In 1993, he sold the company to Intel in a deal worth $600 million. The Intel subsidiary was renamed Intel Canada, but Aziz remained president and chairman until 1996, when he left to pursue other interests. Greg Aziz´s Achievements He is chairman of the board and co-founder of The Azrieli...
Tom Keane is an IT Support Specialist at Microsoft Azure and has been with the company for nearly two years. He has served as a leader of various IT initiatives and is currently taking on the challenges of assisting with 2016's big data. Tom believes there are three keys to success: great mentors, commitment to hard work, and understanding what drives your passion. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on how graduate students should...
Aida Morales is the President and CEO of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), a public benefit corporation established by New York State in 1984 to manage and develop Roosevelt Island. Since taking office in 2013, Aida Morales has advocated for the Roosevelt Island community, working to create more affordable housing, expand educational opportunities, and promote economic development. Roosevelt Island is a small island in the East...
Mark Hauser is an experienced financial advisor who has been in the business for over 18 years. He advises you not to be a slave to your bank account and work with professionals who can show you how best to invest your money. He is a follower of Warren Buffet and is grateful to have the chance to learn from the world's top investors. Mark Hauser holds an undergraduate degree in Economics with a minor in Philosophy. He went on to obtain his MBA...
Richard Liu Qiangdong is a successful businessman who has achieved success across many different markets. He is the founder and CEO of JD.com, one of the largest e-commerce companies in China. In this blog post, we will explore how Richard Liu has been able to succeed in multiple markets and what strategies he has employed to do so. The key to Richard Liu's success lies in his willingness to think outside the box and take risks. One example is...
Yubo is proud to announce that we are partnering with the Diana Award, honoring a woman who has significantly contributed to society in her field and fought for women’s rights. The Diana Award has announced partnering with Yubo to launch an educational anti-bullying campaign. Yubo is the world’s first and only social network just for kids. This partnership will create a safe and supportive community for children where bullying can be...
Greg Blatt is a former Chief Executive Officer of Tinder. He founded The Match Group, the umbrella company for all its brands, including Tinder. Blatt invested in The Match Group before it went public and was CEO for 13 years, taking the publicly traded company from revenues of less than $40 million to more than $1 billion in annualized revenues through executing an aggressive growth strategy that included acquiring other companies in the online...
