TREND REPORTS
(PDF) BCG - Sustainability in Private Equity, 2024
[Investing]
2024/11/06 09:10
An encouraging finding is private companies’ improvement across various sustainability metrics during their traditional hold period, often outpacing their public peers. The inherent investment approach of PE firms—which have a long-term focus and considerable influence over management of their portfolio companies—positions them to drive improvements in the social and environmental performanc...
Cannes Lions 2024 Awards : Darty's "Long Lasting Reviews"
[Business]
2024/11/06 09:09
With the "Long lasting reviews", Darty revolutionizes online reviews and continues its commitment to enlighten its customers' choices.Whether it is to choose a washing machine, a restaurant, a hotel or a smartphone case, 7 out of 10 French people rely on online reviews to make their choice.By allowing us to benefit from the experience of other users, these reviews enlighten and guide our choice...
OpenAI's Startup Bets Point to New Tech Capabilities and Use Cases
[Investing]
2024/11/06 09:08
OpenAI's Latest Move Signals A Major Bet on Robotics AI. Physical Intelligence raised a $400M Series A at a $2.4B valuation from Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and others on Monday. The OpenAI Startup Fund also backed its seed round in March. Behind the data: While most of OpenAI investments go to enterprise software players, some of its biggest bets are in physical-world applications for AI.This includes...
Adjustable-Tint Sunglasses Use Photographic Filters as Their Lenses
[Product]
2024/11/06 09:07
A pair of the Lombell sunglasses will currently set you back $89.99.Variable neutral density (ND) filters are handy tools for photographers, in that their opacity can be adjusted simply by rotating them. So, why not use them for adjustable-tint sunglasses? Well, that's exactly what eyewear company Lombell has done.A typical photographic variable ND filter consists of two pieces of polarized gla...
(Infographic) Bain - AI Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations
[Business]
2024/11/06 09:06
Supply chain planning, procurement enhancements, manufacturing optimization, and engineering augmentation are emerging AI opportunities.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3YBt0RZ[bain]
Kroger Predicts Top 5 Food Trends of 2025
[Business]
2024/11/06 09:05
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) revealed its top five food trends for 2025, predicting emerging trends, customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead.Kroger has revealed its top five food trends for 2025, predicting emerging trends, customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead.The trend predictions are developed by Kroger's industry-leading team of food ex...
(M&A) Top 10 Crypto Acquisitions
[Investing]
2024/11/06 09:04
Stripe’s $1.1B purchase of Bridge is the #1 crypto acquisition of all time (based on exit valuation). Stripe announced it would acquire the stablecoin payments platform in October. Bridge, which was just 2.5 years old, had raised $58M prior to the acquisition. With ~$12M in revenue, the deal represents a lofty 90x multiple. It’s also Stripe’s biggest reported acquisition ever and third M&...
Fashion-Forward Gadgets : Open-Ear Earbud Concept
[Design]
2024/11/06 09:03
TWS or True Wireless Stereo earbuds have become such a common sight that their no longer weird to see something sticking out from people’s ears these days. It’s not a pretty sight, no matter how minimalist or sleek they are. Unfortunately, limitations of acoustics and technology also limit the possible designs for these tiny accessories, but what if such restrictions were loosened up a bit?Th...
Deloitte - 3 Ways Generative AI Can Drive Industry Advantage
[Business]
2024/11/05 09:10
There’s no one “right way” to adopt gen AI. But as investments begin to show value (or not), organizations can identify the approaches that can help lead to a greater advantage.There are lots of ways to think about generative artificial intelligence—how to use it, where to deploy it, and how to gain the most value from it. The answers to these questions are largely dependent on the industry...
