TREND REPORTS
This Obesity-Drug Startup, Metsera Emerged from Stealth with $290M
[Investing]
2024/06/13 09:08
Metsera is taking a ‘Lego kit’ approach to finding a next-generation weight-loss treatment.Biopharma startup Metsera turned heads in April when it emerged from stealth, announcing $290 million in funding from prestigious backers—an all-star roster of scientists and executives—and a portfolio of drug assets all focused on what may be the most lucrative pharmaceutical opportunity ever: obesit...
Luxury Brands Shine in Brand Value and Strength in New Ranking
[Business]
2024/06/13 09:07
The world’s most iconic Luxury & Premium brands are manoeuvring through recent dips in the global economy.Porsche retains position as world’s most valuable Luxury & Premium brand; Louis Vuitton and Chanel round out top 3High familiarity drives luxury brands’ exceptional brand strength; Rolex becomes 2024’s strongest luxury brandSustainability an increasing driver of consideration in...
Inside One Company’s Plan to Become the Topgolf of Pickleball - Rally Pickleball
[Business]
2024/06/13 09:06
Rally Pickleball is betting on high-tech games to help it stand out from the onslaught of pickleball venues.Pickleball has come a long way since it first came together in a backyard off the coast of Seattle about 60 years ago. There are almost 14,000 pickleball courts throughout the U.S. today, and many are popping up in some of the trendiest spots, from Central Park, to Life Time gyms. But one...
Why Michael Phelps Wants You to Install Solar Panels
[Business]
2024/06/13 09:05
The 23-time gold medalist just put in a solar system at home, and he thinks you should, too.As the most decorated Olympian of all time—with 23 gold medals—Michael Phelps has had a slew of sports-related endorsements, from Under Armour to Powerbar. But recently, he added a less expected endorsement: solar panels made by Panasonic.“For me, now having four kids, I want to make the world better...
(Infographic) The Future of Retail in Asia-Pacific : From Turbulence to Resurgence
[Business]
2024/06/13 09:04
In a promising new era, retailers need a tailored response to six challenges.[bain]
Self-Driving Taxi for One Concept is Perfect for Solo Commuters
[Design]
2024/06/13 09:03
The majority of self-driving car concepts envision a future where family and friends take advantage of the freedom these vehicles offer. Even strangers, however, can also benefit from autonomous vehicles by making mass transit more efficient. Not all commuters, however, are comfortable traveling with strangers, and even self-driving sedans could be a waste of space and energy for these people....
Forbes - The Midas List : The World's Best Venture Capital Investors In 2024
[Investing]
2024/06/12 09:10
A meteoric rise for AI startup valuations and a smattering of IPOs, old and new, signal the beginning of a changing of the guard atop the Midas List, Forbes’ ranking of the world’s top venture capitalists.Produced in partnership with TrueBridge Capital Partners, the 23rd annual Midas List sees the return of investor Alfred Lin to its top spot. The Sequoia partner retakes No. 1 after two years...
(PDF) Accenture - Banking Consumer Study : Reignite Human Connections
[Consumer]
2024/06/12 09:09
Banks can strengthen fraying customer connections with life-centric solutions and better engagement across digital and physical channels.Most digital channels today are less than helpful in forging personal connections with customers.Our research reveals bank customers across generations still value branches, which they use for specific, important transactions.By taking steps to build more mean...
Mesmerizing Vertical Turbine Wall to Enter Customer Trials This Year - Airiva
[Product]
2024/06/12 09:08
Pre-production Airiva units are expected to start customer pilots in the second half of this year, a head of initial orders from 2025.Since revealing a concept for an energy generating wall back in 2021, designer Joe Doucet has been working on bringing the idea to life. That time is here with the launch of Airiva, a modular rotary wind turbine wall destined for installation on city buildings an...
