October 09, 2025 5 secrets for success from the former CEO of a $12 billion company “How did you get to where you are in your career?” My interest in this question dates back 45 years to when I was an MBA student at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Whenever corporate executives were guest … Continue reading 5 secrets for success from the former CEO of a $12 billion company
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How to integrate integrity into your company culture
September 26, 2025 How to integrate integrity into your company culture According to a recent study conducted by the global consulting firm, EY, 97% of respondents reported that it is important for companies to act with integrity. Many companies tout integrity as a core principle of their organizations in an attempt to reassure customers, employees, … Continue reading How to integrate integrity into your company culture
Fiverr is laying off 250 employees to become an ‘AI-first company’
Fiverr is laying off 250 employees to become an ‘AI-first company’ The gig economy platform is joining companies like Duolingo in wrapping layoffs in AI hype. Ian Carlos Campbell Tue, September 16, 2025 Fiverr Gig economy platform Fiverr is laying off 250 employees as it pivots to being an “AI-first company,” CEO Micha Kaufman shared … Continue reading Fiverr is laying off 250 employees to become an ‘AI-first company’
Ann Arbor is reinventing the power company
September 02, 2025 Ann Arbor is reinventing the power company BY Adele Peters Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or solar farms. Ann Arbor, Michigan, is trying something different: a new city-owned utility is building a local power network within city limits, made up of solar microgrids and geothermal energy installed … Continue reading Ann Arbor is reinventing the power company
GTM misreporting is a risk your company can’t afford to take
GTM spend isn’t harmless OpEx. Every dollar of CAC is debt, and misreporting it puts boards and executives at risk. Mark Stouse on August 27, 2025 Go-to-market (GTM) accounting may soon be very different. Every quarter, GTM spending gets tucked into operating expenses on the P&L. It sits beside payroll and rent, treated as … Continue reading GTM misreporting is a risk your company can’t afford to take
Dell’s AI reinvention is a model for every company
August 17, 2025 Dell’s AI reinvention is a model for every company BY Keith Ferrazzi When Dell Technologies’ CTO John Roese expanded into the role of Chief AI Officer last year, one thing was clear: they were rallying behind a clear challenge to move fast or get left behind. They set a two-year deadline to do … Continue reading Dell’s AI reinvention is a model for every company
Satisfaction with martech stacks varies by company size
Mid-size companies are most satisfied with their martech stacks. Smaller companies, not so much. Mike Pastore on July 18, 2025 MarTechCharts regularly highlights data of interest to marketers and marketing operations professionals. Marketers appear to be generally satisfied with their martech tool stacks, according to MarTech’s 2025 State of Your Stack Survey report, but … Continue reading Satisfaction with martech stacks varies by company size
‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits
June 27, 2025 ‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits BY Sarah Bregel Employees are in a burnout crisis. A 2023 Mercer report found that 82% of workers were at risk of burnout. Overworked employees say they need time off, work-life balance, and flexibility. But the same report noted only 32% of … Continue reading ‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits
Napster Returns To Spotlight As AI Company With Ties To Microsoft
Napster Returns To Spotlight As New AI Company by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 22, 2025 Touchcast took an investment from Microsoft to build a Cognitive Content Delivery Network (cCDN) in June 2024, and since then entered into an agreement to be acquired by Infinite Reality, an immersive technology company for $500 million, a combination … Continue reading Napster Returns To Spotlight As AI Company With Ties To Microsoft
Brand trust is the most valuable asset your company owns
Trustworthy brands deliver on promises and live their purpose. See how authenticity and transparency boost consumer confidence. John Premkumar on April 30, 2025 Trust is the most powerful and valuable asset a company has. It directly influences customer loyalty, brand perception and overall business success. With trust, your customers don’t question whether you’ll deliver … Continue reading Brand trust is the most valuable asset your company owns