Subscribe to Real Leaders Here’s why I started a women-focused venture capital fund. One of the most significant challenges as a female entrepreneur, today and every day since the beginning of the universe, has been getting access to capital. I think there are two reasons for it. On the one side, not enough women are…
Subscribe to Real Leaders Research and Markets released a report in February 2023 that sheds light on the current ethical fashion global market, as well as a look ahead. Here are some key findings. Value The Latest The ethical fashion global market reached a total value of nearly $7,548.2 million in 2022, having grown at…
Subscribe to Real Leaders Make these adjustments to provide more inclusive support. The United Kingdom Parliament rejected a proposed law change in January that would have helped protect the rights of menopausal employees. This was due to fears of discrimination against men in the workplace — bringing women’s health to the forefront of the workplace…
Subscribe to Real Leaders David Aspinall is changing how employers think about working with neurounique individuals. David Aspinall is CEO of auticon US, a for-profit social enterprise that provides high-quality technology careers to autistic adults. As the world’s largest autistic-majority technology company, 300 of auticon’s 400 employees are on the autism spectrum. His organization also…
Subscribe to Real Leaders I founded a software company at 24 and grew it to $1 billion plus valuation over 10 years. I learned slowly and painfully through trial and error, but you don’t have to. Here are my top 7 mistakes as CEO –– and how to avoid them. How Can Businesses Use AI…
Subscribe to Real Leaders Taking inspiration from the tech industry, here’s why we need a pharma-based leadership movement to serve vulnerable populations. In a world where 90% of drugs fail to reach the market, there are clear inefficiencies in selecting and developing potentially important treatments. On the one hand, there is a good reason for…
Subscribe to Real Leaders We’ve finally reached a turning point in conversational artificial intelligence (AI). With the newest language model called ChatGPT released to the public in late 2022, we are likely to see significant changes in how businesses approach communication and content creation with clients and partners. Here’s a primer on ChatGPT and how…
Subscribe to Real Leaders Eight billion mouths to feed — this news circulated the world late last year sparking heated discussions on the best solutions. As the population grows, so do various challenges, such as global warming, air pollution, energy depletion, and food insecurity. Sustainability in business is now a critical concept, and the marriage…
Subscribe to Real Leaders When you’re transitioning out of a company, don’t let the impact, ethos, and culture leave with you. Here are some ways to preserve a legacy so that it lasts far past your time there. 1. Choose your successor wisely. I’ve experienced firsthand where I’ve had impact in a business and it’s…
Subscribe to Real Leaders Wave Neuroscience uses personalized brain care to improve mental health outcomes. Fred Walke, founder and CEO, explains why the success of this business is so personal to him and what inspires him to be a real leader. Real Leaders: What motivated you to pursue the cognitive health space? Walke: My youngest…