Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens defeated Bayern Munich 80-69 in their final EuroLeague contest of 2024. It was a very meaningful win for the Greens, who had just lost their star center Mathias Lessort due to a broken fibula that will keep him out for approximately four months. But there was good news. New player Wenyen Gabriel…
Real estate investment is changing for the better. Because of blockchain technology, more people can now invest in property than ever before. Let’s see how this happened. In the past, only rich people could invest in real estate. You needed a lot of money to buy buildings or land. Then crowdfunding arrived, and it changed…
As a fundraising consultant watching “Miracle on 34th Street” recently, I couldn’t help but notice striking parallels between Macy’s revolutionary customer service approach and today’s investment landscape. The film offers a fascinating lens through which to view modern funding relationships. When Macy’s made the unprecedented decision to refer customers to competitors, they weren’t just changing…
In a sad turn of events during tonight’s EuroLeague game between Panathinaikos and Baskonia, French player Mathias Lessort suffered a severe leg injury early in the second half. Lessort fell in pain after making a bad fall, turning the OAKA arena in Athens very quiet. The injury looked to be on his left shin, and…
Woohoo! Another successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter! I have the great pleasure of offering my consulting services and contributing to the success of this amazing tabletop game: In Light of Shadows. So far, it has reached and exceeded its funding goal by 209%! And it still has 19 days to go! Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1845784016/in-light-of-shadows-0
Just got back from the Digital Economy Forum 2024, and it was all about finding our way in the digital future; the energy was great. The key takeaways? First, digital transformation requires collaboration. That is, businesses, government, and tech leaders have to collaborate closely. It’s not just about great technology; it’s about joining forces. The…
December was a nightmare for his marketing services company. Three major clients walked away. Bankruptcy was inevitable. Mike did not want to leave. He spent three days studying his business plan. The market was changing fast. He needed a new plan. He focused on digital marketing for tech startups. Mike called all the people he…
This week, I had the opportunity to attend one big Venture Capital’s Christmas party at their rooftop office. There was a vibrant mix in the crowd: founders, investors, and industry professionals, all coming alive with reflections on the past year and ambitious visions. Later, I strolled through the streets, beautifully decorated for the holidays. It…
Imagine the scene: A dedicated startup founder finds himself in a softly lit coffee shop, deeply focused as he gazes intently at his laptop screen. Next to him, resting on the table, is his meticulously crafted prototype, an innovative device that holds the potential to completely transform water purification processes in rural communities that so…
As a funding consultant, I recently managed a transformative crowdfunding campaign that has surpassed all our expectations. The client is an organization based in the United States that focuses on giving much-needed support to poor communities in developing countries; and they have reached a milestone by raising $243,000 in a short period of time. The…
