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Interview: Joyce Mackenzie Liu
IBR sits down with Joyce Mackenzie Liu (HBA ‘09), the founder and CEO of Pegafund. For 3.5 years she has been investing in and supporting startups by turning their cultures from families to high-performing sports teams.
Microsoft: Gaming Giants Unite
With its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft isn't just buying a gaming company; it's seizing the future of entertainment. This strategic move positions Microsoft at the forefront of the burgeoning Metaverse, promising an exciting fusion of gaming, community, and cutting-edge technology that aims to redefine interactive entertainment worldwide.
SpaceX: Venturing Over Uncharted Waters
Embarking on a bold new frontier, SpaceX's Starship is set to not just conquer space but to redefine global transportation. With its groundbreaking capabilities, it promises a future where shipping is faster, more efficient, and unimaginably scalable - ushering in a new era of economic and logistical transformation.
Andrew Peller: From Vine to Wine
Andrew Peller should use precision farming to combat climate change and boost crop yields.
Tata Group: Indian Giant Can Buy its Cake and Eat it Too
Tata Group is perfectly positioned to acquire future innovation at a cheaper cost, in a timely economic market and a demographic ready for lift-off.
The Business of Bees: A Sticky Situation for the Agricultural Industry
To save the bee population the Canadian government should push the use of biopesticides through incentives such as subsidies, regulations, and partnerships.
Unilever: Create or Be Cremated
Unilever should invest in content creation by acquiring Buzzfeed to drive next wave of digital marketing.
Textile Recycling: Sustainable Fashion With Canadian Paper and Pulp
Canada’s declining paper and pulp industry can utilize pre-existing resources to solve the fashion industry’s waste problems.
Beyond Meat: A Big-Box Expansion
To achieve positive cashflow and maintain market share, Beyond Meat should partner with Costco to private label its plant-based meat products.
Cobalt Mining in the DRC: Carving Out an Equitable Future
To unlock the potential of its mining sector, the DRC’s Ministry of Mines should partner with KoBold Metals to expedite the designation of new mining zones.
Tesla: The Future of Energy Storage
Tesla should adopt vehicle-to-grid technology to decentralize city grids and supplement intermittent energy sources.
German Nuclear: A Sustainable Path to Energy Independence
To achieve energy independence and reach ambitious sustainability targets, Germany must reintegrate nuclear power into its energy mix.
ADIA: Navigating the Great Energy Disruption
ADIA should shift its strategy towards venture capital to preserve its future growth.
Telus: From Phones to Farms
To gain the trust of consumers, Telus should partner with Whole Foods and use its data-driven platform to create a radical transparency tool for shoppers.
Wealthsimple: Teaching Tomorrow's Investors
Wealthsimple should develop its educational offerings and promote them through universities to boost investment activity within the platform.
Victoria’s Secret: Unveiling More than a New Reputation
Victoria's Secret should build its loyalty program and develop in-house beauty product lines to overcome challenges.
Tripadvisor: Destination All-in-One
TripAdvisor should combine legacy acquisitions to create an all-inclusive travel booking platform.
Tesla: Mining for the Future of Electric Vehicles
Tesla should acquire a copper mining project to achieve copper supply security.
Starkey: A Generational Opportunity in the OTC Market
U.S. hearing aid manufacturer Starkey should shift their focus to the consumer market through partnerships and big-box distribution.
Revlon: In Need of a Strategic Makeover
After filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy, Revlon companies should divest its underperforming brands and shift product offerings.