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Algonquin Power & Utilities: Rushing To Adapt
Algonquin should spinoff its water utilities business to reduce sky high debt obligations and create shareholder value.
Western University: Building a Brighter Future
Western University should expand into real estate to solve the affordability crisis.
Cohere: From Enterprise To Everywhere
Cohere should partner with M-PESA to become the leading large language model provider in developing regions.
Scholastic: Turning the Page on Tradition
To survive in a dying industry, Scholastic must make the digital pivot to cater to the next generation of children.
Teck Resources: A Bold Pivot
Through the offloading of its steelmaking coal business, Teck Resources can forge ahead in the critical minerals frontier.
Cost Plus Drugs: Prescription for Success
Cost Plus Drugs should acquire India based PharmEasy to grow internationally.
Amazon: The Ascent To Space
For Project Kuiper to be a success, Amazon must improve unit economics and increase launch cadence.
Cineplex: From Popcorn To Pixels
To maintain its relevance, Cineplex should launch a streaming service alongside its existing loyalty program.
RBI: A Menu for Success
RBI should acquire a health-focused chain to diversify its portfolio and capitalize on emerging consumer trends.
Indigo: Turning a New Chapter
To overcome profitability challenges, Indigo should downsize its stores and start publishing content in-house.
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.