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by Michael Sheldrick | Oct 16, 2025 | Climate, Leadership, Philanthropy
The wealthiest families in Asia are in a position to fund Asia’s energy transition For decades, Asia’s family businesses built and preserved fortunes that played a central role in the region’s growth. Now, as they dominate its economies, their choices will decide...
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by Michael Sheldrick | May 20, 2025 | Finance, International Politics, Leadership
Education, sector focus, and smart incentives will decide which country wins the next wave of jobs. Here are the three questions that will define what country leads—and which gets left behind. This article was originally published on Forbes. Governments around the...
by Michael Sheldrick | Aug 4, 2024 | Finance, Leadership
If you wake up each morning with a sense of gloom, despair and anxiety about the state of the world, you are not alone. Studies show a surge in hopelessness and societal discontent as governments have failed to meet the public’s aspirations for a sustainable and...
by Michael Sheldrick | Jun 23, 2024 | Leadership, Philanthropy
“In some ways, I’m a little sheepish because we don’t have a big splashy announcement,” admits Rip Rapson, referring to the 100-year birthday celebration of the Kresge Foundation (“Kresge”), over which he presides. Yet, the centennial celebration of this...
by Michael Sheldrick | May 26, 2024 | Finance, Leadership
Millions of Africans live in poverty. File photo.Image: ALAN EASON You don’t need us to tell you about this continent’s potential. About 70 years ago, Africans comprised 8% of the world’s population. By 2050, just a century later, an estimated one-quarter of humanity...
by Michael Sheldrick | Feb 10, 2024 | Climate, Leadership
Amidst criticism for her frequent private jet use, Taylor Swift made a noteworthy move by purchasing double the required carbon credits to offset emissions from her record-breaking tour. If executed thoughtfully, Swift’s approach could catalyze efforts to combat...
