by Michael Sheldrick | Apr 4, 2026 | Climate, Leadership, Philanthropy
This article was originally published by Andrew Herscowitz and Michael Sheldrick on Sunday Times. As the price of energy rises around the world, families are being squeezed and businesses are slowing down. It’s exposing how fragile energy systems are, how much energy...
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...
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...