Later this month I will host a series of leadership events in Dubai.  This is part of a global Slingshot event series, to help shape sustainable companies and economies.

Albert Einstein was obsessed with the limitless power of our imagination and left us many great quotes on the topic.  One of my favorites:  “If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Judging by his penchant for mind-stretching ideas, Mr. Einstein would have loved this next one.

I am pleased to be one of three judges who will pick the recipient of the 2016 European Innovation and Technology Venture Award.  Contestants are start-up companies from across the European Union, who are creating smart business solutions to address important social issues.

I have published several blogs on the eroding relevance of traditional banking and financial services.  This age-old industry is increasingly susceptible to all kinds of new competitors, and must re-imagine itself in order to stay indispensable.  Here is yet another example of the looming dangers.

The origins of the hotel industry can be traced back to biblical times, yet it is still full of customer pain points.  This is proof that even long standing, highly competitive industries should be continuously re-imagined.  Here is one recent example of how.