When children’s author Greg Soros talks about representation in books for young readers, he is careful to distinguish between surface-level inclusion and something more substantive. His “mirrors and windows” framework, developed over more than 16 years of writing for children, makes that distinction explicit: true representation means reflecting not just […]
Environmental philanthropy takes many forms, but few organizations have pursued their founding mission with as much consistency as Colcom Foundation. Created in Pittsburgh in 1996 by Cordelia S. May, the foundation has stayed close to the concerns that motivated its founder: the relationship between human population growth and the long-term […]
Vancouver-based investor Yazan Al Homsi has built an investment portfolio concentrated at two of the most important intersections of technology and societal need: clean energy and healthcare. These are not separate investment theses for him but two expressions of a unified view about where technology creates the greatest genuine impact […]
Great investment stories are built on a combination of genuine business quality and a clear articulation of why that quality will translate into long-term financial performance. New York-based Thomas Priore has developed a compelling investor narrative for Priority Commerce that connects the company’s operational strengths to its financial potential in […]
The energy industry took stock of Kelcy Warren‘s career in 2023 when Hart Energy inducted him into its inaugural Hall of Fame class. Warren, who co-founded Energy Transfer in 1996 and has led the company as executive chairman ever since, was recognized as a defining figure in midstream energy during […]
There is a persistent tension in wealth management between what financial firms optimize for and what clients actually need. Firms optimize for growth, efficiency, and margin. Clients, particularly those with substantial multigenerational wealth, often need something slower and more personal: an advisor who understands their full situation and earns the […]
Inside a financial services industry built on quarterly benchmarks and performance targets, Justin Nelson has carved out a different kind of career. The Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Connecticut oversees more than $15 billion in assets and leads a 20-person advisory team. But when asked how he […]
Facelift surgery carries a paradox: the procedures most visibly advertise themselves in the patients least likely to want that. Tight, pulled skin and visible scarring have long marked facelift results. Dr. Andrew Jacono spent years developing an approach that disrupts that association, producing results patients describe as natural without anyone […]
Few executives have seen the CEO role from as many angles as Michael Polk. The former head of Newell Brands spent decades leading major public corporations before pivoting to a smaller, private equity-backed company. The difference, he says, is substantial. Polk came out of retirement in 2019 to lead Implus […]
The pest control industry has undergone significant technological evolution over the past decade — developments that have improved both the effectiveness and the environmental profile of professional pest management. Utah-based Mira Home has invested in these technologies as part of its commitment to providing pest protection that is both highly […]