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The pandemic brought fore the need for and importance of virtual care. Apart from eliminating distance, virtual health can support in-person care as part of an integrated healthcare strategy. It addresses underserved and under resourced ...read more
published on May 12, 2023
Cloud kitchens, or virtual/ghost kitchens, are eateries that operate only on the delivery model and do not have a dining area. With the expansion of e-commerce and the preference to have everything, including food ...read more
published on Nov 11, 2020
Technology continues to change the way businesses operate, bringing in efficiency, improving productivity, and reducing errors. Among several technologies, blockchain has seen acceptance in various aspects of a business, including the procurement process. Due to ...read more
published on Nov 03, 2020
Innovative technologies are disrupting every industry including infrastructure. Digitization would soon change the style of development and operation of infrastructure. Such innovations would ensure that labor-intensive activities involved in the construction of infrastructure become increasingly ...read more
published on Nov 02, 2020
As the world slowly starts to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, it needs to change its ways. As businesses move on, they realize they cannot work with the sole objective of ‘maximum profit’. The ...read more
published on Aug 31, 2020
Due to technological advancements and IoT-connected enterprises, organizations have access to massive amounts of data generated on a daily basis. While companies primarily use data internally to improve their products, services, and processes, data can ...read more
published on Aug 07, 2020
Advancements in medical research have led to the discovery of drugs that cure diseases earlier considered fatal, thereby increasing the lifespans of those suffering as well as improving their quality of life. Currently, pharmaceutical companies ...read more
published on Jun 26, 2020
New category creation is a well-established and successful route to tap new markets. It refers to upgrading an existing class of product or service to a new level by modifying or adding features. While usually ...read more
published on Jun 19, 2020
The pandemic led to months of lockdown, restrictions on movement, and sealing of borders, pushing the global economy to the verge of collapse. Now, workplaces and offices are reopening. However, safety rules and regulations will ...read more
published on Jun 01, 2020
COVID-19 has affected all industries, hospitality being the worst hit. The complete ban on travel is costing the tourism sector billions of dollars. Challenges notwithstanding, the point is can hotels use this time effectively to ...read more
published on May 12, 2020
Procurement, a key process, if affected adversely could result in a huge loss for the organization, especially in manufacturing. The current pandemic has unveiled the threats facing supply chain and how vulnerable it can be ...read more
published on Apr 28, 2020
Companies should focus on saving cost and treading cautiously amid downturns, right? Yes, but this is also the time to re-strategize and re-invent. Innovations and investment in R&D (where possible) should become an important ...read more
published on Apr 08, 2020
The world of entertainment has undergone a massive change in the past decade due to the advent of new technologies. Innovations in the platform, content, and the entire delivery process have ensured that our entertainment ...read more
published on Aug 05, 2020
The healthcare sector of today benefits immensely from technological advancements. Emerging technologies are helping develop newer, better treatments while alleviating cost burdens. Some technologies are yet to be explored to their full potential, but have ...read more
published on Jul 14, 2020
As the world combats COVID-19, questions are being raised on the competence of the World Health Organization (WHO) to issue safety guidelines that could have saved lives. The WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic on January 30, 2020 ...read more
published on Apr 16, 2020
Genetic engineering/gene editing, while around for a long time, is not viewed with much trust. As it entails modification of cells and altering the natural order of things, the technology is always under the ...read more
published on Apr 14, 2020
The ongoing global economic scenario, which includes the US-China trade tensions, upcoming US 2020 presidential elections, weakening GDP growth, and negative outlook for leading economies, has had far-reaching effects on growth of businesses worldwide. As businesses ...read more
published on Feb 07, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is sparking another debate on the side-lines – societal and economic preparedness to face Black Swan events such as these and the catastrophes they lead to. Also, whether a far greater assessment is n ...read more
published on Apr 07, 2020
Technology enabled vertical of healthcare is known as healthtech. This sector has recently seen many startups offering innovative products or services that improve the distribution of healthcare or support it in other ways. While developed ...read more
published on Apr 04, 2023
A Founders’ Stock sale can have serious and far reaching implications on the pricing of stock options due to 409A provisions. While the extent of the impact can vary significantly, it’s important to understand whe ...read more
published on Sep 09, 2021
It is a challenge to apply the market-based approach while valuing companies showcasing high inorganic growth or participating in an acquisitive industry. Analysts should be mindful of the accuracy of market information, fairness of precedent ...read more
published on Jun 01, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to send financial markets globally in a tailspin. The economic slowdown will undoubtedly affect the technology startup and venture capital ecosystem. As per IRC 409A provisions, a valuation report is valid ...read more
published on Apr 14, 2020
As coronavirus strikes countries with ferocity, medical scientists, doctors and pharma companies are in a frenzy to find a cure and develop a vaccine. While the cure would diffuse the pandemic situation, it will also ...read more
published on Mar 18, 2020
Uber acquired ride hailing service provider Careem in January 2020. It has decided to operate the brand independently and not merge it under a universal brand name. Several factors may have prompted the company to pursue ...read more
published on Jan 14, 2020
Start-up CFOs are fast realizing how early stage 409A valuations completed by quick cookie cutter, ‘textbook’ approach often result in inflated option prices and disgruntled employees. Naturally, a 409A valuation has to be more than jus ...read more
published on Sep 22, 2016
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