Shunsaku Sagami, Japan’s youngest billionaire, is an entrepreneur and innovator in the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), pioneering a unique approach to succession planning. Sagami’s strategy addresses a key demographic challenge often referred to as the “silver tsunami”—the retirement wave of aging business owners worldwide. His M&A Research Institute steps in where others may…
On May 6, 2010, the U.S. stock market faced one of the most shocking and swift losses in its history. Within minutes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 1,000 points, erasing roughly $1 trillion in value before rebounding almost as quickly. This incident, known as the “Flash Crash,” rattled investors and exposed vulnerabilities within…
Imagine a world where no individual could accumulate more than $999 million, with any surplus channeled into public services and societal needs. Many see it as a pathway to reducing wealth inequality, addressing economic disparity in one of the most direct ways possible. However, the concept of capping billionaire wealth is fraught with complexities that…
I was in law school from 2019 to 2022. Weird time. Let me show you what it’s like. First year, you’re split up into sections because the cohort is too big, and we all take the same classes. This is sometimes considered the hardest year because everything is so new. There’s usually one final exam…
The legal system is designed to be a foundation of justice, protecting individual rights and maintaining societal order. Yet, one crucial issue stands in the way: not all legal representation is equally accessible. Financial capacity can profoundly influence the quality of legal services available to someone, raising serious questions about fairness in our justice system.…
Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) represent an ancient yet enduring form of informal financial institution that blends the principles of peer-to-peer banking and lending. A ROSCA comprises a group of individuals who agree to meet over a defined period, pooling funds regularly and taking turns withdrawing a lump sum. These associations operate on mutual…
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present reality exerting a heavy economic and human toll on the United States. Since 1980, the nation has witnessed an alarming increase in severe weather events, with each costing over $1 billion in damages. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as of…
Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) and the search fund model provide structured pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs to acquire and lead established businesses, serving as an alternative to traditional startups. Originally pioneered by Irv Grousbeck at Stanford University in the 1980s, this model has since gained substantial traction globally, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.…
100 users means you’ve found your early adopters. These are the people who need what you’re building, not just those who think it’s cool. At this stage, every user matters. You can talk to all of them, understand their pain points, and iterate directly based on their feedback. $100/month proves your product has value. This…