Something extraordinary is happening in Dallas-Fort Worth. There is large-scale construction of data centers that can reshape its economy. Before 2022, they were being constructed at a slow pace. Then the generative AI boom began, acting as a catalyst that dramatically increased demand for computing power. This pushed hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Google and others) to… Continue reading Semiconductors made Silicon Valley. Will data centers make Dallas-Fort Worth?
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America will soon have the world’s largest Spanish-speaking population. Here is why it matters to Costa Rica.
The US’s booming Spanish-speaking population, expected to be the largest in the world by 2050, is creating massive demand for bilingual talent. What does this mean for US neighbors that use Spanish, like Costa Rica? Before answering that question, it’s crucial to highlight a few important US dynamics. Many companies targeting the growing Hispanic market… Continue reading America will soon have the world’s largest Spanish-speaking population. Here is why it matters to Costa Rica.
The overlooked solution to labor shortages in aging countries
If you arrive at Tokyo’s Haneda airport right now, chances are, a humanoid robot will handle your baggage. In parts of the city, humanoids can serve you food, or even check you into a hotel. But as interesting as all this sounds, Japan isn’t resorting to humanoids to attract tourists. The country is facing serious… Continue reading The overlooked solution to labor shortages in aging countries
Africa could become the world’s largest outsourcing hub
Recently, Business Insider Africa reported that South Africa and Nigeria are now in the world’s top 10 outsourcing destinations. While this shows Africa’s growth in global outsourcing, an industry previously dominated by Asia and East Europe, the continent is far from reaching its full potential. With the right policy framework, Africa could become the world’s… Continue reading Africa could become the world’s largest outsourcing hub
She started her business with $1,000. Years later, she sold it for $66 million.
Barbara Corcoran built a $66 million real estate empire after failing at nearly everything she tried first. That’s the ending people know. The beginning looked nothing like success. She grew up in a tiny apartment in Edgewater, New Jersey, the second of ten children in a working-class Irish Catholic family. Money was always tight. Bills… Continue reading She started her business with $1,000. Years later, she sold it for $66 million.