Ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 100th richest person in the world, and the richest in Africa, Aliko Dangote began with a $3,000 loan from a relative. Today, he is a business magnate, investor, founder, and chairman of the largest cement producer on the African continent, Dangote Cement. His cement company has made Nigeria the …
What is Blockchain? Ken Seiff and Peter Smith Break it Down for the Fashion Industry
Ever wondered what “blockchain” really means and how it applies to the fashion industry? If you are a fashion investor or industry professional, watch this breakdown by Ken Seiff and Peter Smith at the Business of Fashion VOICES conferences, held last year.
Ladybrille Woman Quote of the Week by Bisila Bokoko
Our Ladybrille Woman inspirational quote of the week comes from Bisila Bokoko.The inspiring entrepreneur and powerhouse woman in her Ladybrille throwback interview of January 2015, said, “A lot of women (in business) believe you must be very masculine… I believe women in business should be super feminine…be who you are.” Listen to her full podcast …
Watch: Vista Founder Robert F. Smith’s Top 10 Rules for Success!
Robert Frederick Smith is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who founded private equity firm Vista Equity partners in 2000. Vista is one of the best performing private equity firms globally, with over $46 billion in assets and posting 22% of annualized returns since it was established. In 2018, Forbes ranked Smith as the 163rd …
Watch: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong by Amy Morin (Ted Talk)
“Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don’t know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength and physical health, but much less time on mental strength and mental health. We can choose to perform exercises that will help us learn to regulate our thoughts, manage our emotions, …