Vivian Toh is the chief editor of techtechchina, a Chinese tech news startup. Chinese technology giants, once synonymous with rapid, aggressive expansion, are now embracing a more calculated, cooperative approach in Southeast Asia’s fintech landscape. At the recent Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), Tencent, Alibaba and Huawei showcased strategies that reflect a recalibrated pursuit of growth,…
Jeff Bezos prefers “messy” meetings to rehearsed ones for genuine discussions. Bezos emphasized seeking truth in meetings, not polished pitches or presentations. His ideal meetings include six-page memos, a study period, and open, messy discussions. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prefers “messy” meetings to ones that team members have rehearsed, he told The New York Times…
They might tackle problems that governments won’t touch, but it’s an open question whether any individual should command such vast wealth and influence. It’s also debatable whether they’re donating money in the most effective way; MacKenzie Scott, Bezos’ ex-wife, has demonstrated a different approach with her aggressive yet hands-off style of giving. Hans Peter Schmitz,…