Growth opportunities in emerging markets
Emerging markets present a unique opportunity for investment, particularly as regards financial services and real estate. But these areas are not without their challenges. From my experience, the potential for growth is immense, but gaining an in-depth understanding of these markets, including all the nuances and particularities of local conditions, politics, and cultures, before diving […]
The role of risk in entrepreneurship
Understanding and managing risk in entrepreneurship is an essential part of the journey. Risk comes in many forms and can be a source of both fear and excitement. It will always be there, but how we deal with its presence can determine the success of a venture and, at the very least, our experience of […]
Crypto payments: Present and future
Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a mainstream payment option offered by merchants and businesses around the world, and perhaps soon, by major government institutions. I certainly believe there is potential for the global, mass adoption of crypto payments, which is a philosophy that drives our business at ForumPay. At ForumPay, we’ve created a crypto-to-FIAT payment gateway […]
Bitcoin as a store of value
On a recent podcast with Bill Bymel, we got to talking about Bitcoin, crypto, and my project, ForumPay. I used to be quite a crypto skeptic and unconvinced about the argument that Bitcoin was a store of value. However, a few years ago, I came across an article on the six characteristics of money, which […]
The importance of aligning your personality profile with your job
The importance of aligning your personality profile with your job An interesting report published this year by HR consultancy firm Mercer stated that more than 80% of employees are at risk of suffering from burnout in 2024. According to the firm’s Global Talent Trends report, just over 40% of those surveyed cited financial strain as […]
City living versus country living: the pros and cons
Is it better to live in the city versus the country? I’ve experienced both, and understand the pros and cons of each lifestyle. It’s a question on many people’s minds at the moment as the cost of living increases, families grow and priorities change. Living in a town or city can provide better access to […]
Increasing productivity and well-being through healthy habits
It’s no secret that the habits we cultivate outside of the workplace can heavily influence how we feel inside the workplace, how we perform, and our general well-being. Whilst it is sometimes difficult to make time for the activities that really provide the biggest returns in terms of health and happiness, they are crucial for […]
How to get started in business with very little to no resources
There are no two ways about it, launching a business is a challenging endeavor. And launching a business with little to no resources, even more so. Whether the venture turns out to be successful or not, is largely dependent on your commitment to the project, your vision, attention to detail and willingness to put in […]
How to retain employees in competitive industries
How to retain employees in competitive industries Having worked in large companies both as an employee and as a manager, it has been very interesting to see others’ strategies in team managing teams, sometimes comprising hundreds of employees, and then to apply my own strategies having learned from prior experience. At Ocwen, our employees worked […]
Reflections on the VsQMDASH metric for improving QoE
Some years ago, five Brazilian researchers published a paper called “Video Quality Metric for Streaming Service Using DASH Standard”1. The paper aimed to propose a new, non-reference video quality metric, which they coined the Video streaming Quality Metric for DASH, or VsQMDASH, which would assess the impact of the DASH standard on end viewers’ […]