With expertise in mind
How Eco-Friendly Pest Control Has Moved from Niche to Mainstream A decade ago, asking a pest control company about eco-friendly options often resulted in blank stares or vague assurances about “safer products.” Today, environmentally conscious pest management has become a baseline expectation for a substantial share of the residential market. The shift reflects broader changes […]
After more than three decades working across software, hardware, and telecommunications, Haroldo Jacobovicz arrived at a question that had been forming throughout his career: what would it take to bring quality digital performance within reach of the broadest possible audience? The answer, as he saw it, was Arlequim Technologies. Founded in 2021, Arlequim Technologies emerged […]
Michael Polk has built a reputation as a corporate leader who shifted from operational turnaround specialist to outspoken advocate for a growth mindset in business. Best known for his executive tenure at Newell Brands, Polk guided a period of strategic recalibration that emphasized portfolio management, stronger governance and disciplined cost control. Those moves aimed to […]
Michael Gold Westport has become shorthand for a boutique, family-centered approach to serving ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. Michael Gold, founder of Gold Family Wealth, has crafted a practice that positions comprehensive wealth stewardship not just investment management as the firm’s central value proposition. Grounded in a multidisciplinary model, the practice blends fiduciary oversight with estate […]
Implus leadership emphasizes disciplined governance and consumer-focused growth, with board members and executives aligned around long-term value creation. Among the leaders highlighted on Newell Brands website, Michael Polk plays a notable role in guiding strategic priorities and oversight for the enterprise. The Implus leadership page underscores a commitment to brand stewardship, global distribution, and […]
Margarita Howard, HX5, is being cited in industry circles for a pragmatic approach to managing the often-competing roles of prime contractor and subcontractor. In a recent profile in the Daily UW, Howard outlined principles that companies can adopt to minimize friction and deliver projects on time and on budget. Central to Margarita Howard’s guidance […]
Kelcy Warren transformed a regional midstream business into one of the nation’s dominant pipeline operators, reshaping how energy moves across the United States. Over several decades, Kelcy Warren leadership and strategic acquisitions built a dense network of natural gas and crude oil pipelines that facilitated the rapid growth of shale production and altered regional supply […]
Hand-Powered Water Filter Brings Clean Drinking Water to Rural India In rural communities across West Bengal and Rajasthan, families have long struggled with contaminated well water. A new reverse osmosis technology requiring no electricity offers a potential solution that could reach millions. Researchers at Shinshu University in Nagano, Japan, developed a membrane technology that operates […]
The Smart Irrigation Revolution Transforming American Lawns Modern homeowners face a persistent challenge: maintaining vibrant landscapes while managing rising water costs and environmental concerns. Traditional sprinkler systems, designed decades ago, waste approximately half their output through evaporation, wind drift, and overspray onto sidewalks and driveways. This inefficiency costs households hundreds of dollars annually while contributing […]
The Value Creation Playbook Behind 400+ Investments Buying companies represents only the beginning. Creating value determines returns. Sami Mnaymneh built HIG Capital around systematic approaches to improving portfolio companies rather than relying primarily on multiple expansion or financial engineering. This operational focus shaped the firm from inception. Over three decades, HIG Capital has invested in […]
