September 24, 2024
Why corporate venturing is the foundation for growth Corporate venturing is increasingly recognized as an alternative to organic growth or mergers and acquisitions, especially in today’s fast-changing technological landscape. It allows companies to drive innovation, access emerging technologies, and diversify their portfolios by leveraging the agility and creativity of startups. This approach enables organizations to…
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July 2, 2024
Insights on sustainable practices and customer-first approach Sustainability makes business sense. The rise of eco-consciousness has brought a new wave of responsibility to organizations. Sustainable practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets are becoming integral to business strategy as they provide a framework for sustainable growth, enhance stakeholder trust, and contribute to the long-term…
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March 18, 2024
Valuable insights from inspiring women leaders in tech In celebration of International Women’s Day, we spent time with three female leaders within the Wesley Clover International ecosystem of technology companies to shine a spotlight on the diverse and inspiring female voices shaping tech and our industry and to gain valuable insights. We met with Hannah…
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January 16, 2024
Insights on artificial intelligence, generative AI applications, and next-gen edge services With a new year upon us, it always presents a great opportunity to look at emerging tech trends. We spoke with Arda Ozgun, CEO at Edge Signal and Vice President, Product Management at Wesley Clover International, to gain insights into the trends shaping our…
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November 20, 2023
Insights and lessons learned from serial entrepreneur, Gregory Shepard Philanthropic, optimistic, dyslexic, entrepreneurial, autistic – there are many words to describe Greg Shepard, but – having met him recently – ‘inspirational’ is top of mind. A 20-year Bay Area startup veteran and serial entrepreneur with 12 liquidity events, two of which were sold as part…
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September 6, 2023
As the realities of a rapidly changing climate pair with an increasingly frayed social fabric, the case for impact investing has never been stronger. While traditional investment strategies focus on quickly maximizing returns, impact investing seeks to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact. How effective is impact investing? What are…
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June 12, 2023
Protective DNS solutions key to safeguarding against all types of cyberattacks Winner of a CyberTech100 Award for the second year running, Fortress Cybersecurity Award, Fortress Cybersecurity Award, and eight Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine this past quarter, cybersecurity company HYAS continues to show why they are leading the industry and outperforming other cybersecurity…
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May 3, 2023
Live eCommerce video chat drives conversions and higher average order value Changes in consumer behavior that have taken root during the pandemic, due to lockdowns and economic uncertainties, are likely to last well into the future, impacting how we work, communicate, and shop. According to Forbes, the global e-commerce market is expected to total over…
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March 20, 2023
Why now? Major industries are under immense pressure to reduce their environmental impact. From agriculture to energy, transportation to construction, businesses across all sectors must adapt to the changing climate to stay viable. Doing so is also fiscally responsible. That’s why we created the Emend Vision Fund. Emend is an early stage venture fund that…
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March 9, 2023
Quantifying the ROI from use of the Solink platform The need has never been greater to gain more complete visibility into business operations. Portfolio company Solink, a provider of cloud video surveillance solutions, offers technology that adapts quickly to ensure client facilities and assets, as well as staff and patrons are secure and safe. Integrating…
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