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Entrepreneurialism

Silicon Alps

Switzerland had a reputation for dreaming up ingenious tech ideas but being terrible at exploiting them. Now a clever network is selling Swiss breakthroughs to investors.

  • Issue #139
  • 8 min read
Cartoon illustration of three colleagues meeting at a table with a robot arm nearby.
Hospitality

Home comforts

While large city hotels suffer, some smaller, rural outposts thrive. Could you pack in the job and run a guesthouse? Here’s how it’s done, with advice from operators around the world.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 14 min read
Home comforts
Food & Drink

On the Italian job

In the wake of the pandemic, Italians are forging new paths in the reconstruction of their lives. We talk to three pioneers in the fields of food, economics and fashion.

  • Issue #137
  • 7 min read
Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly, standing in casual business attire at a restaurant terrace with outdoor seating
Politics

Stick or twist?

As the US gears up for another momentous election, could president number 46 soon be occupying the Oval Office? We asked 46 thinkers and opinion-makers how they would design a better America.

  • Issue #137
  • 15 min read
Stick or twist?
Urbanism

Work in progress

Our six essays explore what it will take for businesses to retool and thrive, from finding balance when building a brand to the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the US.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 28 min read
Illustration of a woman with a lightbulb sprouting from her head, a watering can, and a heart-shaped bowl with decorative elements.
Entrepreneurialism

Put your own stamp on it

From biodegradable takeaway packaging to perfume sold from an ice-cream van, here’s how to create an impact while a product is on the move. After all, it’s all in the delivery.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 1 min read
Illustration of Foodlogica's electric cargo bicycle with refrigerated box and delivery person in yellow and green.
Entrepreneurialism

The new business playbook

In a challenging year for businesses big and small, the steps to overcome fresh obstacles are not so unfamiliar. Here, we compile 10 of the most effective strategies for entrepreneurs.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 7 min read
Illustration of two business professionals meeting in an office space to discuss ideas.
Entrepreneurialism

Who’s open for business?

Aspiring entrepreneurs seek countries with good business regulations, a solid labour force and financial transparency. The nations that come out on top might not seem obvious. We report on two surprising places.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
Who’s open for business?
Entrepreneurialism

Banking on it

From investing exclusively in ethical causes to helping small businesses access emergency funds, these three socially conscious lenders are helping businesses to succeed with a human touch.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 5 min read
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Travel and restaurants

Small wonder

Looking for an escape that feels a world away from the usual islands and crowded beaches? The autonomous Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden have great food, peerless shops and long days of sunshine.

  • Issue #136
  • 10 min read
Two people standing on wooden dock extending into lake with forested hills in background

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