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This week, the spotlight is on subscriptions, as the pandemic has pushed even the most unlikely industries into embracing a subscription model. The world is beginning to recover from the pandemic, and the economy is shifting its focus from shareholders to society. As Aryeh Bourkoff and Mark Carney discussed, the financial sector has a unique responsibility in the fight against climate change, and the market is beginning to reward companies that prioritize sustainability. People are heading back into the office, but business leaders are still debating which model is most effective for employees. The gaming industry is rapidly expanding, and Skillz is now integrating an eSports advertising platform to market itself.
The Takeaway: People first. From subscriptions to sustainability, the market is focused on individuals and creating a better life for all as we rebuild post-pandemic.
Everything’s Becoming a Subscription, and the Pandemic is Partly to Blame
From streaming to shopping, subscription services are taking over. The Washington Post breaks down the rapidly growing subscription economy and how the pandemic is partly to blame for this new obsession. [The Washington Post]
Mark Carney & Aryeh B. Bourkoff: The Dollars and Sense Behind Net Zero
In an exciting episode of The Vaizey View, Ed is joined by LionTree and Kindred Media CEO and Founder Aryeh B. Bourkoff for a crucial conversation with Mark Carney. Mark Carney is the former Governor of the Bank of England and now serving as the UN’s Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance. In a far-ranging discourse, the trio discusses the financial and technical ramifications of achieving net-zero, and the work that must go into it. Mark’s just-released new book, “Value(s): Building a Better World for All,” provides a jumping-off point for examining the implications for entrepreneurs, the shifting role of the tech behemoths, and how cryptocurrencies fit into all of this. [Listen] [Watch]
Forbes Presents: 50 Over 50
There is no time limit on success, as evident by this group of global leaders. Forbes highlights 50 influential women that are redefining what it means to age gracefully, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Julie Wainwright, Arianna Huffington, and many more. [Forbes]
5 Models for the Post-Pandemic Workplace
As some businesses return to the office, others need to decide if face-to-face interaction is really worth the overhead cost. The Harvard Business Review surveyed 1,600 Australian office workers and found five categories that are defining post-pandemic office work. [HBR]
Skillz to Acquire Aarki to Form First Integrated Esports Advertising Platform
Mobile game platform Skillz is set to acquire Aarki, an AI-enabled mobile marketing platform, expanding Skillz’s reach in the rapidly growing mobile gaming industry. LionTree Advisors served as financial advisor to Skillz in this transaction. [Business Wire]
