A veteran trader in the crypto space thinks one layer-1 blockchain project offers a similar opportunity to what Ethereum ( ETH ) did four or five years ago. In a new interview with Bankless, Chris Burniske, a partner at the venture capital firm Placeholder, argues that Solana ( SOL ) is currently undervalued and has ETH-like potential as an investment. Says the trader, “I think if I had to pick an ecosystem that’s contentious and that you should pay attention to, and in its contentiousness is undervalued, it would be Solana. Placeholder, each bear market, tends to pick an ecosystem or two and build an aircraft carrier strategy around that ecosystem. And so the last bear [market], it was ETH and Bitcoin, because those were really the only things at scale and liquid enough to justify. And what I mean by aircraft carrier – if you take Ethereum, buy a bunch of the core ETH asset, but then venture invest around it and really get to know that ecosystem and who all the people are that are working on say, at that point in time, lending or DEXs [decentralized exchanges] or asset management or whatever. And then you can […]
Is There An Opportunity With Performance Food Group Company’s (NYSE:PFGC) 43% Undervaluation?
Source: Shutterstock Today we’ll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Performance Food Group Company ( NYSE:PFGC ) as an investment opportunity by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting them to today’s value. Our analysis will employ the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. Believe it or not, it’s not too difficult to follow, as you’ll see from our example! We would caution that there are many ways of valuing a company and, like the DCF, each technique has advantages and disadvantages in certain scenarios. If you want to learn more about discounted cash flow, the rationale behind this calculation can be read in detail in the Simply Wall St analysis model . The Calculation We use what is known as a 2-stage model, which simply means we have two different periods of growth rates for the company’s cash flows. Generally the first stage is higher growth, and the second stage is a lower growth phase. To begin with, we have to get estimates of the next ten years of cash flows. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren’t available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow […]
6 Brand Marketing Opportunities That Don’t Involve Advertising
getty Talk to anyone about your work as a marketing professional and the conversation will likely steer toward traditional and digital advertising: TV, radio, print, direct mail, banner ads, streaming audio and video, native content, paid search and social media. No surprises here. These are, after all, the marketing assets with which they interact on a daily basis. These assets are also what we as marketers pour our time, energy and resources into producing. But marketing goes far beyond the ads served while streaming a show, flipping through a magazine or scrolling social media feeds. And chances are you’re missing opportunities to introduce and reinforce your brand. What Opportunities Exist Beyond Advertising? Here are six unique ways to reach prospects and customers with your brand narrative outside of the more obvious advertising channels: 1. Website Sure, your website is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate you own. But when was the last time you audited your website or overhauled it? A website’s design and content should reinforce your brand identity and provide a consistent, outstanding experience for first-time visitors and repeat customers alike. Drive traffic to relevant landing pages and maintain a high degree of cohesiveness […]
Investing In The Underbanked: An Opportunity At The Intersection Of Fintech And Proptech
By Brandon Best A growing population of underbanked consumers is presenting major opportunities for Fintech and … [+] getty Underbanked consumers represent a massive and misunderstood segment of the US consumer market. These individuals tend to be disproportionately younger, poorer, and persons of color. They have distinct attitudes and motivations that have not been catered to by the traditional banking system. Decreased trust in financial institutions , tightening lending standards, and rising interest rates will push this segment further away from the traditional banking environment. Building trust and ultimately adoption of banking services within this population is a big opportunity for all stakeholders. These consumers are digitally savvy and increasingly comfortable banking beyond the confines of a physical network of ATM and retail locations. The emergence of De-Fi and Cryptocurrency underscores the increased digital savviness and lack of trust in financial institutions. These technologies however are too nascent and do not offer a large enough scope of coverage to meet the needs of this consumer. The advancement of big data, analytics, and neo-banks in addition to corporate and government focus on DEI will allow tech-enabled alternative data and finance startups to remove biased gatekeepers from the traditional financial system. […]
Lloyd Adams, President, SAP North America: A New Opportunity To Focus On Employee And Customer Experience
Lloyd Adams, President SAP North America SAP Lloyd Adams, recently appointed President, SAP North America, has a focus on engagement within the organization and the accelerated need of customers prioritizing cloud investment. In a recent conversation, he shared what he’s learned in the first few months of his role. Karen Walker: Congratulations on your new position as President of North America for SAP. Why did you decide to take this role? Lloyd Adams: I’m quite honored to take the helm of this part of the company. SAP is a significant global company, but North America is the battleground for our market. We serve 163,000 companies here in North America alone. We have over 27,000 employees, and over 5,000 developers and operate a vibrant business servicing companies of all sizes in every market. It’s a dream come true to be here now. Although I’ve been with the company for 25 years, in some respects, I feel like I’m just getting started. Walker: How have the first few months been? Adams: It’s been exhilarating to be able to get back out across the North American region. I’ve spent the last three months on a listening tour. I get out in the […]
Without the Shop tab, brands rethink Instagram strategies
Instagram is relegating the Shop tab in favour of a renewed focus on content creation on the homepage. What does it mean for fashion and beauty brands? Photo: Phil Oh This article on Instagram Shop is part of our Vogue Business Membership package. To enjoy unlimited access to Member-only reporting and insights, our NFT Tracker and TikTok Trend Tracker, weekly Technology and Sustainability Edits and exclusive event invitations, sign up for Membership here . Instagram’s Shop tab is losing its prime spot on the app’s homepage navigation and will be relegated to the settings page from February, as the social media platform seeks to better align with consumer shopping habits. It’s a catalyst for brands to rethink their commerce-related goals on Instagram, experts say. To continue reading, become a Member Benefits include: • Insider insights, expert analysis and behind-the-scenes reporting on the global luxury industry • The Vogue Business 100 Innovators list of fashion and beauty’s changemakers • The NFT Tracker and TikTok Trend Tracker • Weekly Technology, Sustainability and Future Edit newsletters • Invitations to exclusive events and Member meet-ups Join today for as little as $22 / £16.67 a month. SEE ALL BENEFITS
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Space is attracting new business
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Traditionally Earth-bound companies, industries and investors are now looking to space as a place to do business, compete and invest. Why it matters: The space economy’s continued growth hinges on space companies proving their worth to non-space entities, and moving beyond established industry partnerships and government contract money. The space economy is "going to grow by regular companies thinking about regular ways that they can solve regular problems through and with space," McKinsey partner Jesse Klempner tells Axios. That may now be happening. "I think that folks are starting to wake up to the fact that we are really at the emergence of a massive space economy and a lot of growth," McKinsey senior partner Ryan Brukardt tells Axios. What’s happening: 2021 was a high-water mark for investing in the space industry , with $14.5 billion raised through private investment, according to data from Space Capital. Last year saw a major downturn in investment, but the space economy still grew and reached $424 billion in 2022, according to a report from Euroconsult. Investors and companies outside of the space industry are looking to space to add value to their own companies. They’re building and using analytics […]
Small Business Spotlight: Getting Lost Leads Owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market to Find Her Entrepreneurial Spirit
Liz Abunaw, MBA’14, founder of Forty Acres Fresh Market When Liz Abunaw, MBA’14, stepped off the No. 66 bus in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood six years ago, she wasn’t looking to change her life. She was looking for a bank. “I was running an errand and didn’t realize that the address for my errand was in Austin,” said the Upstate New York native and alum of The Polsky Center’s Small Business Growth Program . “I needed to get cash and I didn’t see a bank or a drugstore where I could make a small purchase and get cash back. “As I continued to look around, I quickly realized that the amenities I was used to finding in neighborhoods like the South Loop, Wicker Park and Lincoln Park were not readily accessible in this area. I started wondering, ‘Where do the people in this neighborhood shop? Where do they work? Where do they bank?’” That observation stayed with her over the years and crystallized into a business idea that became Forty Acres Fresh Market while she was shopping at a popular produce market. “I was in Stanley’s buying strawberries for a ridiculously low price and it dawned on me that something […]
DeWine prioritizes children, mental health, and attracting business in state of the state
Governor’s budget also pushes mental health, business infrastructure COLUMBUS, OH — JANUARY 31: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives the State of the State Address, Jan. 31, 2023, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.) Ohio Gov.Mike DeWine made clear Tuesday that his priorities during this budget cycle center on child literacy, mental health, and spending to bring in big business. In his annual State of the State address to a joint meeting of the General Assembly, DeWine announced big money moves included in his proposed budget, including $2.5 billion in one-time monies to ready construction sites for major business, and per-child tax credits he says will help bring better health and education outcomes. “Our future is bright — but that future will be defined by how well we educate all our children and how we tear down the barriers to their success,” DeWine said. Education Among his proposals for the budget — that will now be dissected by the General Assembly as both the House and Senate come up with their own priorities and spend the spring and summer negotiating — is […]
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‘CAST’ Is The Rising Business Model Utilizing Synergy Between K-Pop Stars & Local Korean Enterprises
GOYANG, SOUTH KOREA – JANUARY 25: Inseong, Youngbin, Rowoon, Jaeyoon of SF9 attend MBC Idol … [+] ImaZins via Getty Images From the BTS Meal at McDonald’s to the members of BLACKPINK all representing multiple luxury fashion houses, global brands are embracing the popularity and social-media savvy of K-pop stars more than ever. But the artists also use their influence to help develop and boost budding enterprises from their home country of South Korea in an emerging business model that’s gained important government support. The special affairs unit in Korean TV and radio broadcaster Munhwa Broadcasting Company (better known as MBC) recently shared its findings and future plans developed from a new business model titled “Connect, Accompany to make Synergy and Transformation,” or “CAST” for short. After three years of research and testing, MBC shares that even with K-pop artists and celebrities’ rising profiles, they are willing to collaborate with Korea’s small-to-midsize enterprises (also known as SMEs) and share their millions of excitable fans for meaningful and collaborative partnerships. In the CAST system, stars of the Korean wave and SMEs are matched one-on-one with the celebrities participating not just as models but as creative directors involved in product planning, […]