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In Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Sign of Four, Sherlock Holmes famously enlists the help of the “Baker Street Irregulars,” a group of street-smart children with unparalleled access to the hidden corners of London. Holmes understood that meaningful insights often come (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
The holiday season has a way of reminding us about connection. Whether it’s gathering with loved ones, sharing traditions, or even crafting simple paper chains to brighten the room, this time of year is all about the links that hold (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
In every breakthrough story—be it a successful product launch, a bold market entry, or the discovery of a game-changing resource—there is often an unsung hero at the heart of it all. These individuals aren’t the inventors, the marketers, or the (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
In today’s complex, hyper-connected world, reaching beyond familiar networks to find new customers, identify game-changing technologies, and recruit talent requires more than just hard work and luck. It requires connectivity—the ability to navigate through diverse groups, spot trends early, and (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
Hardly anyone sets out to do harm but… In 2014, at the height of the Coalition Government’s enthusiasm for startup companies, Number 10 set out an invitation to 700 entrepreneurs with the opportunity to pitch in Downing Street. I know (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
In an era where innovation is the golden ticket to staying ahead, the story of a $10 prize and a kite that played a pivotal role in building a bridge between nations serves as a remarkable example of how small (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership
You’re getting the meetings – but are you keeping the attention? “Never dump the whole roast on the platter” – a piece of advice from a 1930s Chicago exotic dancer recounted by Chicagoan David Bodanis, author of The Art of (...)
- Ben Brabyn
- Thought leadership