Author Archives: Danielle Park

Ten Years after the last financial crisis

Anat Admati’s presentation here is a good review of where we are 10 years after the last financial crisis.  The bottom line: in the words of JP Morgan CEO, Jamie Dimon “Financial crisis is something that happens every 5, 7 … Continue reading

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Smart uses for carbon-eating algae

A company that grows algae using carbon dioxide captured from the emissions of an Ontario cement plant says that it’s making inroads to the animal feed and high-value ingredient market. A look at the technology and opportunity, with Steve Martin, … Continue reading

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Prohibition series offers perspective on present times

We recently watched the three-part Ken Burns PBS documentary “Prohibition” (available on Netflix) and found it a fascinating historical glimpse into how social norms and mores can dramatically shift.  The events are interesting context for our present time, when conceptions … Continue reading

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