Global Business / Economy
Is Splitting Equity 50/50 With Your Co-Founder the Fairest Deal — or the Fastest Way to Kill the Company?Over 40% of startups fail due to co-founder conflicts — and how you split equity on day one can set the tone for everything that follows. Reid Hoffman, Tiffany Aliche, and Patrick Lee debate whether a 50/50 split is a symbol of equal partnership or a structural flaw waiting to surface.
Global Business / Economy
Is Outsourcing Your Business's Back Office a Smart Move — or Are You Handing Control to Someone Who Doesn't Care?73% of companies that outsource report better operational efficiency — but handing your accounting, HR, or compliance to an outside firm means trusting someone else with your business's backbone. Marie Johnson, James Thompson, and Sarah Miller debate when outsourcing is a smart move and when it's a loss of control you can't afford.
Global Business / Economy
Should You Sell Your Business or Keep It Forever — and How Do You Know When the Number Is Right?Valuations are high, the market is moving, and someone just made you an offer — but is now really the right time to sell? Dawn Smith, Mark Brenner, and Lisa Wang debate when holding on to your business makes more sense than cashing out, and how to know when the number is finally right.
Global Business / Economy
Is Tipping Culture Costing Small Businesses More Than It's Helping Their Staff — and Who Actually Pays?Every time a customer decides whether to tip — and how much — they're making a decision that shapes a worker's livelihood. Michael Lynn, Ruth McCambridge, and Jack Temple debate whether tipping culture is a lifeline for service workers or a broken system that lets businesses off the hook.
Global Business / Economy
Should You Hire a Virtual CFO — or Is That Just an Expensive Way to Avoid Making Hard Decisions Yourself?A virtual CFO promises expert financial guidance at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire — but is it a smart strategic move or a way to avoid the hard decisions that every business leader must face? Mark Katzen, Lisa Greene-Lewis, and Nicolas De La Vega break it down.
Global Business / Economy
Is Getting an MBA Still Worth the Cost — or Has the Market Already Priced It Out of Relevance?A top MBA can cost six figures — but does the diploma still open the doors it once did? Adam Grant, Michael Porter, and Barbara Corcoran debate whether a business degree is a career-defining investment or an expensive credential in a world that increasingly values skills over pedigree.
