Biren joins AEA from Apollo Global Management, where he was a managing director responsible for leading investor coverage for the US South and Southeast within client and product solutions Prior to Apollo, he was a vice president at Evercore, where he led investor coverage for the US South and Southeast within the private funds group…
Scott Vontobel serves as CEO of GENLED GENLED was founded in 2003 Principal Industries, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired GENLED Brands, an East Rutherford, New Jersey-based maker of LED lighting products, systems and solutions. No financial terms were disclosed. Headquartered in San Angelo, Texas, Principal Industries is a provider of LED components…
Are you tired of constantly buying toys for your dog because they don’t last up to the hype? If yes, you need to break away from the pattern and get your pooch a ball that is reliable and can withstand your dog’s bite force. Meet Trooper, the ball your dog has been waiting for. Ordinary…
By Jim Dahle, WCI Founder <!– The world of paying for medical school had a significant change with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Big Act (OBBBA) in the summer of 2025, although the gradual implementation of new policies has lessened the blow. New medical students for the 2026-2027 year are limited to borrowing…
There is no inherent presidential tariff power. That is solely the prerogative of the Congress. This has been true since the country was founded 250 years ago. The president has only what the Congress decides to entrust the nation’s chief executive with, and it has been very sparing in giving the president any tariff authority,…
Kat and her husband Jay live in the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan where Jay is stationed as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. They are childfree by choice and have an adorable dog named Sadie. Although they’re just 29, they’ve been diligently saving, investing and planning for the date when Jay gets out of…
Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $604 million—the biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions. The Mega Millions jackpot soared past $600 million, making it the biggest lottery…
When it comes to decorating dining rooms, I always recommend putting your personality into it, as this is a great way to show dinner guests what you’re all about. One celeb who has done this is Jennifer Garner, who showcased hers on a tour with Architectural Digest. I’ve asked designers why features such as her…
Life is hard if you want to outperform average. To reach a USTA 5.0 level in tennis takes an endless amount of practice. To get promoted to Managing Director in banking, you first have to survive a decade of 70+ hour weeks just for a shot. And if you want to be your own boss and build…
en English Innovation Jul 7, 2026 Giorgos Verdi Europe’s dependence on US technology companies is both an economic challenge and a strategic vulnerability. The European Union’s new Tech Sovereignty Package is a step in the right direction, but without equally ambitious efforts…
