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The philosophy behind Colcom Foundation’s philanthropic work has its roots in one of the most consequential moments in modern environmental history. On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day galvanized a generation of Americans around the urgent need to protect natural ecosystems and rein in environmental degradation. That event produced measurable results. Stricter regulations on […]
Patients who consult facial plastic surgeons often carry the same concern: they want to look younger without looking as though they have had surgery. For most of the specialty’s history, delivering on that request reliably proved difficult. Dr. Andrew Jacono built his practice and his reputation around solving precisely that problem through a technique that […]
Justin Fulcher has spent more than two decades building in environments where technology and institutions collide. From a telehealth platform active across fifty countries to advisory work inside two federal agencies, Justin Fulcher career has generated a consistent set of observations about what it takes to build things that last. What Entrepreneurship Actually Teaches Justin […]
Kelcy Warren has long seen infrastructure problems as infrastructure opportunities. When natural gas flows needed to be redirected from the Appalachian region’s Marcellus shale south to Gulf Coast markets, many operators saw logistical headaches. Kelcy Warren saw the situation differently. He described it plainly as a pipeliner’s dream, a chance to repurpose assets in ways […]
Leadership at the top of a company rarely looks the same twice. Former Newell Brands chief executive Michael Polk has experienced this firsthand, moving from overseeing a sprawling multinational corporation to running a leaner, private equity-backed firm. The contrast, he says, reveals just how varied executive leadership can be. The Public Company Playbook At large […]
Environmental philanthropy is at the heart of Colcom Foundation‘s identity, but the Pittsburgh-based organization has also made a lasting mark on the cultural and social life of its home region. Since its founding in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, the Foundation has provided funding for arts organizations, historic preservation, and educational programs that have helped […]
The Renaissance ideal of the universal artist — skilled across disciplines, informed by history, driven by the pursuit of beauty as a form of truth — has lost none of its relevance in the five centuries since it was first articulated. For Debby Gomulka, it remains an active model for contemporary design practice, a standard […]
Defense contracting is entering a period of structural transformation driven by technological acceleration, shifting threat landscapes, and increasingly complex compliance requirements. Industry observers and executives alike are grappling with a central question: what will the defense contracting environment look like in 2035, and which organizations are positioning themselves to lead within it? Several converging forces […]
Dallas billionaire Kelcy Warren increased his personal holdings in Energy Transfer with a $40 million investment disclosed in SEC filings in August 2023, as reported by The Dallas Morning News. The acquisition reinforces his role as founder and executive chairman of the Dallas-based pipeline operator and underscores his alignment with company performance. Energy Transfer operates […]
Yazan Al Homsi’s portfolio philosophy represents a carefully developed approach combining growth ambition with risk management discipline, resulting in consistently strong risk-adjusted returns across diverse investment cycles. His approach emphasizes fundamental analysis, long-term value creation, and alignment between portfolio composition and personal values regarding responsible investing. Al Homsi’s portfolio philosophy begins with conviction that genuine […]
