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Since AI is quickly becoming a commodity, firms must prioritize strategic transformation over efficiency. Integrating AI into core processes and products and prioritizing proprietary knowledge over the AI tech stack are necessary for competitive differentiation. The key to success is getting people involved in operating AI systems and efficiently gathering domain knowledge. FE CEO, Thomas Smale weighs in on the big picture thinking.
Chris Mayo, a corporate finance and capital markets veteran, has been appointed Chair of FE International’s Advisory Board, with the goal of strengthening the company’s position in the technology M&A landscape. With expertise in capital raising, liquidity, and exits, Chris Mayo, Head of Primary Markets, Americas at the LSEG, has executed 130+ transactions worth $100 billion, guiding numerous companies from the Americas onto London’s markets.
With the market valued at $100 billion, finding a buyer won’t be easy for TikTok. With rising antitrust concerns, tech giants like Google and Meta, who could afford this acquisition, are steering clear. However, FE’s CEO Thomas Smale thinks it’s a great opportunity to capitalize.
Reddit opened 48% above the IPO price, raising $748 million and creating a windfall for existing shareholders. However, Thomas Smale feels otherwise, raising concerns about Reddit’s lack of a profitable business model.
