OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offerings (IPO) this year. This financial manoeuvre would represent a pivotal shift for a project originally designed for the “common good” towards a market-driven logic. Established in 2015, OpenAI started out amidst growing anxiety regarding artificial intelligence (AI). Founded by Sam Altman and Elon…
As roles merge and industries overlap, value is shifting from specialisation to connection. Philosopher Gabrielle Halpern explains why hybridisation is becoming central to how companies operate. If companies are built around specialised functions – finance, HR, operations – what happens when value comes from combining them? Philosopher Gabrielle Halpern argues that “hybridisation” – bringing together…
ENGIE Deutschland CEO Eric Stab on energy strategies for a decarbonised century, from electrons and molecules to biomethane and data centres.
The EU’s AI Act aimed to make Europe the global home of safe and responsible AI. But delays, business pushback and competition from the US and China raise a key question: can strict rules coexist with fast-moving innovation?
Leaders often invest in perks to boost employee happiness, but research shows that meaning, not pleasure, is the strongest driver of life satisfaction and long-term commitment. To improve performance and retention, organisations should prioritise purposeful work design over short-term engagement initiatives.
Generative AI has generated major hype but limited real productivity gains, as it largely enhances tasks without transforming workflows. The true breakthrough, argue Daniel Völker and Marc Oberhauser, lies in agentic AI, which can autonomously plan and act, unlocking enterprise value when combined with workflow redesign and strong governance.
As global temperatures rise and mitigation efforts stall, climate adaptation is rising up the corporate agenda. But preparing for shocks cannot replace cutting emissions, argues ESCP’s Olivier Delbard.
The New Space Economy is reshaping Europe’s space industry. Discover strategic opportunities, risks, and how European leaders can stay competitive.
Ángel García explores how experiential learning transforms talent development by shifting the focus from concepts to lived experiences that spark real behavioural change.
After two early ventures collapsed, ESCP alumnus Julien Sylvain built a €50mn bedding brand, a case study in the power of persistence.
Gen Z wants values. But in the luxury fragrance world, it’s still the scent that seals the deal.
Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) offers a powerful pathway to decarbonising oil refining by replacing fossil-fuelled steam with clean, solar-powered alternatives. With proven reliability, cost advantages, and up to 95% emissions reduction, CST positions itself as both a sustainability and strategic investment for the energy transition.
