Why is Nashville a magnet for entrepreneurs?

Why is Nashville a magnet for entrepreneurs?

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Canva CEO Melanie Perkins

We meet Melanie Perkins, the CEO and co-founder of graphic design platform Canva, which has hundreds of millions of users and a valuation of nearly $40 billion. Despite her immense wealth, Melanie Perkins says the label “billionaire” has never felt quite right. Instead, she plans ...  Show more

Why is India striking so many trade deals?

In just a few months, the country has signed or advanced several major trade deals with other nations. Is it a reflection of the growing size of the Indian economy - it is on course to become the third largest in the world - or it is because of a global economic realignment due t ...  Show more

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