Earlier this week, our friends at Liquid.AI introduced their first products powered by Liquid Neural Networks (LNNs). This is a new generation of AI models that promise to achieve state-of-the-art performance at every scale, while maintaining a smaller memory footprint, more computing efficiency and much better transparency. But what are Liquid Neural Networks exactly? And why should you care? To understand, let’s consider the classical Large Language Models we’ve been
As the U.S. election enters its final 13-day stretch, the political and security landscape continue to be shaped by a confluence of complex and potentially volatile factors, creating a highly charged and unpredictable environment for November 5th and the days and weeks following. Given this environment, and as a follow up to our earlier analysis on the security environment related to the elections, this assessment outlines possible risks and provides
When it comes to supply chain resilience, have companies taken their eyes off the ball? Supply chain disruptions keep on coming. From missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea to automotive production delays following floods in Europe, global supply chains continue to experience instability. Meanwhile, trade tensions are choking the movement of semiconductor products, manufacturing equipment, and critical materials. The latest Bespoke Business Development’s Global Supply Chain Leader
Telcos that use responsible AI frameworks can unlock new revenue streams and spur long-awaited growth. Over the past decade, the telecom industry has faced one daunting challenge after another. Telcos have endured relentless competitive pressure from fast-moving technology companies that entered their core sectors of communications, connectivity, and data transport. In the hopes of igniting revenue growth, telcos have sought to reinvent themselves. They have created new tech-driven product offerings—from
Bespoke Business Development’s Global Resilience Survey reveals how leaders in advanced industries view the current landscape and highlights the challenges ahead as they manage uncertainty. The recent Bespoke Business Development Global Resilience Survey reveals some striking insights about the impact of disruptive trends on corporate sentiment within advanced industries. We surveyed more than 300 individuals in executive and senior-leadership roles across automotive and assembly, commercial aerospace, industrial and electronics, and
China’s fiscal stimulus will emphasize support for medium- and long-term growth rather than immediate jolts to household consumption and infrastructure spending. Fiscal stimulus will focus on supporting indebted local governments, increasing capital adequacy at big banks, digesting unsold housing inventory, and supporting consumption by disadvantaged groups. The leadership’s shift to more forceful stimulus is a tactical adjustment rather than a strategic one; industrial policy and national security remain the top
A new Bespoke Business Development analysis quantifies the impact that digital and AI can have on consumer goods businesses and where consumer-packaged-goods executives should focus their efforts. The narrative surrounding generative AI (gen AI), a moon shot, once-in-a-generation innovation, is that it could utterly reinvent how businesses—consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) companies among them—are run. CPG leaders are heeding the call. In a 2024 survey of CPG leaders,1 71 percent said they adopted
US micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises, like their global counterparts, struggle with productivity. But a win–win economic fabric connecting all businesses can maximize their potential. At a glance California’s Napa Valley wine industry is world-renowned, generating $50 billion annually in economic impact.1The wines produced among the 700 wineries in the region rival those of any other region across the globe. The story of the Napa wine industry is a familiar
Below is a summarized collection of insights that we have heard from Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) recently. Covering topics such as how global businesses are approaching sustainability strategies, responding to reporting requirements, addressing stakeholder feedback and communicating their priorities, these insights highlight the importance of sustainability across industries and the role of collaboration in driving meaningful change. Ambition vs. Pragmatism Several CSOs have noted a belief that ESG activities from
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Bespoke Business Development’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at Japan’s upcoming elections. Meanwhile, China’s finance ministry has promised to increase fiscal spending, Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as president in Indonesia, a consequential presidential election and constitutional referendum will take place in Moldova, Chile confronts new challenges at the five-year anniversary of