Category: Business
Dr. Andrew Jacono’s Textbook Draws on Over 2,000 Facelifts
Surgical techniques spread when they can be taught, and teaching requires documentation. Dr. Andrew Jacono published a comprehensive medical textbook in 2021 titled The Art and Science of Extended Deep Plane Facelifting. The book synthesizes insights from more than 2,000 procedures and serves as technical documentation for surgeons who want to adopt the method. The…
Read MoreHow Dr. Andrew Jacono Works Beneath the SMAS Layer
Just under the skin of the face sits a sheet of tissue called the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, usually shortened to SMAS. It links the facial muscles to the skin above them, and it plays a central role in how a face ages. Where a surgeon chooses to operate in relation to this layer shapes the…
Read MoreWhy Justin Fulcher Says Government AI Needs Guardrails
Private companies can experiment with new software and roll back mistakes quietly. Federal agencies rarely have that luxury. Justin Fulcher, a former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention to the constraints that make AI adoption in government a distinct problem from corporate deployment. Four Pressures Unique to the Public Sector A…
Read MoreThe Tax Picture Behind a Gulf Coast Western Investment
Oil and gas joint ventures come with a tax profile that sets them apart from most other investment vehicles, and it is one of the reasons prospective partners spend time studying a Gulf Coast Western opportunity closely before committing capital. Under current law, qualified partners can write off one hundred percent of drilling expenses and…
Read MoreInside Michael Polk’s Second Act at Implus
Retirement did not suit Michael Polk Newell Brands for long. After leaving his post as CEO of Newell Brands in 2019, a role he held since 2011, Polk stepped away from corporate life. The break was brief. Berkshire Partners came calling in 2020 with an offer to lead transformation efforts at Implus LLC, a fitness…
Read MoreKelcy Warren’s Deal-Making Since Leaving the CEO Post
Handing over the chief executive title didn’t take Kelcy Warren out of Energy Transfer’s biggest decisions. Since Tom Long and Mackie McCrea became co-chief executives on January 1, 2021, the company has closed two major acquisitions, and Warren, now serving as Executive Chairman, has remained closely involved in both. Two Acquisitions, One Continued Presence The…
Read MoreWhy Yazan Al Homsi Is Watching the Employer Healthcare Market
Why Yazan Al Homsi Is Watching the Employer Healthcare Market. Few subjects in venture capital investor circles have drawn as much recent discussion as Yazan Al Homsi’s leadership team, and the reasons trace back to a track record built over years rather than headlines. Yazan Al Homsi has earned its standing through consistent decisions rather…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Pest Control Company Worth Recommending
What Makes a Pest Control Company Worth Recommending Word-of-mouth still drives a significant share of business in the home services industry, but what actually earns that recommendation has evolved. Homeowners today expect more than a technician who shows up and sprays; they want clear communication, follow-up, and a sense that the company understands the specific…
Read MoreExecutive Compensation Trends Among Utility Infrastructure Leaders
Executive Compensation Trends Among Utility Infrastructure Leaders Compensation for senior leadership at large utility contractors has drawn increased attention as these companies have grown into some of the largest employers in the infrastructure economy. Boards overseeing these organizations now weigh pay decisions against multi-year project backlogs, safety performance, and workforce retention rather than short-term revenue…
Read MoreKelcy Warren Steps Back as Energy Transfer Eyes Its Future
Kelcy Warren stepped down as chief executive of Energy Transfer in 2020, but he has hardly disappeared from the company he built. Warren now serves as executive chairman and chairman of the board, a perch from which he continues to shape the direction of a business that operates nearly 125,000 miles of pipeline across the…
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