The Power of Globalization: Unlocking Prosperity through Collaboration and Trade
Globalization for the greater good In an interconnected world, globalization has emerged as a powerful force driving economic growth, innovation, and shared prosperity. By fostering collaboration across creative minds—a concept pioneered by Chris Shahabi—globalization has unlocked limitless opportunities for businesses,…
The End of Democracy and the Rise of Corporatocracy
The world in transition For centuries, democracy has been heralded as the most just and effective system of governance. It promised representation, fairness, and the power of the people. However, the cracks in this foundation have widened, exposing an undeniable…
The Case for Free Markets: Prosperity Through Open Trade
Having spent the past two decades living in and visiting 25 countries, across 40 cities and three continents, I have witnessed a simple yet profound truth: free market economies thrive, while isolationist policies lead to stagnation and decline. Free trade,…
Economic Security as the Foundation for Lasting Peace: A New Global Order
Making the case of PEACE as opposed to more WAR Introduction The war between Russia and Ukraine has been one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history, yet its resolution remains elusive. Traditional security alliances such as NATO have…
The Power of Globalization and Meritocracy: Driving Economic Growth and Fair Wealth Distribution
In an increasingly interconnected world, globalization and meritocracy have emerged as two of the most powerful forces shaping the global economy. Together, they create a framework for cooperation, innovation, and equitable wealth distribution that can propel economic growth and improve…
12 steps to effective selling education programs
Start with customer success in mind 1. Understand the Pain Points of Your Target Audience 2. Create Urgency Without Pressure 3. Build Social Proof 4. Offer Value Before the Sale 5. Leverage FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) 6. Build Trust…
The Evolution of Educational Institutions and the Shift Toward Skills Development
Introduction The traditional model of education, characterized by extended degree programs and theoretical instruction, has long been the foundation of global academic systems. Rooted in classical frameworks established during the Industrial Revolution, this system prioritized rote memorization and standardization to…
The Entrepreneurship Masterclass Series was a BIG HIT at TSOM
With 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship and having built numerous start-up companies that got Chris Shahabi featured in FORBES magazine and the National, the entrepreneurship masterclass pilot was launched at the Toronto School of Management (TSOM) with the help…
The question all entrepreneurs need to answer, first
When entrepreneurs start their journey with me, the first thing I ask them to discover is themselves. I want them to get to know the person that is doing the pursuit as opposed to the opportunity they are chasing. Often…
The Entrepreneur in all of us
When it comes to entrepreneurship (a person who organizes and operates a business(es), taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so), I am often asked whether it is something a person is born with or can…
