The startup paradox: Return-on-Investment vs. Real-world change

Last week, I attended a tech conference buzzing with familiar energy: crisp suits, caffeinated ideas, and the air thick with possibility. One panel, in particular, stood out. It was on investments in startups, featuring a seasoned investor whose portfolio included early bets on now-iconic companies (like Talabat and Grab) that went on to redefine digital convenience […]