4 Common Myths About Frontier Markets

It's no accident that the frontier is a concept laden with symbolism, especially here in America. The romantic notion we have of an unspoiled land, a place fraught with great danger and great opportunity, has captivated minds since they’ve existed. The potential for huge growth grabs our interest, while the many unknowns ought to scare [...]

2021-08-04T13:52:15+00:00May 30th, 2017|Blog, Emerging Markets|Comments Off on 4 Common Myths About Frontier Markets

Three Sets of Risks that All Frontier Investors Should Assess, and Re-assess

Frontier markets have great potential, but come with a unique set of risks. It should be abundantly clear that I believe frontier markets, if governed properly, will become emerging markets and, eventually, developed markets. This 2016 article in Forbes makes the case that frontier markets offer undiscovered gems to investors, as long as you are [...]

2017-06-19T15:35:45+00:00March 28th, 2017|Blog|Comments Off on Three Sets of Risks that All Frontier Investors Should Assess, and Re-assess

What the New “Ranking of Economies” Says About U.S. Entrepreneurship

Do you think it is easy to start a business in the USA? Many would say yes, but you may be surprised that the United States ranks only 51st in the recent Economy Rankings which were assembled by the World Bank. The rankings include the following categories: Economy Ease of Doing Business Rank Starting a Business Dealing with [...]

2017-03-14T18:15:03+00:00March 14th, 2017|Blog|Comments Off on What the New “Ranking of Economies” Says About U.S. Entrepreneurship