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- Milken Institute33 min
Beyond Capital: How Long-Term Investors are Creating Value | Global Dialogues Toronto 2026
Amber Kanwar, Bruce Heyman, Jenny Johnson, Jack Neumark, John Porter, Tony, Tim, Heinz, Alan, Phil, Daniel Metzler
Eldridge Investment Group has solidified control over Asenco to rebuild critical mineral supply chains while simultaneously launching a proprietary AI context layer to reduce dependency on external frontier models. The firm is leveraging its strong insurance balance sheet to navigate a correcting private credit market and investing in Canadian aerospace and data center infrastructure to capitalize on domestic resource advantages. Strategic moves include acquiring the Slovakian AI firm Pseudo Labs and establishing a non-US launch facility in Nova Scotia to mitigate geopolitical risks associated with space logistics.
- The Economist17 min
E-Sports Superstars: gamers earning millions
Big Daddy, Conrad Janzen, Jack, Seth, Alan
Joining the elite esports scene just months prior to "The International," Danish prodigy Johan "Big Daddy" entered the $18 million tournament as part of the newly formed Cloud9 squad, which faced intense scrutiny and high expectations for victory. Despite boasting significant individual talent, the team struggled with internal cohesion and trust during critical preparation, leading to a decisive opening defeat against the more unified Chinese team CDEC. This loss exposed the fragility of their synergy, forcing Cloud9 into the lower bracket while highlighting that emotional intelligence and team unity are just as vital as raw gaming skill in the highest levels of competition.