Security breaches are increasing in both frequency and severity. Last winter, Anthem Blue Cross, a major US health insurance company, experienced a cyber attack on their IT system which compromised the personal information of 80 million Americans. This breach was one of 888 reported breaches in the first half of 2015, with each breach costing almost $4M. With the...

Equal access to legal services is a concern amongst practicing lawyers and professional associations. High and rising legal costs hinder low-income Canadians from accessing fundamental personal and small business legal services, thus creating a culture of vulnerability. This unsettling picture, however, presents a multi-million dollar business opportunity, where an intermediary can serve to connect lawyers to this underserved market. My...

For over 70 years, Mattel Inc. has been a global powerhouse in the toy industry. With a portfolio that includes several of America’s most iconic brands and spans 150 countries, Mattel has captured 57% and 28% of the North American and international toy markets respectively. However, as the first quarter of 2016 draws to a close, Mattel faces financial...

Making a Fantasy, a Reality Fantasy sports have grown to become wildly popular in North America, with over 56.8 millions players, and 2015 revenues of $26B. Fantasy sports revenue is also expected to continue to grow by 41% over the next five years. This massive growth has been driven by rising disposable income, greater accessibility to the internet and mobile...

A Latte Problems Despite its global leadership in the single-serve market, Nespresso failed to gain significant market share in the North American market since its entrance in 1991. It currently has only 4% market share in the region while its competitors, Tassimo and Keurig, lead with 25% and 53%, respectively. Released in 2014, Nespresso’s VertuoLine machine was designed to specifically...

In Spring 2015, oil prices fell from $120 a barrel to $50, resulting in rejoicing consumers and distress in commodity-dependent countries. However, one particular industry has stayed away from the spotlight: recycling. Recycling is currently a multimillion dollar business with $706B worth of opportunity that could be unlocked with the key of a circular economy: an industrial economy that...