James Okafor
James Okafor serves as Economics Editor, focusing on global markets, cryptocurrency, and financial technology. He holds an MBA from London Business School and spent five years as an investment analyst before transitioning to journalism. His analysis has appeared in Financial Times, Bloomberg, and The Economist. James is based in London and brings unique insight to the intersection of technology and finance.
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The Myth of Idyllic Sailboat Living: An 18-Month Reality Check
A couple's dream of a free-spirited life at sea collapses under the weight of relentless maintenance, isolation, and financial strain—revealing …
Dan Sundheim’s Exceptional June: How D1 Capital and the Tiger Cubs Outperformed
The hedge fund manager’s stellar month underscores the enduring influence of Julian Robertson’s investment philosophy, even as market dynamics shift.
Groq’s Leadership Missteps: A Cautionary Tale of Ambition and Overreach
Jonathan Ross’s brutal self-assessment reveals how poor management can derail even the most promising technological ventures, setting back innovation by …
Defying Silicon Valley’s Age Bias, a Veteran Engineer Bets Big on AI Chips
After decades at Apple and Amazon, Dave Jaggar’s late-career pivot to founding an AI chip startup underscores both the industry’s …
The AI Gold Rush: A Single Stock’s Surge Tests the Market’s Appetite
With shares soaring nearly 800% before its U.S. debut, this AI infrastructure supplier could serve as a bellwether for whether …