Andrea Zanon
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Empowering leaders & entrepreneurs with strategy, partnerships & cultural intelligence | 20+ yrs international development | andreazanon.tech | Confidence. Culture. Connection.
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Data centers: The building blocks of the digital age could reach 1 trillion dollar investment per year by 2027
Fueling the AI revolution Investment skyrocketed to a staggering $250 billion in 2023 (Fierce Network), and this trend is expected to accelerate further. According to Fierce Network, data center investment could reach $1 trillion thanks to AI by 2027. Big Tech and investors such as Apple, Microsoft, Google and Nvidia are pouring billions into AI, which relies heavily on large datasets and processing power. Data centers provide the critical infrastructure for AI to learn, develop, and reshape our increasingly digital dependents lives. Imagine the vast amount of data needed to train a self-driving car or a complex language model, data centers are responsible for storing and managing this information, catalyzing these technological advancements.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
Avoid toxic people and activities, spend less than you make, and invest in yourself
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger are financial legends, renowned for their exceptional track record and street-smart wisdom. Their annual shareholder meetings offer a wealth of insights for anyone seeking to build long-term success and happiness.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Drought and conflict: Chokepoints disrupting global trade
The Suez and Panama canals play a vital role in global trade, together responsible for approximately 20% of the world's trade (15 and 6 percent respectively). Due to extended drought in Panama and conflict in the Suez Canal region, global shipping is being delayed or re-routed with significant market externalities and consumer price increases.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
The rise of Oman: A frontrunner in green hydrogen production
Endowed with sunshine, wind, and a strategic location, Oman is deemed to become a major exporter of clean, green hydrogen. This leadership bid stems from a confluence of factors that grant Oman a significant competitive advantage: abundant natural resources, existing infrastructure, and a first mover advantage.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
From Awkward to Awesome: Turning a Missed Handshake into a Networking Win
Ever reach out for a handshake at a networking event, only to have your hand hanging awkwardly in mid-air? It happened to me recently at an investment meeting, and let me tell you, it felt mortifying!
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Qatar massive Gas production increase: Good news for Europe energy security
Qatar massive gas production increase, is good news for Europe and Asia energy security, and probably good news also for decarbonization. Its efforts to dominate the energy market are underappreciated from a sustainability angle, as this move will allow many low income countries, particularly in Sub-Sahran Countries to move out of their addiction to coal.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
Saudi Arabia's $2 trillion gamble: Can Oil wealth fund tech revolution?
It was just a few months ago that Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, PIF, had $676 billion in assets under management. As of the month of March, Saudi Arabia transferred a $164 billion stake in Aramco to PIF, propelling it to the second-biggest fund in the Middle East for an astonishing $925 billion. This is up from $595.6 billion in 2022 and is now resulting in PIF 16 percent ownership of Aramco.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in 01
