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.
5 articles
The Duality of Leadership: A Day in the Life of Bacardi North America’s President
How Mahesh Madhavan balances global strategy with local execution in an era of rapid industry transformation
Two Founder Lessons from Silicon Valley’s Titan Playbook
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas distills pivotal advice from Jensen Huang and Elon Musk on building enduring companies in an era …
El Niño’s Looming Threat: Why Capital Markets Are Running Out of Time
After eight years of flood-proofing a major city, one resilience expert warns that financial markets remain dangerously unprepared for the …
Iran’s Economic Collapse Threatens Regime Stability
As inflation soars and living standards plummet, Tehran faces a crisis that could unravel its political grip. The question is …
The Meta Layoff That Freed Me to Rethink Success
Losing a high-flying tech job at 24 became the unexpected catalyst for questioning the default path of ambition, achievement, and …