25 years ago I first visited Georgia. Although I enjoyed that trip and was hopeful for the future, there were…
Category: Op-Ed
Georgian Construction Industry: What Leads to Project Budget Overruns?
Globally, nine out of ten construction projects are finished with budget overruns. According to various sources, project budgets escalate on…
What is Happening to the Russian Economy?
Two years have passed since Russia launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Few could have imagined the reality facing our…
Disinformation Maneuver: Serving Lies with a Side of Truth
This blog is about disinformation being presented as truth and feeding us lies. As technology rapidly develops, the possibilities of…
5 Pillars of Building a Sustainable Growth Engine
Originally published on Gaia Labs. When you hunt for hacks you’re no better than a teenager chasing after the crypto…
A Tough Year Ahead
“Victory will be ours” was the phrase flashing on a giant screen behind Vladimir Putin as he addressed his generals…
The World Awaits the 2024 U.S. Election
Donald Trump’s return to the helm of the U.S. government would very likely erode the democratic institutions in the country.…
Injustice Makes Us Poorer
The rule of law is a powerful and often-repeated political and legal ideal, which not only contributes to the formation…
The Life of a Startup Founder: Between Dreams and Burnouts
Have you scrolled through LinkedIn recently? It is like every founder is swimming in an ocean of perpetual wins, a…
The Digital Lari: a New Threat to Freedom
Two years ago, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) announced its intention to issue a digital version of the national…
The Founder’s Guide to Entering a New Market
“How hard can it be?” – the four words that’ve sent many a startup into an early grave. The startup…
Why Does Georgia Have Low Wages?
The average monthly salary of employed personnel in Georgia is GEL 1,600. However, average disposable income after tax is GEL…
Corporate Slaves
It is difficult to identify the cornerstone of modern capitalism. If you were to hold a survey on this topic…
Why Everyone Should Pay More Attention to India
As a frequent visitor and fellow developing country native, I will walk you through why you should be paying more…
Georgia Stuck in the Russian Economic Trap
Since coming to power, ‘Georgian Dream’ has repeatedly denied that trade with Russia would increase Georgia’s economic and political dependence…
Self-healing Building Materials and 4D Printing: A New Dawn in Sustainable Construction
I’ve worked for more than a decade in sustainability and realized a startling fact: 7% of global CO2 emission is…