Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman, Author at Georgia times

Cabo Verde: CSR cases strengthening the blue economy and sustainable coastal jobs

Social Responsibility

CSR Initiatives in Cabo Verde: Coastal Job Growth

Cabo Verde’s island-based economy has long been tied to the ocean, with limited land, a maritime exclusive economic zone far exceeding its territory, and a tourism-driven development model that place…

How do firms manage culture during rapid scaling or restructuring?

Investments and Business

Maintaining Culture During Business Transformation

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Organizational culture encompasses the shared values, behaviors, norms, and implicit beliefs that influence how work gets done, and it can face intense pressure during periods of rapid growth or restructuring.…

Why are antitrust trends influencing big-tech strategy and valuations?

Investments and Business

Big Tech’s Future: Antitrust Trends, Strategy, and Valuations

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Antitrust policy has shifted from a background regulatory risk to a front-line strategic force shaping how large technology companies operate, invest, and are valued by markets. Governments now view digital…

Body recomposition: how to track progress without obsession

Science and Technology

Your Guide to Tracking Body Recomposition Progress Healthily

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Body recomposition refers to altering the balance between fat and lean tissue by shedding fat while building or maintaining muscle. Rather than focusing on simple weight reduction, this process demands…

Why is biodegradable materials research gaining commercial interest?

Science and Technology

Commercial Momentum: Biodegradable Materials Research Explained

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Biodegradable materials research has evolved from a niche academic pursuit into a strategically important commercial discipline, as firms in packaging, consumer goods, agriculture, construction, and healthcare increasingly fund materials designed…

Why are materials discoveries accelerating with AI and high-throughput labs?

Science and Technology

The Acceleration of Material Discoveries

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The pace of materials discovery has changed profoundly over the past decade, as processes that once demanded decades of laborious trial-and-error can now unfold within years or even months. This…

How are quantum sensors impacting navigation and medical imaging research?

Science and Technology

Exploring Quantum Sensor Applications in Navigation and Medicine

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Quantum sensors are measurement devices that exploit quantum properties such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum coherence to detect extremely small changes in physical quantities. Unlike classical sensors, which are limited…

What makes a franchise model attractive compared to company-owned growth?

International

Exploring the Benefits of Franchising for Business Growth

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Businesses seeking expansion often face a strategic choice: grow through company-owned locations or adopt a franchise model. While both paths can lead to scale, the franchise model has proven especially…

Investments and Business

The impact of direct ocean access on Panama’s luxury real estate

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Direct access to the ocean has become one of the key drivers behind the rising value of Panama’s premium real estate sector, as the blend of waterfront settings, limited land…