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Fashion United
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
South Summit 2025 Opens in Madrid: Focus on AI, sustainability and innovation
The 14th edition of South Summit, the global event on entrepreneurship and innovation organised by IE University, officially opened on Wednesday, June 4, in Madrid. The three-day gathering is being held at La Nave, the innovation hub of the Madrid City Council, and will run through June 6. This year's edition aims to surpass the success of 2024, which welcomed over 18,000 attendees from 133 countries, including 6,500 entrepreneurs and 26 unicorns. The 2025 programme features nearly 430 speakers, structured around four key thematic areas. The first, Humanity 2.0, explores how technology can address social and environmental challenges. Sustainable Action highlights innovations in energy, agritech, climate tech and resource management. The Growth axis focuses on nurturing talent and building innovation-driven organisational cultures. Finally, Tech Horizons investigates the transformative power of emerging technologies including biotechnology, quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Among the headline speakers are Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix; Marci Zaroff, CEO of Ecofashion Corp and co-founder of Textile Exchange; and Greg Hoffman, former chief marketing officer at Nike. Also joining the lineup are Mikayel Vardanyan of Picsart, Dennis Hong from UCLA, Christophe Williams of Naked Energy, and Adriana Hoppenbrouwer-Pereira from The Fabricant. As is tradition, South Summit 2025 also features its renowned Start-up Competition, a platform offering visibility and funding opportunities to early-stage ventures. Since its launch, the competition has helped over 1,000 start-ups, boasting a 90% survival rate and nearly $17 billion in total investment. Notable alumni include unicorns like Cabify, Glovo and Jobandtalent. The opening ceremony was attended by key officials, including the Mayor of Madrid and national government representatives. María Benjumea, founder of South Summit, welcomed guests, followed by a fireside chat between Marta Cruz of NXTP Ventures and Paul Murphy from Lightspeed Venture, moderated by Diego del Alcázar Benjumea, CEO of IE University. A call for ethical and purposeful AI Don Felipe during the opening ceremony of the South Summit 2025, on June 4, 2025 in Madrid (España). Credits: ©Casa de S.M. el Rey. Spains King Felipe VI also took part in the opening session, where he underscored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence. In his keynote address, he encouraged entrepreneurs to embrace AI's potential while maintaining an ethical, human-centric approach. 'AI is no longer a promise – it is a key driver of innovation, scalability and competitive advantage,' said King Felipe. He noted that start-ups are increasingly adopting AI in sectors such as customer service, market forecasting and energy optimisation. Spain, he added, is gaining traction in fields including digital health, cybersecurity and natural language processing, while also working on the development of ethical AI algorithms. Acknowledging the challenges ahead, from data privacy to job displacement, the monarch called for shared responsibility among businesses, governments and civil society. He advocated for innovation with purpose: 'Let us build together a Spain that does not fear artificial intelligence, because it will know how to guide it with human intelligence,' he concluded. This article is a summary of the original prepared for by Jaime Martínez, adapted for international readers by Alicia Reyes Sarmiento. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Entrepreneur
03-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Featured on #ABtalks Business, with Dubai Cares as Exclusive Charity Partner
You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Dubai Cares, a UAE-based global philanthropic organization, has been named the exclusive charity partner for #ABtalks Business — a new podcast series by #ABtalks that brings Anas Bukhash's acclaimed interview style to the business world. As part of the series' built-in philanthropic model, a portion of the sponsorship proceeds from each episode will be donated to Dubai Cares, contributing to the organization's efforts to provide children and youth around the world with access to quality education. Launching in Q2 2025, #ABtalks Business will feature authentic and thought-provoking conversations with influential business leaders from the UAE and beyond. The series will delve into their personal journeys, leadership philosophies, values, and visions for the future. With 6 to 8 episodes planned annually, the show offers sponsors a platform that combines brand visibility with meaningful social contribution. The premiere episode, which airs tonight (Tuesday) at 9pm GST on YouTube, features Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the bold thinking that sparked one of the world's most disruptive companies. In this candid conversation, Randolph unpacks the unpredictable journey of building Netflix and challenges conventional ideas of success, defining it not by titles or wealth, but by doing what you love and do best. Viewers can also expect sharp insights into what he looks for when building high-performing teams, including how potential, passion, and mindset often outweigh experience on paper. With his trademark mix of humility and unconventional wisdom, Randolph sets the tone for #ABtalks Business, a new chapter that explores the deeper side of leadership, ambition, and purpose. Commenting on the collaboration, His Excellency Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of Dubai Cares, said, "We are delighted to partner with #ABtalks on this inspiring initiative that bridges the worlds of business and philanthropy. At Dubai Cares, we believe that the private sector plays a vital role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future – not only through innovation and growth, but also through meaningful social contributions. This initiative by Anas Bukhash is a strong reminder that business success and social impact can go hand in hand." Anas Bukhash, founder of Bukhash Brothers and Host of #ABtalks, commented, "At #ABtalks, our mission has always been to spark meaningful conversations that inspire real change. With the launch of #ABtalks Business, we are expanding that vision into the corporate world - highlighting the journeys, mindsets, and legacies of business leaders who are shaping industries and communities alike. Partnering with Dubai Cares elevates this platform even further, allowing us to align our work with a cause that empowers lives through education. We look forward to engaging business leaders in discussions that inspire change - both in the boardroom and beyond."
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph has a surprising link to Sigmund Freud: All about his unlikely family legacy
Image credits: Getty Images Ever since it was created as a mail-order DVD rental service in 1997, Netflix has grown to become the largest over-the-top media service in the world. As of 2025, the platform boasts 260 million subscribers and a significant market share in the streaming industry. Netflix is the brainchild of Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings who created the service in Scotts Valley, California. Hastings, a computer scientist and mathematician was a co-founder of Pure Software, which was acquired by Rational Software in 1997 for $750 million, making it the biggest acquisition in Silicon Valley history back then. Randolph, on the other hand, Randolph worked as a marketing director for the same company. The duo came up with the idea of Netflix during their carpool rides as Randolph admired Amazon and wanted to find a category of portable items to sell over the internet, using a similar model. Who is Marc Randolph? Image credits: Getty Images Marc Bernays Randolph is the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. Randolph was born on April 29, 1958, to a Jewish couple in Chappaqua, New York. His father, Stephen Bernays Randolph was an Austria-born nuclear engineer turned financial advisor and his mother Muriel Lipchik from Brooklyn, New York ran her real estate firm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo He has been married to Lorraine Kiernan since 1987 and has three children. Randolph began his career in 1981 where he was in charge of Cherry Lane Music Company's small mail-order operation. In 1984 he helped found the U.S. version of MacUser magazine in 1984. He also co-founded computer mail-order firms MacWarehouse and MicroWarehouse. In 1988 he worked at Borland International and in 1996 he was retained as vice president of corporate marketing at Pure Atria. It was finally in 1998 that Netflix launched out of an office park in Scotts Valley, California. How is Marc Randolph related to Sigmund Freud ? Image credits: Getty Images Marc Randolph is related to some of the most iconic men the world has ever seen, Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud and American pioneer in the field of public relations and propaganda, Edward Bernays. Freud who is credited as the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method of evaluating and treating pathologies originating from conflicts in the psyche, is Randolph's paternal great-grand uncle. Bernays, the father of public relations who is credited for advancing the profession of public relations, is Randolph's paternal great-uncle. In an interview with Dan Schawbel, he shared how his household had always had an attitude of risk-taking and how if someone said "no" it was more of a cue to figure out a way to do that thing, which made him as a person who doesn't take no for an answer. It is extremely interesting to know how three generations of Randolph's family have analysed, worked and used the mind and its actions to create theories and concepts that have overtaken the world.
