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Visit us today at #SIMConference (Alfândega do Porto) by Startup Portugal. Francisco Alarcão will offer you his time and our most recent Innovation Assessment (there's already a queue for it)! Innovation by Kaizen Kaizen Institute Western Europe #Innovation #CorporateInnovation #Strategy #BusinessGrowth

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Last month I had the opportunity to share in two different forums, side by side with Rita da Cunha Calvão, how Santander Portugal is unlocking the potential of Gen AI in the organization, as result of an ambitious project conducted by Santander with Mckinsey. Our think customer first’ DNA and commitment with innovation are transforming the experience of our customers, as well as the way we leverage our employees’ journeys and create business value.

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The Irresponsibility of Alexandros Chatzieleftheriou: A Unicorn Built on Broken Promises Alexandros Chatzieleftheriou, CEO of Blueground and an INSEAD alumnus, once appeared to embody modern leadership. However, recent events involving his company, particularly in Brazil, suggest something far more troubling. Blueground, now a unicorn thanks to millions raised from top-tier investors like Morgan Stanley and Barclays, is failing to meet its most basic obligations, leaving more than 80 Brazilian property owners in financial ruin. Through its subsidiary, Tabas, Blueground has consistently withheld rental payments, condo fees, and taxes, placing owners in dire financial straits. Despite its vast resources, the company has failed to address these issues directly, hiding behind legal disputes and questionable excuses of "improvements" as justification for non-payment. This is a betrayal of trust, plain and simple. Property owners placed their faith in Blueground, believing it to be an innovative and reliable partner. Now, many of these individuals are facing losses of up to R$1.5 million. Meanwhile, Blueground continues to expand globally, riding on its unicorn status, seemingly without regard for the very people it should be serving. It's baffling that a company with the financial backing and public acclaim of Blueground would allow such glaring negligence. What does it say about the company’s leadership? How can @Alexandros Chatzieleftheriou, with his prestigious academic background and public image, stand by as his company’s reputation deteriorates? This isn't just poor management; it's a moral failure. A company’s worth is measured not just by its market value but by how it treats those it engages with, from customers to property owners. Blueground’s actions show a lack of accountability. It’s troubling that while investors pour millions into the company, real people are left suffering due to its irresponsibility. The silence from Chatzieleftheriou is deafening. His failure to act in the face of this crisis is an insult to every stakeholder affected. It’s time for Blueground and Alexandros Chatzieleftheriou to be held accountable. Investors, partners, and stakeholders alike should take a hard look at the ethical practices of this company. Trust is everything in business, and Blueground has broken that trust with countless property owners. How long will this continue? How long can Chatzieleftheriou hide behind global expansion while his company's reputation crumbles? If Blueground wants to maintain its position, it must act now to address the damage. History will not forget those who fail to stand by their promises. https://lnkd.in/eBpZEHsu

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