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Brookfield Acquires Remaining Oaktree Stake for $3 Billion in Major Alternative Investment Expansion

Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management have agreed to acquire the remaining 26% of Oaktree Capital Management for approximately $3 billion. This strategic move significantly expands Brookfield’s presence in the private credit and alternative investment markets.

In a landmark transaction reshaping the alternative investment landscape, Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management have announced a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining stake in Oaktree Capital Management for approximately $3 billion. This acquisition represents one of the most significant consolidations in the asset management industry this year, bringing together two powerhouses in private markets investing.

Transaction Structure and Financial Details

by Tyler Brooks P.E
BusinessLeadership

Wendell Jisa Named Chairman, Eric Harmon CEO as Reveal Enters New Growth Phase

** Reveal founder Wendell Jisa transitions to Chairman of the Board after transformative decade as CEO. Seasoned executive Eric Harmon takes helm to scale the company’s dual eDiscovery platform strategy and global expansion. The leadership change marks Reveal’s evolution from startup to category-defining legal technology leader. **CONTENT:**

In a significant leadership transition that marks Reveal’s evolution from founder-led startup to mature industry leader, Wendell Jisa has moved from Chief Executive Officer to Chairman of the Board, while seasoned executive Eric Harmon assumes the CEO role. This carefully planned succession positions the global legal technology company for its next phase of innovation and market expansion.

by Megan Carter
Business

Workplace Toxicity Crisis: 80% of U.S. Workers Report Toxic Environments in 2025 Survey

A shocking 80% of American workers now describe their workplaces as toxic according to Monster’s 2025 Mental Health in the Workplace survey. The comprehensive study reveals dramatic year-over-year increases in workplace toxicity and mental health concerns across the United States workforce.

The American workplace has reached a critical tipping point, with four out of five employees now describing their work environments as toxic according to groundbreaking new research. The comprehensive 2025 Mental Health in the Workplace survey conducted by Monster, the prominent jobseeker platform, reveals alarming deterioration in workplace conditions across the United States that’s driving unprecedented levels of employee distress and turnover intentions.

Survey Methodology and Scope

by Tyler Brooks P.E
BusinessStartups

How Customer Listening Strategy Landed Little Spoon in 1,800+ Target Locations

After losing a major Whole Foods deal in 2015, Little Spoon’s founders built a direct-to-consumer empire before strategically entering retail. Their customer listening strategy identified unmet needs that resulted in Target’s largest food and beverage launch across 1,800+ locations.

When Little Spoon co-founders Ben Lewis and Angela Vranich lost a significant Whole Foods Market deal in 2015, they could have viewed it as a devastating setback. Instead, they told Inc. it became “the best thing that ever happened to them,” forcing them to build a robust direct-to-consumer business that would eventually position them for unprecedented retail success.

The Strategic Pivot From DTC to Retail Expansion

by Megan Carter
Arts and EntertainmentBusiness

PepsiCo’s AI Strategy: Owning Core Processes While Leveraging External Technology

PepsiCo’s Chief Strategy Officer reveals how the company buys AI tools while demanding influence over vendor roadmaps. The beverage giant maintains ownership of core AI-augmented processes while leveraging external technology partnerships for scale and innovation.

As enterprises worldwide accelerate their artificial intelligence adoption, PepsiCo has developed a distinctive approach that balances external technology acquisition with internal process ownership. The company’s strategy, articulated by Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Dr. Athina Kanioura at Salesforce Dreamforce 2025, emphasizes owning core AI-augmented processes while strategically partnering with technology providers.

The Core Philosophy: Own the Process, Influence the Technology

by Megan Carter