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The Middle Ages: The Role of Commerce and Insurance in Risk Management

The Middle Ages was a period of significant transformation in commerce, trade, and risk management. With the expansion of trade routes and the growing complexity of financial transactions, merchants and traders faced numerous uncertainties, including piracy, shipwrecks, and fluctuating market conditions. These challenges necessitated the development of innovative mechanisms for risk mitigation, many of which laid the foundation for modern financial and insurance systems.

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A History of Risk Quantification

Risk quantification, the practice of measuring and assessing uncertainties, has evolved over centuries, reflecting humanity’s growing desire to understand and mitigate the uncertainties of life. From ancient times to the modern era, the tools, techniques, and philosophies behind this discipline have shaped decision-making, commerce, and science. Here is a brief history of risk quantification, starting with its origins in antiquity.

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Mastering Startup Finance: A Guide to Managing Cash Flow, Investment, and Growth

For many startup founders, finance can feel like a maze of spreadsheets, projections, and investor expectations. But at its core, startup finance revolves around a few fundamental principles: where money comes from, how it is spent, and how to maximize returns while maintaining financial stability.

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Scaling a Cyber Intelligence Business: Lessons from Crisp’s Growth Journey with John-Orr Hanna

Scaling a company from a small team to a global market leader is a challenge that requires smart hiring, a robust governance model, and a deep understanding of customer needs. In a recent Cyber Runway Founders Fireside, John-Orr Hanna, former Chief Intelligence Officer at Crisp, shared his experience of growing the company from a handful of analysts to over 140 employees and achieving a 15x business expansion in four years.

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