Can Redfin Find Its Way to Profitability?

by Joanna Makris | Jun 17, 2022 | General

CEO Glenn Kelman says Redfin will post an operating profit this year. Headcount reductions are a good start. Redfin layoffs. Real estate brokerage Redfin (RDFN) is laying off about 470 workers, or 8% of its workforce. Compass (COMP) also announced earlier this week a...

Alvotech Puts Iceland on the SPAC Map

by Joanna Makris | Jun 16, 2022 | SPACs

Telehealth-related DA for DHAC, a deal termination for AKIC / DNEG. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs. ————————————————-Free Investor Resources from Boardroom...

MAPS CEO Chris Beals on building the engine for cannabis commerce

by Joanna Makris | Jun 16, 2022 | Podcast, SPACs

While tech valuations tumble, demand for enterprise software solutions continues to grow. MAPS has a shot at becoming the defacto software platform for cannabis commerce. MAPS CEO Chris Beals on building the engine for cannabis commerce With tech valuations hammered...

Governance Alert: FedEx

by Joanna Makris | Jun 16, 2022 | Activism, CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments, Company News, ESG, Executive Compensation, General, Governance

FDX announces some important shareholder-friendly actions. With a new CEO and refreshed board, now’s the time for FDX to start delivering operational efficiency. Dividend increases and important governance changes at FedEx. FedEx (FDX) announced some important...

SPAC Deals in Plant-Based Proteins and Med Tech

by Joanna Makris | Jun 15, 2022 | SPACs

Cannabis SaaS player SpringBig already running on fumes, losing 47% in its first day of trading. Grove Collaborative gets the green light. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs....