The self-made mythos is as powerful as ever, despite societal upheaval testing its limits. Even mundane pastimes have been monetised as people cash in on massive audiences and leave no niche unexplored. Selling out is no longer a source of embarrassment, it’s just what makes the world go round.

South Africa-based start-up FoondaMate is helping students in emerging markets get access to revision materials through Whatsapp. With internet connectivity remaining an issue for education, brands have an opportunity to create seamless tech that helps students via the tools they have access to.

As more people embrace remote working, many are looking for flexible and wide-reaching accommodation options. Targeting high-earners looking to stay in Europe, Ukio offers a range of rental apartments that merge the traditional luxuries of a hotel with all the comforts of a home.

While widespread remote working was instigated during the pandemic, ideas to develop a ‘remote-first’ workforce have been pushed by prominent advocates for years. Now, with companies like Airbnb and Spotify having shifted to this model, could this future be within reach? And is the world ready for it?

As a response to rising rental housing costs in the US, grassroots organizers are taking on their landlords by forming tenant unions and garnering the power of collective action. But what has driven this price-gouging and caused American renters to pursue these unionization efforts?