Latest articles from Philip Svensson
Figma: Collaborative Design Tool Ready for IPO
Company Research
22 May 2025
Figma: Collaborative Design, Growth, and the Road After IPO
By making design collaboration seamless, Figma created a platform embraced by companies worldwide – momentum that carried it to the public markets.
Companies That Had Their IPO in 2024: Momentum Increasing
Company Research
22 May 2025
Companies That Had Their IPO in 2024: Momentum Increasing
2024 marked a steady year for IPOs, driven by strong markets, AI momentum, and high-profile listings across industries and regions.
Lowe's Companies: Building a One-Stop Shop for Home Improvement
Company Research
7 May 2025
Lowe's Companies: Building a One-Stop Shop for Home Improvement
Lowe's Companies began as a single store in 1921 and has steadily expanded its footprint and offerings, now operating 1,750 stores across the U.S.
Greg Abel: Succeeding Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway
Business Philosophy
5 May 2025
Greg Abel: Succeeding Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway
After decades working with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, Greg Abel was named Buffett’s successor as he steps down in late 2025.
Intuitive Surgical: Enhancing Surgery with Robotic Precision
Edge
2 May 2025
Intuitive Surgical: Enhancing Surgery with Robotic Precision
Intuitive Surgical has revolutionized surgery with robotics, building its dominant position through decades of innovation, validation, and expansion.
eToro: Innovation, Growth, and IPO Plans
Company Research
10 Apr 2025
eToro: Innovation and Growth
eToro was founded in 2007 and has grown into a global trading platform with over 40 million users and an extensive offering across several asset classes.
Yum! Brands: The Company Behind Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell
Company Research
9 Apr 2025
Yum! Brands: The Company Behind Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell
Yum! Brands started at PepsiCo in the 1970s and is home to some of the most well-known brands in the world, such as Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell.
Marvin Ellison: Chairman, President, and CEO of Lowe's
Business Philosophy
9 Apr 2025
Marvin Ellison: Chairman, President, and CEO of Lowe's
Marvin Ellison is CEO of Lowe's Companies, with over 30 years of experience in American retail and a career spanning leadership roles at major national chains.
The Home Depot: The World's Largest Home Improvement Retailer
Company Research
8 Apr 2025
The Home Depot: The World's Largest Home Improvement Retailer
The Home Depot was founded in 1979 and has ever since applied its successful strategy of expansion to grow its business substantially, now operating 2,347 stores.
David Gibbs: CEO of Yum! Brands
Business Philosophy
8 Apr 2025
David Gibbs: CEO of Yum! Brands
David Gibbs has gained experience at all three of Yum! Brands' major chains – Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut – before becoming its CEO in 2020.
Floor and Decor hero
Edge
4 Apr 2025
Floor & Decor: Scale, Selection, and Efficiency
Floor & Decor has successfully expanded into a nationwide specialist in hard-surface flooring, driven by its standout sourcing model and store format.
James Quincey: Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO
Business Philosophy
11 Mar 2025
James Quincey: Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO
James Quincey has dedicated nearly three decades to The Coca-Cola Company, rising through the ranks to become CEO and Chairman of the company.