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Macro analyst Richard de Chazal recaps the current tariff situation, what the Trump administration is hoping to achieve, and the potential impacts on growth and inflation in this special Economics Weekly report. Read: https://lnkd.in/gnJwW77U

Biotech analysts Matthew Phipps and Andy Hsieh break down Hsieh's innovative scoring system for evaluating investigational agents in obesity treatment, incorporating both weight loss and gastrointestinal side effects to provide a more comprehensive clinical assessment. Tune in to hear their insights on the future of obesity therapies, upcoming industry catalysts, and more here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gTT3smke

As William Blair’s Chief Operating Officer, Beth Satterfield leads the execution of the firm's vision and strategic objectives, collaborating with teams around the globe to improve firm collaboration. Celebrating her 10th anniversary with the firm this year, Satterfield shares how she connects the dots between William Blair’s teams and services. Learn more about her work: https://lnkd.in/g9aiBQ2z

Artificial intelligence (AI) scaling laws help predict how model performance improves with increased model size, training data, and computational resources. Practitioners use this data to develop large language models (LLMs), which create and leverage vast amounts of textual data. Consumers and investors alike seek to understand the relationship between scaling laws and LLMs, and whether the models are reaching diminishing marginal returns. In the second installment of Navigating the Boom, William Blair equity research analysts explore AI's technological advancements and the potential ways experts are scaling them: https://lnkd.in/gF9jzjNW

"Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful engines of growth and innovation in the global economy." President and CEO Brent Gledhill explains that through their vision, tenacity, and creativity, entrepreneurs unlock new solutions, create jobs, and enable new forms of efficiency across sectors. His complete remarks are now featured in the latest edition of #WilliamBlairClientFocus: https://lnkd.in/g85kNGbs

In a period where weak consumer sentiment contrasts sharply with strong economic data, macro analyst Richard de Chazal offers his insights on the possibility of a near-term recession. The latest episode of the Monthly Macro podcast also dives deeper into Richard's thoughts on the current status of fiscal and monetary policy-related topics, including inflation, tariffs, and more. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gggRuBUm

Companies are important partners to the nonprofit community through philanthropic and in-kind support, pro bono services, and employee volunteerism. Several key trends are shaping the landscape of corporate giving, particularly employee engagement. Review the key takeaways below and read our complete report here: https://lnkd.in/gNAckkH5 #WBCares

In this Economics Weekly, macro analyst Richard de Chazal homes in on how President Trump's looming tariffs relate to the market’s next major hurdle—extending the 2017 tax cuts—and the ultimate goal of all these changes, which is to bring down debt and restore confidence in U.S. public finances. Read on: https://lnkd.in/ga9tx4FX

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Brent Gledhill, on his recent selection to The Wall Street Journal CEO Council. The CEO Council facilitates peer-to-peer connections for critical business challenges and offers opportunities for candid discussions and influential collaborations. See the full list of CEO Council Members: https://lnkd.in/eCnczH2z #WSJCEO | WSJ Leadership Institute

Entrepreneurship drives growth and innovation in the global economy, and entrepreneurs—through their vision, determination, and creativity—introduce new solutions, create jobs, and enhance efficiency across sectors. Our first edition of Client Focus in 2025 highlights strategic approaches and considerations for business founders and owners, as well as ways to empower emerging entrepreneurs. #WilliamBlairClientFocus is now available: https://lnkd.in/gjeugZZM