Camila Rojas

While sports fans enjoy the defining moments of this month's NBA Finals and Stanley Cup, Jason Arasheben studies like a college student before exams. Arasheben, a famous jeweler whose clients include rappers Drake and ASAP Rocky, is investigating the contending teams' history, connections to their hometowns and any other interesting facts that might go into an extravagantly bejeweled ring. He is also examining his personal contacts to find someone who can facilitate a meeting with the wealthy owners of the winning franchises. “You just have to start connecting the dots,” said Arasheben, CEO of the Jason jewelry house in Beverly…

Mr. Biden was accompanied by the first lady, Jill Biden, who flew separately to France to join him after attending the trial of her son Hunter Biden in Wilmington, Del., on federal firearms charges. Wearing his aviator sunglasses, the president held Dr. Biden's hand as they marched across a blue carpet to the ceremony with the Macrons as military planes zoomed overhead. Addressing the crowd first, Macron hailed what he called “a bond of blood shed for freedom” between the United States and France. He directly addressed some of the veterans on stage, individually and by name, thanking them for…

Private equity (PE) has taken on a crucial role in the U.S. economy, especially during times of considerable transformation and adversity. Mijael Attias, leading the charge at Merak Group, is directly engaged in this evolving arena, skillfully steering companies through phases of growth, scaling, and even navigating crises. The following article explores the significant effect of PE on the corporate sphere and analyzes how Attias harnesses these forces to achieve outstanding results for his clients.Boosting innovation and business growthPrivate equity firms allocate funds in businesses at different phases of growth, restructuring, or expansion. This financial support is crucial for advancement,…