Mitchell G. Patton, Author at All 4 you Hit Radio

Suecia: cómo integrar sostenibilidad en rentabilidad, no solo en reportes

12

May

Investments and Business

Making your startup fundable despite unpredictable exits

During periods when acquisitions decelerate and public markets fluctuate, the usual startup storyline of fast expansion leading to an obvious exit becomes far less dependable. Investors adjust what they look for, and founders must shift in response. A fundable startup today focuses less on forecasting an imminent liquidity event and more on showing resilience, efficient use of capital, and the ability to build lasting value despite unclear exit pathways.Capital Efficiency as a Core SignalWhen exits are less predictable, investors prioritize how effectively a startup converts capital into progress. This shift reflects a broader market reality: venture capital funds may need…

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

11

May

By Mitchell G. Patton

International

Navigating external shocks: a central bank perspective

External shocks—ranging from commodity-price spikes, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and sudden stops of capital—pose immediate and diverse challenges for central banks. The appropriate response depends on the shock’s nature (demand, supply, financial, or external liquidity), its persistence, and the economy’s structural characteristics. This article outlines practical tools, strategic choices, case evidence, and trade-offs central banks face when shocks originate beyond national borders.Classifying external shocks and the policy implicationsDemand shocks: Sharp contractions in global demand cut export earnings and weaken domestic production. Policy priorities typically pivot to sustaining economic momentum through rate reductions, ample liquidity, and targeted fiscal…

Monterrey, in Mexico: Why nearshoring decisions hinge on suppliers, talent, and infrastructure

11

May

By Mitchell G. Patton

Economy

Monterrey, in Mexico: Why nearshoring decisions hinge on suppliers, talent, and infrastructure

Monterrey, Mexico, is a manufacturing and logistics powerhouse that sits at the intersection of North American supply chains and Mexico’s industrial heartland. As companies evaluate nearshoring — moving production closer to end markets, especially the United States and Canada — decisions often hinge on three tightly linked factors: the local supplier ecosystem, the available talent pool, and the quality of physical and soft infrastructure. Each factor affects cost, speed-to-market, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. The Monterrey metropolitan area, home to roughly 5 million people and one of Mexico’s top three economic centers, exemplifies how these elements combine to shape nearshoring outcomes.Supplier…

Clean Energy Broadens RNG Footprint With New Stations Positioned on Key Freight Corridors

11

May

By Mitchell G. Patton

Social Responsibility

Key freight corridors gain new RNG stations from Clean Energy

A mounting effort to cut freight-transport emissions is transforming fuel infrastructure throughout the United States, as new capital flows into options that give fleets a cleaner and more economical substitute for diesel.This broader buildout signals a growing appetite for workable strategies that combine long-term sustainability with solid cost performance.Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced a significant expansion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling network, unveiling six newly operational stations positioned along key freight corridors across the United States, and shared the news during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo to underscore the company’s sustained dedication to promoting lower-emission transportation solutions while…