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Nolan Begay

Columnist

Nolan Begay is a columnist for the New Economy Review, where he explores alternative economic models and the future of sustainable enterprise. Before turning to journalism, he spent over a decade as a strategist in the impact investing sector, working with community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to channel capital into underserved regions. His work challenges conventional metrics of growth, advocating for models that prioritize ecological balance and community resilience. Nolan's perspective is shaped by his hands-on experience in building businesses that are both profitable and regenerative.

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Impact InvestingSustainable Business ModelsCommunity Economic DevelopmentCircular Economy

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Sustainable Finance
The Future of Work

Latest Articles

A futuristic server farm with glowing circuits and a holographic projection showing exponential AI data growth, symbolizing SK Hynix's memory capacity expansion.
The Future of Work

SK Hynix plans to double memory capacity for AI demand

SK Hynix has already sold out its entire memory production for 2026, according to Techzine Global .

Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang presenting the new Arm-based RTX Spark Superchip, designed for Windows PCs with integrated AI capabilities.
The Future of Work

Nvidia CEO Unveils New Chip for Windows Laptops and Desktops

At Computex 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the RTX Spark Superchip, an Arm-based processor boasting up to 20 CPU cores and a Blackwell GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores.

Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read

A South Korean tech worker celebrating a significant AI bonus, surrounded by futuristic technology and symbols of corporate success.
The Future of Work

South Korean tech workers get AI bonuses amid profit surge

A memory chip worker at Samsung, earning a base salary of approximately $53,400, is now expected to receive a bonus of about $416,000, mostly paid in stock, after a recent profit-sharing deal, accordi

May 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Snowflake stock price chart showing a sharp upward trend, with the AWS logo visible in the background, symbolizing a major partnership.
The Future of Work

Snowflake Stock Soars on $6 Billion AWS Deal and Strong Sales Outlook

Snowflake's stock price surged by $65.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

SpaceX Starship rocket launching into orbit above Earth, symbolizing the future of space exploration and the burgeoning space economy.
The Future of Work

SpaceX IPO Expected to Shake Up Rocket and Satellite Stocks

SpaceX, which claimed over 80% of global rocket launches last year, is planning an initial public offering, according to Fortune .

May 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Pope Leo addressing a global assembly, calling for the disarmament of artificial intelligence to prevent human domination by machines.
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Pope calls for AI disarmament to prevent human domination

Pope Leo, in his first major teaching document, declared that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' to prevent it from dominating humanity, according to the BBC .

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Zepto's busy dark store operations with delivery personnel and glowing city lights, symbolizing rapid growth and efficient order fulfillment.
The Future of Work

Zepto India plans IPO before July 2026

Zepto commands over two million daily orders, a staggering operational feat for a quick commerce company reportedly planning an INR 11,000 crore IPO before July 31, 2026.

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying and her crewmates preparing for a spacewalk outside the advanced China Space Station, symbolizing a new era of international collaboration in space.
The Future of Work

Hong Kong astronaut joins China Space Station mission

Lai Ka-ying, a Hong Kong payload specialist, will join a mission to the China Space Station in 2026, according to Bloomberg .

May 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Futuristic cityscape with AI-driven financial data streams, representing the impact of AI agents on fintech apps.
The Future of Work

AI agents are reshaping the future of fintech apps in 2026

An Indian travel fintech startup, Scapia, saw its flight bookings grow nearly six times and hotel bookings eightfold in the past year, with smaller Indian cities driving demand, according to TechCrunc

May 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Abstract visualization of AI agents operating within the digital network of Miami International Airport, highlighting advanced security and operational monitoring.
The Future of Work

Miami Airport Deploys World's First Large-Scale Agentic AI System

Miami International Airport (MIA) became the first airport globally to deploy large-scale geo-aware, agentic AI across its digital infrastructure, according to news reports.

May 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Employees silhouetted against massive, glowing AI servers in a dimly lit data center, representing Meta's AI-focused restructuring and workforce changes.
The Future of Work

Meta lays off 8,000 in AI-focused restructuring

Even as Meta prepares to lay off 8,000 employees this week, the company is committing $135 billion to AI projects this year.

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic AI interface analyzing molecular structures and displaying successful clinical trial data, representing accelerated drug discovery.
The Future of Work

AI Accelerates Drug Discovery, Shows Early Trial Success

In 2020, the drug DSP-1181 for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder became the first AI-designed product to reach clinical trials, a project with Exscientia and Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma, according to ForkLo

May 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Futuristic cityscape with AI interfaces and Baidu's logo, symbolizing the rise of artificial intelligence in business and technology.
The Future of Work

Baidu's AI business revenue hits $1.9 billion, outpacing ads

In the first quarter, Baidu's Core AI-powered Business revenue surpassed half of its General Business revenue for the first time, even as its traditional online marketing services plummeted 22 percent

May 18, 2026 · 2 min read