Jack Williams

For this book post, I chose  Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know  by Adam M. Grant. I chose this book because I am curious about the psychology behind decision-making, in particular how people form opinions. Grant succinctly explored how rethinking and unlearning can be just as important, if not more, than acquiring new knowledge. That idea alone made me curious. Overall, I found the book to be very thought-provoking. His writing is relatable and full of real-life examples and stories that make complex ideas easier to understand. He uses stories about scientists, CEOs, educators, and even firefighters to show how dangerous it can be to get stuck in your own thinking. The good: It’s a quick and enjoyable read with tons of insights. I appreciated how Grant encouraged humility, curiosity, and self-awareness. which are traits we could all use more of, especially in such a polarized world. The bad: At times, some of the points felt a little repetitive, and a few o...

AMDP Investment Proposal TO: Clark Hansen, CEO of AMDP FROM: Jack Williams, Research and Development Analyst DATE: March 5, 2023  SUBJECT: Investment Opportunity in Charm Industrial ______________________________________________________________________________ As a part of my role within Research & Development at AMDP, it is my duty to find companies that present investment opportunities. Charm is a carbon removal company that converts plant-based biomass into bio-oil and sequesters it underground, preventing CO2 from returning to the atmosphere. However, AMDP should gather more information to verify Charm’s technological effectiveness, sustainability claims, and financial viability before making an investment. This memo contains: Summary of AMDP standards Overview of Charm and their sustainable practices Two expert opinions Final recommendation AMDP Standards AMDP aims to invest in companies that are pressing our societies' most prevalent issues. This can include promoting env...

AMDP Investment Proposal TO: Clark Hansen, CEO of AMDP FROM: Jack Williams, Research and Development Analyst DATE: March 5, 2023  SUBJECT: Investment Opportunity in Charm Industrial ______________________________________________________________________________ As a part of my role within Research & Development at AMDP, it is my duty to find companies that present investment opportunities. Charm is a carbon removal company that converts plant-based biomass into bio-oil and sequesters it underground, preventing CO2 from returning to the atmosphere. However, AMDP should gather more information to verify Charm’s technological effectiveness, sustainability claims, and financial viability before making an investment. This memo contains: Summary of AMDP standards Overview of Charm and their sustainable practices Two expert opinions Final recommendation AMDP Standards AMDP aims to invest in companies that are pressing our societies' most prevalent issues. This can include promoting env...

  The Rapid Growth of the National Hockey League (NHL) The National Hockey League (NHL) has seen remarkable growth over the past two decades, transforming from a niche sport into a global entertainment powerhouse.  Especially in the last couple of years, I have seen a large growth in the sport's popularity. We have seen increased viewership, the introduction to expansion teams, and a surge in the youth participation rate, which has moved the sport beyond its original confines of Canada and the northern United States to a global sport. The increased viewership can be directly correlated to the record revenue in NHL history last season, which was $6.2 billion (ESPN). The league also set new marks in attendance, and saw a large spike in sponsorship revenue. One way this was done was by introducing events like the Winter Classic, and international showcases such as the Four Nations Faceoff .  As this year was the preliminary year of the Four Nations Faceoff , it revoluti...