business acumen
Americannoun
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People who work with the investor credit his business acumen, low-key demeanor and daunting work ethic, qualities that have attracted partners, founders and mentors alike — including Iger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Ted’s business acumen and sailing acumen were analogous,” his friend and former tactician, sailing Hall of Famer Gary Jobson said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
And he may need his business acumen to help NMG succeed in difficult commercial times.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
OpenAI still loses billions of dollars every year, and a whole lot of people have questions about the company’s business acumen and culture.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
He showed his business acumen by selling the compasses relatively cheaply and charging a healthy tuition fee to anyone who wanted to know how to use it.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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