In How Data Transformed Trading, discover how data became a powerful tool for understanding human behavior — and making big money! Meet David Harding, a science graduate who shook up the chaotic world of trading by using math and data to predict price patterns. While others trusted their gut, Harding believed data and the right computer algorithms could crack the code of the stock market. Today, his company invests billions, proving that smart data (and a little science) can change the game! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Horizon: The Age of Big Data, which explores how data has shaped industries, economies, and human behavior.
In How Warren Buffett Turned Smart Deals Into Billions, learn about Warren Buffett, famous for his unique way of making deals and spotting great business opportunities. When he bought Nebraska Furniture Mart, he skipped the usual long negotiations and paperwork, sealing the deal for $50 million — way less than it was actually worth! Buffett has a talent for staying calm and letting sellers lower their own prices without even realizing it. Thanks to his sharp business skills, he quickly turned his smart investments into a billion-dollar empire. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Greatest Money Maker, which explores Warren Buffett’s unique investment strategies and business mindset.
In The Role of Volkswagen in Mexico's Global Car Success, host Simon Reeve takes a tour of the Volkswagen factory in Puebla, Mexico. He learns how four different types of cars are made in four factories under one roof. This massive operation has turned Mexico into a global car export leader, producing over 5 million cars annually. Simon also meets students training to become robotics engineers, gaining hands-on experience while earning higher wages than the average worker in the country. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In How Data Transformed Trading, discover how data became a powerful tool for understanding human behavior — and making big money! Meet David Harding, a science graduate who shook up the chaotic world of trading by using math and data to predict price patterns. While others trusted their gut, Harding believed data and the right computer algorithms could crack the code of the stock market. Today, his company invests billions, proving that smart data (and a little science) can change the game! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Horizon: The Age of Big Data, which explores how data has shaped industries, economies, and human behavior.
In How Warren Buffett Turned Smart Deals Into Billions, learn about Warren Buffett, famous for his unique way of making deals and spotting great business opportunities. When he bought Nebraska Furniture Mart, he skipped the usual long negotiations and paperwork, sealing the deal for $50 million — way less than it was actually worth! Buffett has a talent for staying calm and letting sellers lower their own prices without even realizing it. Thanks to his sharp business skills, he quickly turned his smart investments into a billion-dollar empire. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Greatest Money Maker, which explores Warren Buffett’s unique investment strategies and business mindset.
In The Role of Volkswagen in Mexico's Global Car Success, host Simon Reeve takes a tour of the Volkswagen factory in Puebla, Mexico. He learns how four different types of cars are made in four factories under one roof. This massive operation has turned Mexico into a global car export leader, producing over 5 million cars annually. Simon also meets students training to become robotics engineers, gaining hands-on experience while earning higher wages than the average worker in the country. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.