Did 2022 mark the rise of the concept of the Metaverse, it’s fall, or both?

Head over to my Ramalytics blog to read my thoughts: ramalytics.com

Whats Next for the Next Internet?

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Taking some time for reading & contemplation this week, & I enjoyed this list of #goodreads compiled with a #techinnovation lens.

Luv their thought that it is impossible to be a great writer without being a voracious reader. every.to/everything/the…

I'm thankful to my leadership team for their creativity, passion, commitment & teamwork. I feel fortunate to work alongside them as we strive to push #PepsiCo to greater excellence every day. Looking forward to closing this year strong & more success in 2023. Happy Thanksgiving!

Our iconic Gatorade brand & the G.O.A.T Lionel Messi both share a passion for inspiring greatness in athletes at all levels.

‘The Next 90 Minutes' champions elite athletes to inspire future generations to achieve greatness, by facing any challenge ahead with confidence.

Enjoy having the chance to see emerging #tech hubs firsthand. In SEA, luved hearing the buzz about a growing number of #crypto entrepreneurs + learned about the 600+ crypto or blockchain companies now headquartered there amidst a vibrant Web3 scene. tcrn.ch/3fPC4QZ

Interesting to read this take on how artist Taylor Swift skillfully created a 'virtual universe in which fans could experience the launch' – aka a 'Metaverse.' bit.ly/3VTLX02

Check out Pepsi's exciting football film, “Nutmeg Royale,” featuring recognizable footballers + sport influencers. It's part of our new global brand platform, #ThirstyForMore , connecting product, passion + purpose + celebrating the pursuit for fun experiences + the unexpected.

#Innovation is at the core of everything we do. I'm thrilled to share Gatorade's latest innovations — the improved Gx app, Smart Gx Bottle + Gatorade Gummies. These innovations offer an elevated one-stop-shop experience for all of athletes personalized hydration + fueling needs.

New Post: The Great Re-Design

Cultivating curiosity can make us more innovative thinkers, more open minded, and less stressed at work.

It can be learned at any age thru exercises like writing things we wonder and do not know.

Great inspo to chase down 'What Ifs' in the week ahead. bbc.in/3S2FcXd

New and emerging research shows the simple act of smiling can help us:

💭 de-stress
🧠 lessen pain via a physiological response
😀 look our best
👥 make friends, and
🤝 deepen relationships with coworkers + gain their trust

Smile on, friends.
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Thank u to the PepsiCo - #SodaStream leadership teams for a great US market tour.

The US Field Team is making each US consumer’s journey in stores exciting & educational & easy.

Appreciated the passion & ownership of our sales team & the engagement with our retail partners.

Welcome to the PepsiCo family, CELSIUS Energy Drink! We’re pleased to share that we’ve entered a long-term agreement to distribute this much-loved lifestyle energy drink in the U.S & International markets , along with making investments to support its further growth & innovation.

While in India, I met with our PepsiCo GBS team & India team.

Thank u for the warm welcome & for sharing the impact made in a short period of time. Great job to our India team, building deep relationships with customers, accelerating our business & winning in the marketplace.

Welcome to the PepsiCo family, CELSIUS Energy Drink! We’ve entered a long-term agreement to distribute this much-loved lifestyle energy drink in the U.S & International markets, along with making investments to support its further growth & innovation: lnkd.in/dnJ6BVQq

I’ve long been an avid reader, but this article nicely captures the sentiment that it can be hard to decide where to squeeze reading time into our busy days.

Luv these ideas for helping the brain rekindle + retain a reading habit.

What’s on your shelf?
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Thrilled to host our 2022 Chairman’s Ring of Honor winners, awarded PepsiCo’s most prestigious sales award for outstanding service, leadership + commitment to The PepsiCo Way.

Thank you for strengthening PepsiCo’s legacy + congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!

Grateful for the opportunity to connect face to face with so many of our talented team members + partners, to discuss our strategic priorities + how we can grow together.

Here is a photo from my Copenhagen trip, where our smiles lasted far longer than the capture of this photo.