PresentationGood morning, and welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for our full year results briefing. I'm joined by Andy Beach, our CFO. Andy, how's it going?Timo LehneCEO & Executive Director Excellent. Thank you. So together, we will be walking you through the full year numbers, our strategic progress and discussing the outlook. This year, SThree celebrates its 40th anniversary, a significant milestone that speaks to our heritage, our resilience and the deep expertise we have built across o ...

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Education & Opportunity - Every student deserves a chance to explore STEM fields, regardless of their career aspirations [1]

Gender Disparity in STEM Fields - STEM fields traditionally dominated by men, with historical and societal factors contributing to the underrepresentation of women [1][4][5] - Women represent approximately 35% of scholarship recipients in exact and earth sciences, and 336% in engineering and computing [5] - Women constitute 43% of researchers, but are underrepresented in leadership positions [6] Initiatives and Progress - International Day of Girls and Women in Science (February 11th) aims to promote respect and encouragement for girls and women in STEM [7] - From 2010 to 2019, the percentage of women graduating in STEM fields increased from 295% to 34%, indicating slow but positive progress [10] - UN's Sustainable Development Goal 5 focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls [11][12] Examples of Empowerment Programs - Fundação Osvaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) has a project for girls in STEM, offering immersion experiences in laboratories and interactions with researchers [13] - Museu da Manhã in Rio de Janeiro created "Meninas de 10 anos" project to empower girls aged 10-16 in STEM activities [14]

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Historical Shift in Leftist Ideology - The left's stance on technology has shifted from pro-tech (as seen in the USSR and China) to anti-tech since the 1960s [7] - This shift is attributed to technology's decentralization, contrasting with the centralized state favored by communism [1] - The Western left's association of technology with a perceived "enemy tribe" (whites/males) further fueled this anti-tech sentiment [7] Tech and Capitalism - In the Soviet Union, technology and capitalism were separated, with STEM fields being individualistic pursuits unlike managerial capitalism [2] - Post-war America also saw a partial separation, with high tax rates and centralized STEM initiatives channeling talent into academia [3] - The development of the transistor marked the beginning of technology's decentralization and its re-integration with capitalism [4] Political and Social Factors - The Western left's focus shifted from the working class to a "wokest class," leading to a rejection of the traditional working man [5] - The decentralization of the left, potentially influenced by the CIA, favored abstract expressionism over Soviet-style centralized control [6]

Core Points - GE Vernova has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest online toy drive in 24 hours [1] - The toy drive collected over 23,000 toys in a single day, marking a significant achievement in its global giving campaign [1] - This initiative is part of GE Vernova's commitment to inspire curiosity in future innovators through STEM-focused play [1] Company Initiatives - The Innovators Toy Drive was conducted in partnership with Toys for Tots [1] - The event took place on Global Giving Day, December 2 [1] - The campaign aims to promote STEM education and engagement among children [1]

Core Argument - Innovation thrives at the intersection of seemingly impossible disciplines, redefining possibilities and bringing new insights [29] - Artificial boundaries between STEM and humanities limit potential for innovation and stifle artistic expression [33] - Encourages blending seemingly unmixable concepts to unlock creativity and innovation [37][38] Personal Journey & Transformation - Initial struggles with art led to a belief in being solely a STEM-oriented individual [3][5] - Robotics project requiring the robot to draw led to a breakthrough in understanding art as transition and interpretation, not just perfect coordinates [10][14] - Coding skills and system thinking strengths unlocked creativity, transforming a "stupid looking sketch" into meaningful art [18] Examples of Interdisciplinary Innovation - Steve Jobs revolutionized product design by merging calligraphy with technology [25][26] - Da Vinci blended art, human anatomy, and religious themes to create lifelike and historical artworks [27] - Researchers, performers, and chefs are also merging seemingly impossible disciplines [28] Call to Action - Encourages individuals to challenge labels and embrace curiosity to combine the best of both STEM and humanities [33] - Advocates for finding beauty in unexpected places and seeing the world from the intersections of different fields [35] - Urges the audience to "mix the unmixable" and blend seemingly unrelated concepts [37]

Core Insights - The 2025 China International Education Expo was held in Beijing, featuring nearly 400 institutions from 38 countries and regions, allowing face-to-face interactions with students and parents [1] Group 1: STEM Education - STEM education was a major highlight of the expo, with significant interest in computer-related programs, particularly from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, which has established "3+1" programs with several Chinese universities [2] - The German education sector attracted many inquiries, especially regarding industrial programs, with a noted increase in students interested in business directions alongside traditional engineering fields [2] - New Zealand, as the guest country, showcased 15 diverse institutions, with a focus on STEM and AI education, indicating a growing interest from Chinese students in these fields [2][4] Group 2: International Education Trends - There is a rising trend among parents considering sending their children abroad for middle and high school education, with a focus on enhancing language skills and independent thinking [4] - The UK is a preferred destination for many families due to its comprehensive A-Level curriculum, which is globally recognized and supports holistic development through extracurricular activities [4] - New Zealand has implemented guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of international students, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education and support [4] Group 3: Cost-Effectiveness of Studying Abroad - The number of Russian institutions participating in the expo has increased, with a focus on fields like clinical medicine and engineering, appealing to students due to lower costs compared to Western countries [6] - Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, is gaining attention for its high cost-effectiveness in education, with several universities receiving international accreditation for their engineering programs [6] Group 4: Educational Collaboration and Reports - The expo was part of the 26th China International Education Annual Conference, which released 25 significant reports and signed 27 cooperation agreements, focusing on international collaboration in education [7]

Core Insights - Elon Musk's charitable foundation donated a record $474 million in 2024, with the majority directed towards entities he controls [2][4] - The foundation's total assets grew by 55% to $14.7 billion in 2023, indicating significant financial growth [2][4] - Musk's donations, while substantial, remain relatively limited compared to other billionaires like Warren Buffett and MacKenzie Scott, with total disclosed donations of approximately $1 billion from 2021 to 2024 [4] Donation Details - The foundation donated approximately $370 million to The Foundation, which Musk established to focus on STEM education [2] - An additional $35 million was allocated to a donor-advised fund under Fidelity Charitable, with the remainder distributed to various non-profits in sectors such as healthcare, disaster relief, and education [2] - Musk also contributed $2.1 million to the "Scroll Prize," which aims to interpret ancient texts, and made donations to the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and the European Jewish Association [3] Operational Structure - Musk's donations often flow to entities he controls, including donor-advised funds, which allow for tax deductions before funds are distributed to active charities [4] - The Musk Foundation operates with a small team, listing only three employees in its tax filings, contrasting with larger charitable organizations that typically have hundreds or thousands of staff [5] - Despite signing the "Giving Pledge," Musk's charitable contributions are still seen as modest compared to his wealth, which has increased by several hundred billion dollars during the same period [4][5]