Valuing the metaverse, Marc Andreessen interview, and more: The Daily Read weekender

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   CURATED PICKS FOR YOUR DOWNTIME, FROM OUR EDITORS   Torea Frey   Managing Editor, Seattle Summer is here—at least if you're in the Northern Hemisphere. As we slide into the weekend, lean back with some of this week's big reads on tech, remote work, and more: The metaverse could generate up to $5 trillion in value by 2030; it's time to recognize the real business of the virtual world Download our metaverse report Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Andreessen thinks you should find the smartest technologist in your company and make them CEO His take on tech trends Americans are embracing flexible work—and they want more of it, according to a survey of 25,000 people. What now? Dive deeper on the data Don't miss our new weekly briefing note on sustainable and inclusive growth, exploring ways that growth and societal benefits can be mutually reinforcing goals Get your briefing Quote of the day "Overreporting intellectual-property risks divulging corporate secrets could enable competitors to gain a potential advantage; oversharing about cyber defenses could give hackers an opportunity to leverage the disclosed information to compromise company networks." —Manage risk and get informed about disclosure criteria and transparency in "Cybersecurity legislation: Preparing for increased reporting and transparency" Chart of the day See today's chart ready to unwind? Need tips on how to unleash your team's full potential? In a new interview from McKinsey's Author Talks series, bestselling author Daniel Coyle defines the essential elements that create the foundation for optimal company culture. Get his perspective   Podcast time: How current global trends are disrupting the fashion industry The latest episode of The McKinsey Podcast looks at what fashion suppliers and brands are doing to adapt and thrive amid economic and geopolitical challenges. Listen in  15-Across: It can be dramatic or tragic  Know the answer? Test yourself with the latest McKinsey Crossword, Solstice | No. 81. Get ready for summer  Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007