Dan Costa

New York, Tucson, United States

Editorial Director at Worth Magazine

Editorial Director at Techonomy

Chief Content Officer and EiC of Worth Media, including @techonomy and @worthmag. Former EiC of @PCMag. Scribbler at https://t.co/PfeT4GyGvu

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Articles

Risk, Results, and Resilience: The AXIS Playbook

1 week ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

When Vince Tizzio took the helm at AXIS Capital two years ago, the world was in the middle of what can only be described as a cascading series of risk events: from record-breaking wildfires to social inflation and geopolitical instability. The company he inherited needed to move faster, become more client-centric, and rethink how it viewed specialty risk.
Richard Kessler’s Journey from Days Inn to Boutique Hospitality

1 week ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

Richard Kessler doesn’t just build hotels; he crafts experiences that blend luxury, culture, and art. After launching his career as co-founder and CEO of Days Inn of America in 1970, Kessler chose a path far removed from the predictable hospitality trajectory. When Days Inn was sold in 1984, he stepped back, exploring ventures in real estate and banking, accumulating insights he would later apply on a grander scale.
Sinéad Colton Grant on Investing with Intelligence—and Intuition | Worth

2 weeks ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

Few investors see the world as broadly or clearly as Sinéad Colton Grant. With a career spanning Dublin, London, San Francisco, and now New York, Colton Grant brings a uniquely global perspective to her role as Chief Investment Officer of BNY Wealth. Her path through some of the world’s most sophisticated investment institutions—BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Mellon—has shaped her views on markets and her thoughtful, nuanced approach to leadership.
How Hackers Use Deepfakes and Doxing to Target the Wealthy

3 weeks ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

In an era where a single deepfake video can tank a reputation and a stolen password can trigger a seven-figure breach, cybersecurity is no longer just a corporate concern—it’s personal. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and their families are increasingly in the crosshairs of sophisticated cybercriminals who see not just wealth, but opportunity in unguarded digital lives. Few understand this evolving threat landscape better than Dr. Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak.
Business Innovation: Strategies & Emerging Trends

1 month ago | worth.com | Eva Crouse |Dan Costa |Caitlin Hamilton

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Smarter Work, Healthier Lives: AI as a Workplace Benefit

1 month ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, but the fundamental question remains: Is AI making the workplace better or merely more efficient? At SXSW 2025, Techonomy hosted a panel discussion to explore AI’s evolving role in business, employee well-being, and the future of work.
AI's Transformative Role in Sales Teams and CRM Systems

1 month ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

Worth hosted a panel at the HumanX conference in Las Vegas last week, where industry leaders gathered to discuss how automation transforms sales teams, CRM systems, and pricing models. The AI revolution in sales is no longer just hype—it’s happening in real-time, and companies are scrambling to separate genuine innovation from marketing spin. What emerged was a vision of the future where AI plays a central role, not in replacing salespeople but in making them dramatically more efficient.
Global AI Regulation: Redrawing Boundaries

1 month ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

At the HumanX conference last week, industry leaders and policy experts discussed one of the most pressing issues in technology today: How should artificial intelligence be regulated globally? The session, Redrawing Boundaries: AI Regulation on a Global Scale, brought together voices from academia, industry, and policy to examine the geopolitical and economic implications of AI regulation.
The Impact of Consumer Choices on Tech and Society

1 month ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

I remember when choosing between a PC or a Mac was framed as a political statement. It wasn’t. It was marketing—damn good marketing. Apple positioned the Mac as the choice for rebels and creatives, while Microsoft catered to the corporate world. But beneath the slick advertising, it was just hardware and software. The stakes were low. Today, our technology choices actually do matter. They shape our economy, influence our culture, and increasingly determine which values thrive in our society.
Mastercard’s Raja Rajamannar on Purpose, Passion, and Innovation

2 months ago | worth.com | Dan Costa

At a time when brands are expected to be more than just businesses, Mastercard has emerged as a global leader in purpose-driven innovation. Raja Rajamannar, the company’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, is at the helm of this transformation, whose approach transcends traditional marketing metrics to focus on societal impact, technological advancement, and authentic consumer connections.