July 20, 2020.
The morning air was crisp as Matthew sat in his penthouse office, reviewing Sentinel Systems' latest financial reports. His recent investment in OpenAI had solidified his position in the AI industry, but there was still more to do. While most companies were struggling to survive the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, Matthew saw opportunities. And his next target? SM Prime Holdings.
SM Prime, one of the largest property developers in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, was struggling. The pandemic had hit them hard—malls were closed, retail revenues had plummeted, and commercial leasing was at a standstill. Their stock had tanked, losing nearly 40% of its value since March 2020.