Business Talk

Let us extend a warm welcome to Prof. William Pietersen as he joins us on our podcast. Prof. William Pietersen, a Rhodes Scholar from South Africa, holds a distinguished career spanning law, international business, and academia. After earning his scholarship to Oxford University and practicing law, he transitioned to an international business career, serving as CEO of multibillion-dollar companies...

We are delighted to welcome two distinguished faculty members to join us on today's podcast episode. Our first guest on today’s episode is Prof. Bryan Bollinger, Professor of Marketing and George A. Kellner Faculty Fellow at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. In addition to his faculty role, Prof. Bollinger serves as the Academic Director of Doctoral Education, where he...

In this episode, Prof. Mario Macis will share valuable insights from his research, "The Role of Trust in Health Care-Seeking Behavior: Insights and Implications." Trust plays a vital but underexplored role in health care economics. Using a national survey of American adults, we find that trust strongly influences care-seeking behavior, independent of access or knowledge. Its impact rivals’ factors...

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ruth Gotian with us today. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, renowned globally for her expertise in mentorship and leadership development. In this episode, Dr. Ruth Gotian offers deep insights from her research-driven book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring: A Complete...

We are honored to feature Prof. Nataliya Langburd Wright, Assistant Professor in the Management Division at Columbia Business School, as she delves into her intriguing research: “Scaling Globally: How Technology Startups from Around the World Navigate Growth and Overcome Regional Challenges.” In today’s interconnected world, technology startups have unprecedented opportunities to expand their oper...

Let us extend a warm welcome to Prof. Ioannis Ioannou as he joins us on our podcast. Prof. Ioannis is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School and is a prominent scholar in the field of strategy, with a research focus on Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). His work explores how modern businesses contribute to building a sustainable fut...

Please join me in warmly welcoming Prof. Alberto Galasso to our podcast. Prof. Alberto Galasso is a Professor of Strategic Management at Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and holds the Anthony S. Fell Chair in New Technologies and Commercialization. A Research Associate at National Bureau of Economic Research and Research Fellow at The Centre for Economic Policy Research...

I am delighted to welcome Dr. Minal Pathak to our podcast. Dr. Minal Pathak is an Associate Professor at the Global Centre for Environment and Energy at Ahmedabad University, India. She served as a Senior Scientist with the IPCC Technical Support Unit from 2017-2023, contributing to the ‘Global Warming of 1.5°C’ and ‘Climate Change and Land’ reports, and co-editing the Sixth Assessment Report and...

We are thrilled to have Prof. Daniel Trabucchi and Prof. Tommaso Buganza from the School of Management at Politecnico di Milano join us today. In this episode, they share valuable insights from their innovation-driven book, Platform Thinking: Read the Past. Write the Future. Platform Thinking is the ability to center platform-based mechanisms in digital business transformations. From Uber to Airbn...

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Mary Crossan with us today. Dr. Mary Crossan is a Distinguished University Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School at Western, recognized for her excellence in teaching, research, and service. In 2021, she was named among the top 2% of the most cited scientists in her field. With expertise in organizational learning, strategy, leadership char...

We are delighted to welcome Dr. David Schneer with us today. Dr. David is a CEO, nonverbal intelligence expert, and research moderator with over four decades of experience. As the leader of Merrill Research, founded in 1986, he has interviewed tens of thousands of individuals globally, uncovering the gap between what people say and how their bodies communicate. Now, as CEO of The Merrill Institute...

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Georg Wernicke to the Business Talk podcast today. Prof. Georg Wernicke is an expert in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on how CEO values and public opinion influence corporate behavior and reputation. His research delves into key issues such as CEO compensation, corporate misconduct, and the impact of prosocial practices....

We are delighted to have Prof. Alex Edmans with us today. Prof. Edmans is a renowned Professor of Finance at the prestigious London Business School, where he specializes in corporate finance, responsible business, and behavioral finance. An Oxford graduate and Fulbright Scholar with a PhD from MIT Sloan, Prof. Edmans brings a wealth of expertise from his experiences at Morgan Stanley and Wharton....

Over the past five years, U.S. public boards have made strides in managing ESG issues, with Fortune 100 board members with relevant ESG credentials increasing from 29% to 43%. While growth is notable in environmental and governance expertise, social credentials lag behind. Dedicated ESG/sustainability committees are becoming more common, enhancing oversight as companies navigate regulatory pressur...

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Rama Bijapurkar to today’s episode of Business Talk. A celebrated business advisor, independent director, and author, Mrs. Bijapurkar is widely recognized for her expertise in India’s market and consumer economy. Known as a thought leader in business-market strategy, she provides a unique "people lens" to analyze and understand India’s dynamic economic landscape. Wi...

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Eugene Sadler-Smith to today’s episode. Prof. Sadler-Smith is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK, with a Ph. D. from the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on intuition in decision-making and hubris in leadership, topics that have been widely recognized and published in top-tier journals such as t...

Today, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Watkins to our podcast channel, Business Talk. Dr. Watkins is a distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. For over two decades, he has guided leaders through critical transitions, helped them build effective teams, and supported their efforts to drive...

We are thrilled to have Prof. Alison Taylor as our guest on today’s episode. Prof. Taylor is a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in corporate responsibility and business ethics. Her areas of expertise cover critical topics such as strategy, sustainability, political and social risk, human rights, and anti-corruption. Prof. Taylor’s impressive background inc...

We’re thrilled to welcome Prof. Maryam Kaveshgar, Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Ahmedabad University. Prof. Kaveshgar brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to her research, having earned her PhD in Gyroscopes and Navigation Systems from the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, also known as the National Technical University of Ukraine....

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Geoffrey Moore with us today. ‘The Infinite Staircase: What the Universe Tells Us About Life, Ethics, and Mortality’ by high-tech strategist Dr. Geoffrey Moore explores the profound questions of our place in the universe and ethical behavior. As religion no longer provides answers for many, Moore offers a fresh perspective, using his unique framework-based approach....

Today, we are excited to have the esteemed Prof. Marcelo Guerra Hahn join us. Prof. Marcelo is a distinguished guest faculty member at the UW Information School at the University of Washington, Seattle. This institution is situated in a vibrant tech hub, home to major industry leaders like Microsoft and Amazon, both of which are headquartered in its metropolitan area. With over 17 years of experti...

Welcome to the Business Talk Podcast. Looking to elevate your career, relationships, or personal well-being? We are delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew V. Abela with us today. Dr. Andrew Abela is the founding dean of the Busch School of Business and an Ordinary Professor of Marketing at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Prof. Abela to di...

Welcome to the Business Talk Podcast! Today, we are excited to have the esteemed Dr. Marcie Bianco join us. A writer, editor, lecturer, and cultural critic, Dr. Bianco is currently the editor at the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), where she co-edits and coproduces the quarterly print magazine. In this role, she collaborates with journalists worldwide, focusing on cross-sector and philant...

In this engaging episode, we welcome Prof. Eugene Sadler-Smith, an esteemed scholar and thought leader in the fields of management and organizational behavior. Prof. Sadler-Smith will explore the concept of the Hubris Hazard—the tendency for individuals and organizations to overestimate their capabilities and make misguided decisions based on unwarranted confidence. Tune in and gain valuable insig...

Welcome to the Business Talk Podcast! In today’s episode, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Serena Rovai, a leading expert in the field of luxury and sustainability. Prof. Rovai serves as the Chair and Director of BRaND LuxuryLab and is an Associate Professor of MSc Responsible Luxury and Creative Industries at Excelia Business School in France. Her extensive research and deep expertise make her a...