International Business Today

AI is coming for knowledge workers first. Doug Atkinson, President of Solutions Review, says 52 million U.S. jobs are rated 7 out of 10 or higher for automation risk. Doug Atkinson founded Solutions Review, a digital media company with over a million subscribers across its platforms. He hosts The Human Conversation podcast, where he explores what humans will need to thrive in an increasingly autom...

ESG is under political attack in the US. The backlash against responsible investing didn't come from nowhere. Matt Patsky, CEO of Trillium Asset Management, traces it directly to the fossil fuel industry watching its cost of capital rise, publicly traded coal companies go bankrupt, and banks start weighing carbon intensity in lines of credit. That's when the coordinated campaign began. In...

Over 80% of AI initiatives fail to meet their goals—yet companies can't compete without AI-driven supply chains. The secret isn't more technology; it's knowing when humans must override the algorithms. When COVID hit, every math-based forecasting model failed because AI still runs on historical data. Supply chain expert reveals the collision of three forces reshaping global business: s...

The job market is brutal right now. Julia Ivy has a four-step method that gets graduates hired faster, and it has nothing to do with your GPA.Most career advice tells you to apply everywhere and hope. Julia Ivy built a better framework. The boutique employability method treats your career the same way a business treats competitive strategy: define your multidimensional edge, target the right emplo...

Scientists in the same building often never meet. Kevin Boudreau is building AI versions of them to fix that — and what he's finding changes how we think about platforms, collaboration, and who AI actually helps. Kevin runs large-scale field experiments on how knowledge gets created and shared. His digital twins project deploys AI representations of real scientists to interact with each other...

The U.S. dollar is 10% weaker than it was four years ago. Niki Boyson, finance professor at Northeastern, explains exactly what that costs you and where the real opportunity is hiding. Most people think tariffs hurt foreign companies. Niki Boyson sets the record straight: those costs get passed directly to U.S. consumers as inflation. She breaks down why a weak dollar is a double-edged sword for m...

🤝 Are you leaving money on the table in your negotiations? 💰 Most executives admit they don't get as much out of negotiations as they should. In today's flatter organizations, professionals need advanced negotiation skills more than ever - working with colleagues, clients, and partners without direct authority over them. 🎙️ In the latest episode of International Business Today, "Mas...

Only 1 in 10 cancer drugs survives to approval. Dr. Giovanni Abbadessa explains why people, not molecules, determine which ones make it. From secret lab experiments that saved a shelved drug to multispecific antibodies that hit four targets at once, this is the full reality of biotech innovation. You'll learn why 68% of marketed drugs come from small biotechs, how China is outpacing US investm...

20 million textbooks a year, down to less than 1 million. John Fallon led Pearson through one of the most dramatic digital transformations in corporate history. The ed-tech "unicorns" everyone bet on? He calls them "uni-corpses." In this conversation about digital transformation and leadership, the former Pearson CEO reveals why the human side of transformation is harder than t...

Lidiane Jones shares the leadership playbook most tech leaders ignore. From growing up in São Paulo to working in Silicon Valley, Lidiane built her career on one thing: adaptability. In this conversation, she breaks down how to scale products globally, why senior leaders need to actually use their own product, and what the future of AI means for human creativity. Lidiane Jones is a longtime tech l...

🏥 How does a medical device go from concept to patient care? 💡 The medical device industry spans everything from IV tubing to surgical robots, requiring rigorous FDA approval, complex reimbursement negotiations, and global regulatory navigation. Innovation is essential - without R&D investment and strong IP protection, companies cannot compete in this highly regulated, research-intensive fie...

$300 billion has already migrated from traditional banks into stablecoins. Under fractional reserve banking, every dollar withdrawn shrinks lending capacity by 2-3x—reducing credit, raising rates, and pressuring the entire banking system. Meanwhile, DeFi platforms offer higher yields through lower costs and automated execution. The competitive battle is real. But DeFi isn't invincible. The Nov...

Decentralized finance is processing over $50 billion in transactions monthly—without a single bank involved. That's not theoretical anymore. It's reshaping how money moves globally. Traditional finance relies on intermediaries at every step: banks hold your deposits, brokers execute trades, clearinghouses settle transactions. Each one takes a cut, adds delays, and creates barriers to acces...

In this episode, Professor Ravi Sarathy explains how stablecoins work, what the GENIUS Act changed, and why USDT and USDC now control $300 billion in market cap. He also explores the risks: What happens if everyone tries to redeem at once? Is it healthy for two companies to dominate global digital payments? And why don't stablecoin holders have the same protections as bank depositors? You'...

In this episode of International Business Today, Professor Ravi Sarathy explains what makes Ethereum fundamentally different from Bitcoin, how proof of stake changed the game, and why competitors like Solana are gaining ground. Whether you're trying to understand DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, or just why Ethereum matters for global finance, this episode breaks it down. You'll discov...

In this episode, Professor Ravi Sarathy breaks down the three motives for holding money—transaction, investment, and speculation—and explains why Bitcoin succeeds at some and fails at others. He also explores why Bitcoin's 21 million cap matters, what Fidelity's cycle analysis reveals about where prices are heading, and whether digital currencies can truly hedge against government debt and...

🏛️ Is the era of free-market capitalism ending? 🌍 From Intel's government stake to China's reassertion of state control, governments worldwide are increasingly intervening in markets through ownership, mandates, and ideological influence. For multinational corporations, navigating this shift requires new skills in political strategy and stakeholder management. 🎙️ In the latest episode of...

US tariffs 2025: How international trade law actually works—and why the WTO isn't dead. Nixon's 10% tariff and Reagan's Section 301 both triggered major multilateral negotiations. History suggests today's trade chaos may catalyze global cooperation. International trade law expert explains why the US accounts for only 13% of world trade—limiting unilateral tariff power. Learn how re...

AI predictions 2026: Business professors debate whether AI is a bubble, why middle management is being hollowed out, and how China's efficient AI models threaten Western AI companies. Expert roundtable covers AI workforce impact, supply chain risks, geopolitical tensions, and the case for humans becoming more valuable as AI costs rise. Year in review 2025: Major business disruptions including...

🤖 Should your company build its own AI or just buy subscriptions? 💡 Most companies rush to license ChatGPT or other cloud AI services without understanding the strategic implications. But the organizations seeing real success are those treating AI implementation as a problem-solving exercise, not just technology adoption - using proprietary data, running local models, and empowering employees to...

💼 How can HR evolve from administrative function to strategic business driver? 🚀 The best HR leaders think like CEOs, focusing on business results rather than programs and processes. From navigating remote work debates to developing next-generation talent, HR faces the challenge of creating value while managing rapid workplace change including AI integration, skills-based hiring, and global team...

What if the best leaders aren't the ones with all the answers, but the ones brave enough to admit they don't know? Garry Ridge ran WD-40 Company for over two decades and did something most CEOs can't: he built a workplace where people actually wanted to be. No corporate speak. No fake motivation posters. Just genuine leadership that got 98% of employees saying they loved working there....

President Joseph E. Aoun of Northeastern University joins Paula Caligiuri to discuss the critical challenges facing higher education and why experiential learning and lifelong education are key to preparing students for an ever-changing world. About Our Guest: Joseph E. Aoun is President of Northeastern University and a leading voice in reimagining higher education for the AI age. He is the author...

🔐 How do you verify the identity of 90,000 people scattered across 192 countries? 🌍The UN Pension Fund faced a 75-year-old challenge: proving retirees were still alive to prevent fraud while ensuring legitimate beneficiaries continued receiving payments. Traditional paper forms led to delays, anxiety, and overwhelmed call centers.🎙️ In the latest episode of International Business Today , " Block...

💡 What separates world-changing innovations from passing fads? 🌍 From the printing press to the iPhone, disruptive innovations follow predictable patterns. They make expensive, complicated things simple and affordable - changing industries and societies forever. But breakthrough success requires customer obsession, relentless experimentation, and perseverance through inevitable setbacks. 🎙️ In t...