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Elon Musk’s confrontational behavior with the SEC and seemingly erratic decision making elsewhere are distracting from his core vision for Tesla say Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie and Charles Elson of the University of Delaware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur Mpho Sekwele discusses how her background and years in the retail sector have influenced the way she runs her startup ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week’s fatal crash of a Boeing 737 Max aircraft -- the second in five months -- is impacting the company on multiple fronts. How quickly can it recover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The “Varsity Blues” scandal uncovered by the U.S. Department of Justice shines a harsh light on the entitlement and systemic racism that pervades the college admissions process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. national debt has crossed $22 trillion -- the highest ever. Addressing the problem now rather than delaying the inevitable would be the best approach to keeping the economy strong experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authors Joshua Goldstein and Staffan Qvist say switching to nuclear and renewable energy is the most feasible path forward for humans to slow down climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toronto has quietly become the world’s fastest-growing destination for technology jobs. But to truly become Silicon Valley North policymakers and tech companies must address certain gaps experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evite CEO Victor Cho and Wharton marketing professor Raghuram Iyengar discuss how firms can optimize their use of data without getting lost in the weeds – or losing sight of the customer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Wharton research examines how commercial cases coming before the U.S. Supreme Court are challenging and potentially recalibrating the boundaries of free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The twin trends of globalization and robotics could lead to an unprecedented disruption that would displace workers at the fastest pace in history according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fintech has the potential to completely reshape the finance industry. A new research initiative aims to clarify where the actual promise lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Mark Pauly and Genevieve Kanter a professor at Penn’s medical school discuss potential changes to the rules on preventing physician kick-backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a $12.6 billion loss for 2018 Kraft Heinz needs to recast its product portfolio in ways that reflect the general shift towards healthier foods experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The challenges of going cashless in the U.S. -- as evidenced by Philadelphia’s recent ban on such establishments -- expose a need to create more and better entry points to the digital economy for underserved populations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his book digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff explains how people can use technology to reconnect with each other rather than allowing it to isolate them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modular farming which often involves growing crops indoors is becoming more than just a goal for social impact organizations interested in sustainability. It’s becoming a big business increasingly backed by venture capitalists and private equity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her new book former Amazon executive Julie Benezet offers four key principles to help business leaders navigate uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart’s recent rethinking of its “people greeter” position had the effect of excluding elderly workers and those with disabilities. Now the company is scrambling to do damage control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts discuss whether last-minute negotiations can help the U.K. avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research finds that aggressive tax planning by accounting agencies can lead to a lack of transparency in firms’ financial reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government intervention could work where market mechanisms have failed to keep prescription drug prices affordable – but policymakers will have a tough time cutting through the finger-pointing from all sides experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If China flagrantly violates IP rights the U.S. is guilty of bypassing WTO channels. The two must agree on a framework and enforce laws say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrong calls on market size and shifts in demand patterns along with an inflexible design limited the runway for the world’s largest passenger airliner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just like 120 years ago when the first cars transformed the U.S. driverless cars will force radical change too. The results could be positive – or positively terrible -- depending on choices made today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Office meetings have a checkered reputation in terms of productivity. But the author of a new book argues that management science can make meetings a valuable asset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.