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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Pod...

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How to Drive Competitive Returns with Impact Investing 23.01.2018 54:08

Businesses are best placed to help solve social and environmental issues and those that do tend to do well for themselves say two impact investors who share their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Spectre and Meltdown Will Impact Companies and Consumers 23.01.2018 24:11

Recent news about the computer chip vulnerabilities has caused alarm because of the sheer scale of the problem. Businesses are scrambling to protect themselves -- should consumers be worried also? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Can Jay-Z and Beyoncé Teach Us about Corporate Accountability? 23.01.2018 20:21

Recent Wharton research offers a new framework for viewing the moral obligations of individuals as well as corporations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2017 Was a Terrible Year for Natural Disasters: Is It the New Normal? 19.01.2018 26:28

Last year was the costliest on record in the U.S. for damage from natural disasters painting a grim picture of what the future could bring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Risks in 2018: What Lies Ahead? 19.01.2018 25:20

According to the 2018 Global Risks Report the environment cyber security and geopolitics are areas drawing the most concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is This the Year Electric Cars Become Exciting? 19.01.2018 25:51

U.S. automakers are weighing continued sales optimism against uncertain policy moves. Meanwhile electric cars look ripe for consumer-friendly jumps in performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Emperor Has No Clothes: Recasting Leadership in the Open-source Era 19.01.2018 24:29

The digital age has democratized the workplace. So what happens when employees can wield just as much knowledge and power as their managers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China in 2018: What Hangs in the Balance? 18.01.2018 27:34

China’s leadership in clean energy and its strong economic growth are counterweighted by potential trade clashes with the U.S. and simmering social unrest say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Can an Ancient General Teach Us About Modern Leadership? 18.01.2018 18:46

Few military leaders hold as much allure for historians as Hannibal. Archaeologist Patrick N. Hunt writes in his new book that much of his success came from strong finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Leonardo da Vinci to Steve Jobs: The Benefits of Being a Misfit 17.01.2018 57:32

Wharton professor Adam Grant interviews Walter Isaacson about his biography on Leonardo da Vinci. The biggest takeaway: ”Stay curious about everything.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Freedom at a Price’: Why Regulation Is Crucial to Fintech’s Future 16.01.2018 1:07:18

Technology has dramatically expanded financial inclusion across the globe but it has also created new questions about regulation and oversight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Will Waivers for Convicted Banks Mean for the Financial System? 16.01.2018 27:18

The Trump administration’s recent waivers of convicted banks have raised questions about banking oversight and the criminal penalty system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Sculley: Why AI Is the Tech Trend to Watch in 2018 13.01.2018 25:22

Former Apple CEO John Sculley talks about the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show and how AI is disrupting industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opportunity not Failure: The Real Reason Startups Decide to Pivot 12.01.2018 7:55

Wharton research into startups focusing on hard-science and technology sheds light on when companies pivot and when they “firefight.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Banking-as-a-Platform Propels Cross River Bank 12.01.2018 38:10

Cross River Bank CEO Gilles Gade talks about his banking-as-a-platform business model and what’s ahead for fintech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Iceland’s Equal Pay Law Work in the U.S.? 11.01.2018 24:35

In Iceland it is now illegal for companies to pay men more than women for the same job. Experts discuss why the policy may work in that country but might not translate well to others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating a Multi-million Dollar Brand: Stuart Weitzman on His Shoe Empire 10.01.2018 24:32

The entrepreneur-founder and lead designer of Stuart Weitzman shoes said that doing things differently from everyone else helped him create a multi-million dollar global brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a Fintech Startup Aims to Take the Fear Out of Investing 10.01.2018 31:41

Fintech startup Riskalyze believes that when investors’ portfolios more accurately match their risk tolerance they will make better decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Guilt Is Good: Unexpected Traits That Can Help You at Work 09.01.2018 8:56

Wharton research finds that some seemingly unproductive traits can actually spur people to work well and to be effective in leadership roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Apple Facebook Google and Amazon Unstoppable? 09.01.2018 21:33

NYU professor Scott Galloway talks about the pervasive influence of Big Tech -- both good and bad -- in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How CEOs Can Align the Leadership Team with Corporate Goals 08.01.2018 23:18

Only a motivated and adaptable team committed to shared goals guarantees success says Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Protests in Iran Pave the Way for Economic Changes? 08.01.2018 27:53

Iran’s embattled government may respond to recent protests with populist measures -- but those will not necessarily create more jobs experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking the Script: How Companies Can Make Themselves Memorable 08.01.2018 22:21

We get lots of experiences in life but very few are memorable. Is there a way for companies to burnish a positive memory with customers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boom or Bust: How Will Retail Fare in the New Year? 05.01.2018 21:36

After a turbulent 2017 retail sales were up during the holidays. But retailers still face plenty of choppy water ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Political Challenges Upend Europe’s Growth Story in 2018? 05.01.2018 27:08

Europe’s economy has surprised almost everyone with a surge of growth over the last couple of years. But will large political challenges derail progress in 2018? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.