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A new app called Voter promises to bring clarity to the task of choosing the best political candidate for you based on the issues and your own beliefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The largest data breach in history -- affecting 500 million Yahoo accounts -- could trigger an industry-wide overhaul of user authentication procedures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insider trading by politically connected bankers spiked just before the massive bailouts of October 2008 research by Wharton professor Daniel Taylor shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pets are more like people than you think. They suffer from emotional and mental issues too says renowned vet Nicholas Dodman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wells Fargo chairman and CEO John Stumpf’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee raised new questions about banking culture and incentives but offered little clarity on what went wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In business and life people take all sorts of risks. But they must be balanced with prudence. Aureus CEO Karen Firestone explains how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research examines how political and economic turmoil in a country can impact how microfinance organizations are funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullish long-term sector trends make Latin America India and Africa attractive to PE firms but they are cautiously eyeing investments due to current upheavals in certain areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran VC firm Venrock has backed some of the most successful tech companies in Silicon Valley including Intel and Apple. Here’s how it invests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venezuela is plagued by political instability and economic hardships made worse by cheap oil. The time is ripe for widespread reforms – but there are no quick and easy solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honeybees are facing both natural and manmade threats that are killing them by the millions. What is the impact on agriculture commercial bee keepers and consumers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have brilliant idea -- or a small task -- you keep putting off? Author Phyllis Korkki explains that you’re not alone and what you can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wells Fargo’s latest revelations on errant practices could reverberate across the financial services industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As corporations increasingly recognize the potential ravages of climate change some are creating new business models. One company DSM -- formerly Dutch State Mines -- has entirely abandoned coal mining for more environmentally friendly pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private equity remains bullish about China and Southeast Asia as firms spot opportunities in the shift to consumer-driven markets due to a growing middle class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission’s tax ruling on Ireland and Apple could unnerve investors and ultimately impact Ireland’s growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Water scarcity is a growing global problem and climate change is making it more challenging. Author Judith Schwartz offers some unexpected solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being aware of the gender lens – practicing gender capitalism -- can quash investment bias create opportunities and boost returns according to a Bank of America expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Kutarna co-author of ’Age of Discovery ’ explains what we can learn from the time of Johannes Gutenberg Nicolaus Copernicus and Michelangelo to navigate today’s challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mylan the maker of the EpiPen allergy-treatment device has raised outrage over out-sized price increases. Experts at Wharton and Penn Medicine explain the causes and the impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most firms consider social media a must in today’s highly networked world. But new Wharton research shows it’s not simply being on social that matters – it’s how you use it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Klasko president of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of the Jefferson System says the health care industry needs be transformed and millennial consumers will lead the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unless eurozone leaders reverse economic policies – or take measures such as creating two or more separate euro currency zones -- the region faces more economic stagnation and widening political divisions says Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech startup Zodiac was co-founded by Wharton professor Peter Fader and CEO Artem Mariychin to help companies find – and serve -- their most valuable customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McDonald’s is jumping on the health-conscious bandwagon by using antibiotic-free chicken removing preservatives and artificial colors among other changes. Will it revive stagnant sales growth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.