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Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Business Behind Politics Special, Part I 06.11.2018

Business Radio Special: Hosted William Burke-White, Policy Advisor, Expert in International Law, and Deputy Dean and Director of Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania, we explore the interplay of business and politics with a look at the upcoming midterm US elections (Nov 6, 2018). Part I of this special will explore The Business of Political Campaigns with Karl Rove, Former Deputy Ch...

Who is Trustworthy? 05.11.2018

Whom do you trust? Do you consider yourself trustworthy? A new study published in the  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology  examines "Who is trustworthy? Predicting trustworthy intentions and behavior.” Host Dan Loney talks with Maurice Schweitzer, one of the report authors and Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, about how these tw...

How Parenting Affects Antisocial Behaviors in Children 02.11.2018

Being a parent is often a balancing act of comfort and discipline. According to a recent study lead by researches from the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University, the environment parents created at home can have a lasting impact on their kids, and if that home life is harsh it can lead to antisocial behavior in children....

Cyber-Security on Behind the Markets 01.11.2018

Patrick Cleary, Chief Operations Officer at Alpha Architect, and Brandon Koepke, Chief Technical Officer at Alpha Architect, joins host Wes Gray to discuss the importance of cyber security in the finance industry and what you need to be aware of to keep yourself safe on Behind the Markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Future and Innovation of News Media 31.10.2018

Host Christian Terwiesch dives into the future of the journalism and reporting industry with Jeremy Gilbert, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Washington Post, and Matt Boggie, Former CTO of Axios and Executive Director of the New York Times R&D Lab, on Work of Tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from SOCAP 2018! - Part II 30.10.2018

Business Radio Special: Dollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class entrepreneurs, and innovative cross-sector practitioners who are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman are joined by: Theresa Duncan, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at Burning...

Live from SOCAP 2018! - Part I 30.10.2018

Business Radio Special: Dollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class entrepreneurs, and innovative cross-sector practitioners who are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn are joined by: Hadiyah Mujhid, Founder and CEO of HBCUvc; Yana Kakar, Global Manag...

A Look at Universal Basic Income in the US 29.10.2018

Ioana Marinescu, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Penn School of Social Policy & Practice, joins host Dan Loney to discuss her recent B-School Seminar presented to congressional staffers that focuses on examining the challenges and economic implications of a Universal Basic Income program in the United States, drawing on new research from existing programs such as the Alaska Permanent F...

Why Fake News Campaigns Are So Effective 26.10.2018

The term “fake news” has been added to American lexicon courtesy of current President Trump. He has used it to dissuade Americans from believing many of the negative stories about him that have come out since the presidential election of 2016. Disinformation campaigns are nothing new as countries have been running them for decades in wars and battles. But we are now seeing increased targeted campa...

Eat, Move, Think: The Path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier You 26.10.2018

Shaun Francis, Chair and CEO of Medcan , joins host Stew Friedman to discuss his new book " Eat, Move, Think: The Path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier You " highlighting the importance of our physical health for longevity, quality of life, and work performance on Work and Life. Check out the Work and Life Podcast, here!  http://www.workandlifepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The Intersection of Environmental Law, Corporate Sustainability, and Business Innovation 25.10.2018

Sarah Light, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss her latest research examining issues at the intersection of environmental law, corporate sustainability, and business innovation on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs 25.10.2018

Ken Kocienda is a software engineer who worked at Apple for 15 years under the leadership of Steve Jobs. Ken joins host Harbir Singh on Mastering Innovation to discuss his new book, “Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs,” where he highlights his experiences at Apple working on the first versions of the Safari web browser, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watc...

The 2019 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report 24.10.2018

Mitch Roschelle, Partner and Business Development Leader at PwC and Co-Publisher of "Emerging Trends in Real Estate", joins host Sam Chandan to talk about the 2019 outlook from one of the most highly regarded annual industry outlook reports for the real estate and land use industry on The Real Estate Hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modsy: Decorate Your Home Without an Interior Designer 24.10.2018

Shanna tellerman, Founder and CEO of Modsy and one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence, joins hosts Doug Collom and Irina Yeun to discuss the startup that helps users decorate their homes without spending a fortune on traditional interior designers on Bay Area Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit Negotiations Update 23.10.2018

Last week, The European Union and Britain wrapped up a meeting concluding they need more time to develop their “Brexit” strategy, as the latest problem is forming a customs border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. They also discussed the issue of a ‘soft’ Brexit, where there would be a slow transition period perhaps of 21 months, verses a ‘har...

Highlights from the 2018 PA Conference for Women 23.10.2018

2018 PA Conference for Women: Ten thousand women gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia earlier this month to share ideas, to learn from each other, and to be inspired to make a positive impact in their community. Host Laura Zarrow brings you some of the speeches and one-on-one interviews with the powerful, thoughtful women who took part. Speakers: Amal Clooney, Human Right...

Leading with Dignity 22.10.2018

Donna Hicks, PhD and Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss her career in resolving conflicts at an international level and her new book focusing on resolving workplace conflicts, " Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People " on Women@Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Weaponization of Social Media 19.10.2018

Facebook recently announced it's taking down over 800 hundred U.S. based accounts and pages, in part for spreading false or misleading political information, which is happening just weeks before the Midterm elections. The use of fake social media accounts to push political messages is a dark tool not only used in this country but in various parts of the world. A new b...

Rebranding Your Business 18.10.2018

Neil Vogel, CEO of Dotdash (formerly About.com), joins host Loren Feldman to discuss what every business owner should consider before launching a company re-branding on Mind Your Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Financial Journey of Modern Parenting Report 17.10.2018

Surya Kolluri, Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss their new report on the financial implications of modern parenting on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding the Right Job Fit 16.10.2018

Business Radio Insights: What are the most important things we can look for in a job to ensure job satisfaction and a good work/life balance? Sally Thornton explains her top two suggestions to Work and Life host and Wharton Prof Stew Friedman in this clip. Sally Thornton is founder and CEO of Forshay , a company that focuses on how people can do their best work through executive recruiting, projec...

Cutting-Edge Online Education with Udacity 16.10.2018

Clarissa Shen, Chief Operating Officer at Udacity, joins host Doug Collom to dive into work and culture at Udacity, an innovative online education provider that offers cutting-edge courses built in partnership with leading companies like Google, AT&T, and Facebook, on Bay Area Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dare to Lead: A Conversation with Mandy Ginsberg, CEO of Match Group 15.10.2018

Host Laura Zarrow speaks to Mandy Ginsberg, CEO of Match Group (which owns OkCupid, Match.com and Tinder, and others), Live at the 20th annual Wharton Women in Business Summit 2018. Mandy discusses how she's navigated her leadership career amidst "bro culture" and gender stereotypes on Women@Work. Wharton Women in Business (WWIB) is a professional organization that strives to expand career, leader...

From Prison to Employment 15.10.2018

Cat Hoke, Founder of nonprofits Defy Ventures and Prison Entrepreneurship Program, joins host Dr. Dawn Graham to discuss her new book " A Second Chance: For You, for Me, and for the Rest of Us " and how people with convictions can move forward to find employment on Career Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Impact Investing with Brown Advisory and Invest in Girls 12.10.2018

Dune Thorne, Head of Client Experience at Brown Advisory and Founder of Invest in Girls, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss impact investing and advocating for financial literacy on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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