The Wharton School

This Week in Business

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

Investment Research with Newfound Research 05.09.2018

Corey Hoffstein, Co-Founder and CIO of Newfound Research, joins host Jeremy Schwartz to discuss risk management, portfolios, 60/40 investments, and more on Behind the Markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Negative Impacts of Kissing Up to The Boss 03.09.2018

Anthony Klotz, Associate Professor of Management at Oregon State University, joins hosts Peter Cappelli and Dan O'Meara to discuss the politics and potential affects of kissing up at work on In the Workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blockchain and The Film Industry 31.08.2018

Kim Jackson, Co-Founder and President of Entertainment at SingularDTV, joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss how she’s making a name for herself in the blockchain space by combining this cutting-edge technology with her passion for filmmaking on Women@Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Financial Consequences of Protecting Brands Through Trademark Infringement Lawsuits 30.08.2018

Alina Sorescu, Professor of Marketing at Texas A&M, joins host and Wharton Prof Americus Reed to discuss her brand infringement research outlined in recently published paper "Hands Off My Brand! The Financial Consequences of Protecting Brands Through Trademark Infringement Lawsuits" on Marketing Matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giving Feedback to Young Athletes the Right Way 29.08.2018

Dr. Roberta Kraus, President of the Center for Sports Psychology in Colorado, joins host Anne Greenhalgh to discuss the leadership value in team sports, and how we can maximize the effectiveness of our feedback for young athletes on Leadership in Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building the Robot of Your Dreams with EZ Robot 28.08.2018

Terry Doyle, Chief Operating Officer of EZ Robot, joins host Rob Coneybeer to discuss EZ Robot, the innovative platform to build your dream robots for your home, classroom, or industry prototype. Terry will also speak about his time as Co-Chair of the C100, a non-profit organization comprised of high profile Canadian expat technology entrepreneurs, executives, and investors living and working in S...

How to Ask for Help in Your Job 27.08.2018

Dr. Heidi Grant, Global Director of Research and Development at the Neuroleadership Institute and Associate Director of the Motivation Science Center at Columbia University, joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss her new book, " Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You " and how we can apply these tactics in the workplace on Women@Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How eBay is Helping Brick and Mortar Businesses 24.08.2018

Chris Librie, Head of Global Impact & Giving at eBay, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss some of eBay's initiatives to help build sustainable communities like Retail Revival, eBay for Charity, and more on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Blockchain Technology and Why the Hype? 24.08.2018

Syed Hussain, Chief Commercial Officer for BANKEX, joins hosts and Wharton Profs Anne Greenhalgh and Mike Useem to explain blockchain technology and talk about why this space is attracting so much interest on Leadership in Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Player Analytics and The Future of Baseball 23.08.2018

Brandon Taubman, Senior Director of Baseball Operations and Analytics for the Houston Astros, joins hosts and Wharton Profs Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to discuss baseball analytics initiatives affecting various areas of the Astros organization, including scouting and player development on Wharton Moneyball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why We All Need More Sleep 23.08.2018

Dr. Nancy Rothstein, Director of Corporate Sleep Programs at CIRCADIAN, joins host Stew Friedman to discuss what the unintended consequences are of getting enough sleep and strategies you can employ to improve your sleep patterns on Work and Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Impact of Politics on Investors 22.08.2018

Greg Valliere, Chief Global Strategist at Horizon Investments, joins host Jeremy Schwartz to discuss how events in Washington, from policy to politics, might affect your investments on Behind the Markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strategies for Recruiting Top Tech Executives 22.08.2018

Andy Price, Founder at Artisanal Talent Group, joins host Rob Coneybeer to discuss his career in the executive search industry and how his high-touch executive search firm helps portfolio companies address their senior strategic executive and Board hiring needs on Launch Pad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Spend Less, and Innovate More 21.08.2018

Steve Wunker, Managing Director of New Markets Advisors, joins host Harbir Singh to discuss his new book " COSTOVATION: Innovation that Gives Your Customers Exactly What They Want—and Nothing More " where he explains how companies can still innovate without breaking the budget on Mastering Innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastering Fear with Retired Navy SEAL Brandon Webb 20.08.2018

Host Mike Useem talks with Brandon Webb, CEO of Hurricane Group, Inc. and Retired US Navy Chief and SEAL, about his book " Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide " and how everyone can harness fear to become their ally on Leadership in Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Underemployment's Long-Term Effects on the Careers of College Grads 17.08.2018

Matt Sigelman, CEO of Burning Glass Technologies, joins hosts Prof Peter Cappelli and guest host Prof Greg Shea to discuss Burning Glass Technologies' recent report " The Permanent Detour: Underemployment’s Long-Term Effects on the Careers of College Grads " on In the Workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women Who Code: Inspiring Women to Excel in Technology Careers 16.08.2018

Host Laura Zarrow talks with Alaina Percival, the CEO of Women Who Code, a global nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers offering more than 1,500 free technical and leadership events per year on Women@Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the IHOb Marketing Campaign 15.08.2018

Brad Haley, CMO of IHOP, joins host Prof David Reibstein to discuss the decision making behind IHOP's recent temporary brand change to IHOb and whether they judge the strategy as a success on Measured Thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community Impact with JPMorgan Chase 15.08.2018

Janis Bowdler, President at JPMorgan Chase Foundation, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the Foundation's recent commitment to invest $1.75B over the next five years to strengthen workforce systems, revitalize neighborhoods, grow small businesses, and improve the financial health of individuals across the United States and all over the world on Dollars and Change. Hosted on A...

How to Fire-Proof Your Career in an Age of Job Uncertainty 14.08.2018

Dr. Nancy King, President of Senior Options, LLC, joins host Dr. Dawn Graham to discuss her new book " Fired: How to Manage Your Career in the Age of Job Uncertainty " and share what she's learned after traveling the US interviewing people who have been let go on Career Talk. Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fired-manage-your-career-uncertainty/dp/1978407130 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Tech Addictions - Why Your Happiness Has Been Hacked 13.08.2018

Alex Salkever, Technology Expert and former Technology Editor at BusinessWeek, and Vivek Wadhwa, Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Labor and Worklife Program and Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering, join host Rob Coneybeer to discuss their new book " Your Happiness Was Hacked: Why Tech Is Winning The Battle To Control Your Brain - And How To Fight Back " on...

John Cynn - 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion 10.08.2018

Hosts and Wharton Profs Cade Massey and Eric Bradlow discuss how John worked the odds and beat our over 7,500 other players to win $8.8 Million US dollars on Wharton Moneyball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Talk for Startups 09.08.2018

Randy Komisar, Veteran Venture Capitalist, joins host Doug Collom to discuss tips and tricks from his book "Straight Talk for Startups: 100 Insider Rules for Beating the Odds-From Mastering the Fundamentals to Selecting Investors, Fundraising, Managing Boards, and Achieving Liquidity" on Bay Area Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PwC's Q2 2018 Real Estate Report 08.08.2018

PwC's Tim Bodner, US Real Estate Deals Leader, and Byron Carlock, Real Estate Practice Leader, join host Bob Lane to discuss the results of PwC's recently released Real Estate Deals Insights: Q2 2018 on The Real Estate Hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regulatory Responses to the Sharing Economy, Autonomous Vehicles, and Disruptive Innovation 07.08.2018

Sarah Light, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins host Dan Loney to discuss her recent B-School Seminar presented to congressional staffers that focuses on examining the challenges facing regulators and legislators when new disruptive forms of business and technology require regulations that promote innovation while also protecting the public intere...

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