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Apr 11, 2019 • 27min

Making Decisions Based on Predictive, Preventive Analytics

Steve Orrin, federal CTO at Intel Corporation, says companies can't forget people and adoptability when it comes to using technology. Read more at: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/steve-orrin-analytics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 28, 2019 • 21min

2019 Y-Prize Winners: Penn Students Make Plans for Bacteria-Fighting Tech

Tanvi Kapur, Ishir Seth, and WenTao Zhang discuss the development of an idea to prevent catheter-associated infections in hospital patients. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/w-zhang-i-seth-t-kapur-nosoco/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 28, 2019 • 30min

Creating a Nonlinear Career by Pursuing Your Passion

Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of Mogul, and author of "You Are a Mogul," discusses building the skill sets you need to succeed. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/mogul-tiffany-pham/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 14, 2019 • 20min

The Future of Autonomous Driving: Integrating Systems and Infrastructure

David Zhou, Head of Product for Autonomous Driving at Baidu USA, discusses the technological challenges yet to be resolved before driverless cars become mainstream. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/autonomous-driving-david-zhou/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 14, 2019 • 31min

The Algorithm-Driven Matchmaking Platform for Service Providers and Customers

Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, explains his solution to the fragmentation of the gig economy, effectively linking customers with suitable service providers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/thumbtack-marco-zappacosta/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 7, 2019 • 22min

Innovating Through the Fortress of Healthcare Regulations

Dr. Robert Graboyes of George Mason University explains how future innovations in medicine will lower costs by empowering machines, nurses, and even patients to perform functions that only doctors can do today. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/healthcare-innovation-robert-graboyes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 7, 2019 • 30min

Bringing American-Made Directly to Online Shoppers

Geralyn Breig, CEO of AnytownUSA.com, describes the processes her company has developed to connect online shoppers with verifiably American-made goods. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/anytownusa-geralyn-breig/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2019 • 14min

In with the Old, In with the New: Exploring New Areas While Enhancing Existing Value

Tanya Berman, Vice President at MARS, discusses the importance of keeping existing products strong and relevant while innovating new offerings. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/consumer-goods-tanya-berman/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2019 • 36min

Predictable Magic: Designing Around Customer Emotions to Reach Beyond Existing Markets

Deepa Prahalad, author of Predictable Magic: Unleash the Power of Design Strategy to Transform Your Business, introduces design thinking frameworks that can create strong emotional engagement between customers and firms. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/predictable-magic-deepa-prahalad/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 14, 2019 • 21min

The Company Bringing Clarity to Online Diamond Shopping

Ajay Anand, Founder of Rare Carat, explains how the company is working to increase transparency in the diamond industry and smooth out the purchasing process for consumers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/rare-carat-ajay-anand/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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