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Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2025 • 34min
Focus on the Future: An Interview with PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada
Wharton vice dean for executive education Patti Williams talks with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of digital operations management firm PagerDuty, about the importance of having an “ownership mindset,” understanding your users, and preparing for big changes like the advent of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2025 • 20min
Women Moving Forward: Collected Insights
In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from the Ripple Effect podcast on women’s leadership, workplace equity, and career advancement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2025 • 12min
Why Accountability Matters in AI Development and Governance
Professor Kevin Werbach has spent his career at the crossroads of business, law, and emerging technology. He talks about his latest project, the Wharton Accountable AI Lab, to help guide responsible development and governance of artificial intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 11min
Transformative Tech: Innovating for the Underserved | Valentina Assenova
Management professor Valentina Assenova discusses why digital platforms, like mobile money platforms, are improving financial access around the world. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Innovation” that was produced in cooperation with Mack Institute for Innovation Management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2025 • 19min
Detecting Bias in AI Image Generators
Wharton marketing professor Kartik Hosanagar and doctoral candidate Pushkar Shukla talk about software they developed with other experts to identify and correct biases in AI text-to-image generators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2025 • 14min
Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 2)
In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the future of cryptocurrency ownership and whether scandals have damaged consumer trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2025 • 12min
Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 1)
In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the growth of cryptocurrency so far and how consumer confidence can influence pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2024 • 28min
2024 Ripple Rewind (Part 2)
In this special two-part episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2024 • 17min
2024 Ripple Rewind (Part 1)
In this special two-part episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2024 • 31min
The Future of Financial Technology
Professor Itay Goldstein welcomes Alesia Haas, CFO of Coinbase, and Michelle Lai, board member of Electric Coin Co, to discuss the ongoing fintech revolution. They examine the transformative role of technology in finance, from blockchain innovations to the future of digital currencies, and provide insights into how FinTech is set to evolve in the coming years.This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.