

Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
Wharton faculty and industry leaders discuss their latest research, books, and relevant business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 22, 2021 • 30min
Beyond the Business Case for Diversity: What Leaders Must Do
Scholars David A. Thomas and Robin J. Ely talk with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about why the business case for diversity takes pressure off leaders to create a real culture of inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 16min
Building Diversity into the Venture Capital Ecosystem
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with venture capital experts about the funding gap faced by minority and female founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2021 • 34min
Business Model Innovation Matters More Than Ever
A new book by Wharton’s Raphael (“Raffi”) Amit and Christoph Zott from IESE Business School guides business leaders on how to craft a winning business model innovation strategy for the long game of disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2021 • 14min
How COVID-19 Created a Health Care Backlog
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Hummy Song found the number of mammograms declined sharply during the first few months of the pandemic creating a queue that still hasn’t cleared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2021 • 14min
How ‘Trading Frenzies’ Affect the Real Economy
Coordinated attacks on a stock could impair a firm’s ability to raise capital and lower its valuation says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2021 • 16min
‘Making Money Moral’: How New Collaborations Are Changing Capitalism
A new book from Wharton School Press explores a growing movement to unlock private-sector investments in new ways to solve global problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2021 • 11min
Where Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan Will Fall Short
The Biden relief package leaves little headroom for economic growth and job gains according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2021 • 11min
What’s Next for Jeff Bezos and Amazon?
CEO succession is routine in business but Amazon isn’t like other companies. Wharton’s Mike Useem and Barbara Kahn discuss the transition of Jeff Bezos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2021 • 11min
What Makes Some Ads More Shareable Than Others?
Millions tune into the NFL Super Bowl each year to watch the game’s entertaining advertisements. A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger shines light on the emotions that make people more likely to share what they see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2021 • 13min
What Wall Street’s ‘Short Squeeze’ Means for Investors and Regulators
Regulators have no clear options in controlling social media-led speculation in stock prices say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.