Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 20, 2019 • 25min
Balancing Act: One Entrepreneur’s Journey with Social Enterprise
Entrepreneur Mpho Sekwele discusses how her background and years in the retail sector have influenced the way she runs her startup ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2019 • 23min
The 737 Max Crash: What’s the Fallout for Boeing?
Last week’s fatal crash of a Boeing 737 Max aircraft -- the second in five months -- is impacting the company on multiple fronts. How quickly can it recover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2019 • 27min
The College Cheating Scandal: The Biggest Victim Is Public Confidence
The “Varsity Blues” scandal uncovered by the U.S. Department of Justice shines a harsh light on the entitlement and systemic racism that pervades the college admissions process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2019 • 25min
U.S. Debt: Is It the Calm Before the Storm?
The U.S. national debt has crossed $22 trillion -- the highest ever. Addressing the problem now rather than delaying the inevitable would be the best approach to keeping the economy strong experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2019 • 21min
Can Nuclear Energy Save the Planet?
Authors Joshua Goldstein and Staffan Qvist say switching to nuclear and renewable energy is the most feasible path forward for humans to slow down climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2019 • 23min
The Next Silicon Valley? Why Toronto Is a Contender
Toronto has quietly become the world’s fastest-growing destination for technology jobs. But to truly become Silicon Valley North policymakers and tech companies must address certain gaps experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2019 • 18min
Big Data’s Biggest Challenge: How to Avoid Getting Lost in the Weeds
Evite CEO Victor Cho and Wharton marketing professor Raghuram Iyengar discuss how firms can optimize their use of data without getting lost in the weeds – or losing sight of the customer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2019 • 13min
How Businesses Are Testing the Limits of Free Speech
Recent Wharton research examines how commercial cases coming before the U.S. Supreme Court are challenging and potentially recalibrating the boundaries of free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2019 • 24min
How Globalization and Robotics Speed Up Job Losses
The twin trends of globalization and robotics could lead to an unprecedented disruption that would displace workers at the fastest pace in history according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2019 • 23min
Fintech: What’s Real and What’s Hype
Fintech has the potential to completely reshape the finance industry. A new research initiative aims to clarify where the actual promise lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
