This Week in Business
The Wharton School
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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Apr 16, 2024 • 10min
Should ESG Be Politicized? Why ESG Has Become an Easy Target
Michael Maslansky, CEO of Maslansky & Partners, joins the show to discuss the political and fiscal debate over ESG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2024 • 11min
Can Intrapreneurship Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap?
Black founders have long struggled for their place in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, but a new study from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows they are thriving in intrapreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce
Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Tiantian Yang joins the show to discuss workforce reentry for mothers and the way personal networks impact that process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 • 11min
The 4-Day Workweek: How Insomnia Cookies Shortened its Workweek While Driving Growth
Seth Berkowitz, Co-Founder & CEO of Insomnia Cookies, which he started while a student at Penn, joins the show to discuss their new headquarters and four-day workweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2024 • 11min
How Will AI Impact the Supply Chain?
Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing & Logistics, joins the show to discuss how AI will transform supply chain management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2024 • 14min
What Are Some of the Keys to Responsible Investing?
Jock Payten, Founder & CEO of Nubian Square Investment Advisors, recently joined the show to discuss responsible investing and closing the wealth gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2024 • 12min
How Much is ESG Impacting Bottom Lines? New Research Attempts to Answer Question
Sergeui Netessine, Wharton's Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, joins the show to discuss his research on how an emphasis on ESG impacts a company's value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2024 • 9min
WebMD CMO: The Pandemic Accelerated Technological Changes in Healthcare
John Whyte, WebMD Chief Medical Officer, joins the show to talk about how the pandemic accelerated the use of telemedicine.This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Healthcare special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2024 • 10min
Basel III Endgame Political Lobbying Efforts in US Have Been Remarkable Says Wharton Professor
David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss Basel III endgame rules and implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2024 • 13min
Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone
Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, joins the show to discuss teaching and running a college in a war zone, as well as the state of business in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
