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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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Jan 16, 2018 • 1h 7min
‘Freedom at a Price’: Why Regulation Is Crucial to Fintech’s Future
Technology has dramatically expanded financial inclusion across the globe but it has also created new questions about regulation and oversight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2018 • 27min
What Will Waivers for Convicted Banks Mean for the Financial System?
The Trump administration’s recent waivers of convicted banks have raised questions about banking oversight and the criminal penalty system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2018 • 25min
John Sculley: Why AI Is the Tech Trend to Watch in 2018
Former Apple CEO John Sculley talks about the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show and how AI is disrupting industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2018 • 8min
Opportunity not Failure: The Real Reason Startups Decide to Pivot
Wharton research into startups focusing on hard-science and technology sheds light on when companies pivot and when they “firefight.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2018 • 38min
How Banking-as-a-Platform Propels Cross River Bank
Cross River Bank CEO Gilles Gade talks about his banking-as-a-platform business model and what’s ahead for fintech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2018 • 25min
Could Iceland’s Equal Pay Law Work in the U.S.?
In Iceland it is now illegal for companies to pay men more than women for the same job. Experts discuss why the policy may work in that country but might not translate well to others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2018 • 25min
Creating a Multi-million Dollar Brand: Stuart Weitzman on His Shoe Empire
The entrepreneur-founder and lead designer of Stuart Weitzman shoes said that doing things differently from everyone else helped him create a multi-million dollar global brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2018 • 32min
How a Fintech Startup Aims to Take the Fear Out of Investing
Fintech startup Riskalyze believes that when investors’ portfolios more accurately match their risk tolerance they will make better decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2018 • 9min
When Guilt Is Good: Unexpected Traits That Can Help You at Work
Wharton research finds that some seemingly unproductive traits can actually spur people to work well and to be effective in leadership roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2018 • 22min
Are Apple Facebook Google and Amazon Unstoppable?
NYU professor Scott Galloway talks about the pervasive influence of Big Tech -- both good and bad -- in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
