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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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Sep 21, 2017 • 23min
Why the Fintech Game Has Just Begun
Steve McLaughlin CEO of fintech investment bank FT Partners talks about the opportunities he sees in the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2017 • 30min
’Woo Wow and Win’: Designing a Captivating Customer Experience
Companies carefully design their products but they also need to design the customer experience according to the book “Woo Wow and Win.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2017 • 24min
Why Sports Stadiums Have Morphed into Entertainment Centers
From kid zones to luxury suites stadiums have adopted new marketing ploys but remain dear to fans’ hearts says author Rafi Kohan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2017 • 23min
How to Avoid the Perils of Political Forecasting
Wharton’s Philip Tetlock discusses the widening chasm between science-based political forecasting and the sound bites from pundits that often miss the mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2017 • 20min
How Can Apple Remain on Top?
Is Apple’s latest batch of new products enough to keep the company moving forward or is it finally losing momentum after years of ruling the gadget world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2017 • 26min
Why Amazon’s ’1-Click’ Ordering Was a Game Changer
Amazon’s patent on “1-Click” ordering which recently expired helped jump-start the e-commerce giant’s growth from a virtual bookstore to a massive online marketplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2017 • 21min
Why Hurricane Harvey Was a Predictable Disaster
Hurricane Harvey was a predictable disaster says PennDesign’s Billy Fleming. He explains what cities could do to prepare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2017 • 21min
Smart Art: Why More Artists Need to Study Business
Many artists are not wired for business. With economics driving most from the field in the long run can business training help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2017 • 28min
How Lego Can Rebuild Its Business
Lego surprised Wall Street with its first drop in revenue in 13 years. Wharton’s David Robertson looks at possible causes and suggests remedies for its business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2017 • 29min
How Equifax Botched Its Data Breach Response
Three experts discuss the Equifax breach the mistakes that were made in the credit giant’s response and what consumers can do to protect their credit going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
