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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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Dec 30, 2016 • 23min
Why Combining For-profit and Philanthropic Investment Can Succeed
Companies that mix for-profit and philanthropic capital sources for positive social impact need leaders who can push in more than one direction according to social entrepreneur Derek Handley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2016 • 25min
How Technology Shocked the Entertainment Industry
Companies such as Netflix Amazon Apple and others have made big Hollywood studios TV networks and other traditional media outlets rethink how they approach the idea of success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2016 • 26min
How Lego Is Building a Non-brick Empire
Toymaker Lego is expanding its business into online video gaming in addition to its other non-brick diversifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2016 • 30min
The Piracy Playlist: Can the Music Industry Fight Counterfeit CDs?
That CD you bought on Amazon may look and sound exactly like the real thing. But thanks to a growing number of counterfeiters there’s a fair chance your disc could be a fake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2016 • 26min
Banking with a Public Benefit
Kat Taylor co-CEO of Beneficial State Bank discusses how the triple bottom line company enhances economic sustainability in low-income communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2016 • 22min
The Emotional Intelligence Deficit -- How It Stifles Careers
Many professionals plug away for years with only moderate career success. A lack of emotional intelligence may be stifling advancement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2016 • 26min
What Will Trump’s Cabinet Picks Mean for the Environment?
The private sector will likely need to fill any gaps in federal funding for research in areas such as climate change and earth science experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2016 • 10min
Getting Out of Line: How to Shorten ER Wait Times
Recent Wharton research examines a new approach to assigning patients to doctors in the ER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2016 • 28min
Can Trump Sidestep His Conflicts of Interest?
Both domestically and internationally Donald Trump’s looming interlocking business and presidential interests are more substantial than any other U.S. president in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2016 • 25min
Insuring Against Disaster: How to Build Better Policies
A recent Wharton report examines what can be done to improve coverage and minimize risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
