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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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Jul 21, 2016 • 24min
‘The Founder’s Mentality’: Leveraging Startup Thinking for Long-term Growth
Most fast-growing startups eventually hit the wall -- where growth slows or worse. Is the problem market saturation unbeatable competitors economic slowdowns? No 94% of the time the difficulty is internal notes this new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2016 • 18min
A Practical Guide to Impact Investing
More people are getting serious about “doing well by doing good ” which means there’s a real need for advice about how to make that work. Julia Balandina Jaquier’s new book provides it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2016 • 20min
Rebuilding a House Rebuilding a City: A Writer Reflects on Detroit
Detroit in the midst of a rebirth is filled with stories of people trying to do their part to revitalize the city. Amy Haimerl author of Detroit Hustle is one of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2016 • 26min
Why the Climate Change Debate Has Cooled Off
Climate change is conspicuously absent from the presidential election agenda so far. But action is required on the local level to ensure that it is addressed Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2016 • 24min
Say It With a Smile: Is an Emoji Worth a Thousand Words?
The use of emojis has entered the mainstream. Companies that want to use them in marketing must do so wisely – or risk ridicule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2016 • 15min
How Companies Can Profit from Carbon Reduction
Reducing carbon emissions is vital if we are going to slow down global warming experts say. One way to make the necessary changes more palatable: Add a profit motive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2016 • 25min
Why Prime Day Was a Big Win for Amazon -- and for Other Retailers
Amazon’s self-created sales holiday on July 12 -- Prime Day -- set records for the company and offered cues to longer-term shifts in retailing trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2016 • 26min
What’s Ahead for Driverless Technology?
A fatal crash of a Tesla car on autopilot has raised new questions about driverless technology. Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie discusses the fallout and what steps need to be taken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2016 • 28min
Family Inc.: Bringing Business Lessons Home
Companies use their assets to create profit. Douglas McCormick author of Family Inc. explains why families should do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2016 • 24min
The Internet as Art: Creating a New Form of Communication
Society is co-creating a new form of communication on the internet whether by texting emoji or uploading photos on Instagram. A new book by former New York Times TV critic Virginia Heffernan explores this new art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
