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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 11, 2016 • 17min
Building the Entrepreneurial Base in Africa
J. Eric Wright a venture capitalist based in South Africa believes the biggest opportunity for entrepreneurs in the continent lies in the consumer space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2016 • 14min
Bringing Out the Best in Teams: Lessons from Special Ops
A former Navy SEAL who trained Special Forces offers insight into choosing and nurturing successful teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2016 • 23min
New Approaches to Winning the Fight Against Superbugs
The recent discovery of the first pan-drug resistant ‘superbug’ in the U.S. has alarmed the medical community. What are the possible solutions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2016 • 23min
Losing Our ‘Tribe’: The Cost of Today’s Divided World
Modern society favors individuality and isolation. But evolution crafted humans to live in tribes a system that’s all but vanished. A new book by Sebastian Junger looks at the cost of living individualistic lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2016 • 23min
How to Have a Good Day at Work
Author Caroline Webb’s new book ”How to Have a Good Day ” dives into the latest behavioral science research on a question we all want answered: What can we do to be happier at work – and elsewhere? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2016 • 16min
Is There a Link Between Ethnicity and Economics?
Does ethnicity influence economics? Oxford professor Derek Penslar says there is no monolithic “Jewish economy.” Rather certain forms of economic behavior among Jews tended to repeat themselves in many situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2016 • 27min
The Latest Fallout from the Volkswagen Scandal: Five Key Takeaways
The Volkswagen scandal emphasizes the need to change corporate culture in order to discourage similar violations and encourage executives to follow through on corrective actions experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2016 • 27min
Selling America’s National Parks
With a budget that hasn’t risen in years and $12 billion in deferred maintenance the National Park Service is expanding its corporate sponsorship program. But that doesn’t mean there will be logos on trees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2016 • 25min
Is the U.S. Supreme Court Headed in New Directions?
Major decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court reveal efforts to avoid a tie in an eight-member team. Experts discuss the rulings and what’s ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2016 • 12min
One Million Pizzas a Day: How Domino’s Keeps It Fresh
Domino’s is working to keep the humble pie a hot product in the ever-changing food industry U.S. president Russell Weiner says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
