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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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May 6, 2015 • 23min
How Tesla’s Powerwall Will Shift Control to the Consumer
Tesla Motors may have overcome the affordability hurdle in energy storage. The technology holds the power for bigger transformations experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2015 • 53min
Ido Aharoni: Why Brand Capital Is Part of National Security
Ido Aharoni Israeli consul general to the United States in New York says that nations must be proactive in building their brand image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2015 • 13min
Lessons on Disaster Preparedness from the Nepal Earthquake
The tragic aftermath of the Nepal earthquake that left widespread damage and thousands dead is a clarion call for other countries to become better prepared for disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2015 • 15min
Author Brian Little on Personality and the ’Art of Well-being’
A book by Brian Little explains why we are the way we are -- and what we can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2015 • 5min
How Businesses Are Leading Climate Change Innovation
Syncsort Chief Marketing Officer Gary Survis discusses how companies can lead the way in sustainability efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2015 • 5min
Are You a Digital Immigrant?
The changes in the way technology figures into our lives is altering the way the next generation will view many other aspects of society and business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2015 • 14min
Crowdfunding Commercial Real Estate — the New Disruptor?
Crowdfunding is proving capable of taking on commercial real estate deals worth less than $10 million. Is it just a matter of time before it moves up the ladder and disrupts the whole industry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2015 • 25min
How Nokia Can Make the Most of the Alcatel-Lucent Deal
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has a chance to reclaim a significant share of the telecom industry with its proposed purchase of Alcatel-Lucent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2015 • 39min
How Smart Leadership Revived Chile after an Historic Disaster
In their new book Wharton’s Michael Useem Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan examine how Chile’s leaders facilitated its rebound after the massive 2010 earthquake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2015 • 23min
The Petrobras Scandal: Will Brazil Sink Deeper — or Emerge Stronger?
Brazil has a fighting chance to turn the Petrobras corruption scandal into an opportunity to bounce back with stronger institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
