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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 16, 2014 • 32min
Disruption Ahead: What MOOCs Will Mean for MBA Programs
New Wharton research examines the impact that massive open online courses (MOOCs) will have on business schools and MBA programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2014 • 22min
Bill George: Authentic Leadership and Letting Your Strengths ‘Bloom’
Best-selling author Bill George discusses his former leadership role as CEO of Medtronic and offers advice for aspiring leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2014 • 17min
NIIT Technologies’ Lalit Dhingra: ”Outsourcing Is Going to Become More Collaborative”
Outsourcing is moving to version 3.0. It calls for much more collaboration says NIIT Technologies president Lalit Dhingra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2014 • 19min
Could the Hobby Lobby Ruling Unleash a ‘Parade of Horribles’?
Wharton’s Amy Sepinwall discusses the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby ruling on businesses employees and consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2014 • 29min
Private Equity in Emerging Markets Is Being Rebalanced
Part II of this Knowledge at Wharton podcast looks at the falling market share of PE for emerging markets and the rising investments outside of the BRIC countries and the increasing importance of operational improvement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2014 • 23min
Private Equity Finally Sees Stronger IPO Market
The recent successful showing for many initial public offerings (IPOs) comes largely from strong equity markets but also from smaller tranches and the push for operational improvements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2014 • 17min
Part II: The Trucking Industry: Transition from Diesel to Natural Gas Is on Deck
The U.S. trucking industry faces major technological disruption – a switch from diesel fuel to natural gas products. This means new – and more expensive – engines and other infrastructure investments. But after a relatively short payback period substantial fuel savings and environmental advantages offer significant incentives to plunge ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2014 • 18min
Impact Investing: Judith Rodin Takes On the Naysayers
In The Power of Impact Investing: Putting Markets to Work for Profit and Global Good Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin and co-author Margot Brandenburg say that impact investing offers investors a way to meet both their financial and social or environmental goals simultaneously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2014 • 13min
Apple’s Beats Buy: Desperation or Opportunity?
Purchasing the music products and streaming service firm Beats Electronics was a rare move for Apple. According to Wharton’s Peter Fader the acquisition shows that the company realizes the iTunes download model is rapidly becoming obsolete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2014 • 24min
Howard Stoeckel: Managing ‘The Wawa Way’
Wawa the convenience store beloved by many in the Mid-Atlantic region is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In an interview former CEO Howard Stoeckel talks about how the business model has evolved over time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
