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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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Oct 12, 2018 • 33min
Can the World Change Course on Climate Change?
The UN’s latest climate change report should spur countries and businesses to take quick and effective steps to combat global warming say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2018 • 20min
Is There a Replication Crisis in Research?
A recent study co-led by Wharton’s Gideon Nave attempted to replicate social science experiments published in top journals with mixed results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2018 • 14min
Why a Data-driven Approach Can Enhance the Art of Logo Design
Research from Wharton’s Ryan Dew uses machine learning to help companies develop logos that are consistent with their brand identities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2018 • 23min
Dunkin’ WW and IHOB: When Do Name Changes Pay Off?
Changing a company’s name is a tricky proposition but businesses continue to do it with varying degrees of success. Two Wharton marketing professors look at the key considerations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2018 • 1h 3min
How Impact Investing Can Reduce Maternal Mortality
The Merck for Mothers program and Karma Healthcare in India show how technology and partnerships lead to improved health care outcomes for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2018 • 22min
What Every Founder Should Know
Newer business owners often find themselves either in a moment where everybody values you ”higher than you deserve or nobody’s willing to give you anything ” says author Maynard Webb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2018 • 25min
GE’s Leadership Problem Goes Beyond Its CEO
GE has become as one Wharton expert said “a slow-motion train wreck.” Can a change at the top help turn it around? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2018 • 26min
Amazon’s $15 Minimum Wage: What’s the End Game?
Amazon’s decision has led to increased scrutiny of the company and its CEO with analysts trying to figure out what Jeff Bezos could be planning next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2018 • 26min
Will the New NAFTA Deliver?
The USMCA – the new trade agreement between the U.S. Mexico and Canada – brings NAFTA up to date but it’s unclear which country stands to gain the most experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2018 • 24min
How Digital Tools Support Hyper-personalized Customer Experiences
Digital tools supporting hyper-personalized customer services is the business model of the future notes the head of digital software at Tata Consultancy Services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
