Scott Belsky, author of “The Messy Middle,” elaborates on the struggles that developing businesses have in their middle stages and how to get past them.…Read More
The Messy Middle: Working Through Your Company’s Adolescence
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The Downside of Applying Lean Startup Principles
Lean startup principles have fueled a revolution in business and entrepreneurship, but there is a downside to early market testing, according to new Wharton research.…Read More
Making Sense of Blockchain: How Firms Can Chart a Strategic Path Forward
To help firms make strategic decisions about blockchain, the Mack Institute introduces a new white paper laying out a road map and key questions for blockchain adoption.…Read More
Creative Selection: Behind the Genius of Steve Jobs and the Development of the iPhone
Ken Kocienda, former software engineer at Apple and author of the new book “Creative Selection,” discusses Steve Jobs’ unrelenting focus, harsh leadership strategies, and incredible decisiveness.…Read More
From the Birth of Online Banking, Digital Security Continues to Evolve
Louie Gasparini, Founder and CEO of Covault, explains how his company is working to close digital security gaps through a variety of technological solutions.…Read More
How a Former Tech Giant Got Back On Its Feet
Risto Siilasmaa, Chair of Nokia’s Board of Directors, explains how Nokia overcame disruption and regained its ability to adapt in an ever-changing technology landscape.…Read More
‘The Implications Are Profound for the Entire Financial Industry’
Don Tapscott, founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, discusses the implications of blockchain, the promises of decentralized networks, and how this new technology can change the world.…Read More
To Move Innovations Forward, Sometimes You Need a ‘Translator’
Mir Imran, Chairman and CEO of InCube Labs, discusses his role helping people from various disciplines communicate with each other in the pursuit of scientific progress.…Read More
Imagine It Forward: How Companies Can Learn to Embrace Change for the Better
Beth Comstock, former CMO and Vice Chair at GE and author of Imagine It Forward, discusses how large firms can make themselves more adaptable and learn to spot the patterns that signal opportunities for innovation.…Read More
A New Type of Network Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Online and Offline Relationships
Gina Bianchini, CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks, discusses how her company aims to offer an alternative to the social media giants by creating localized, niche networks that create strong relationships between communities and local businesses.…Read More
In Wealth Management, ‘Technology Is Important, but Relationships Trump Technology’
Jack Markwalter, CEO of CIBC private wealth management in the U.S., explains why customer relationships still reign supreme even as technology is rapidly changing the industry.…Read More
‘The Marriage Between Self-serve and Human Interaction Is the Sweet Spot’
Tim Davis, President of The UPS Store, discusses how the subsidiary combines brick-and-mortar with e-commerce strategies to adapt to the changing retail landscape.…Read More
How a Mass-Producer Like Heineken Meets Consumer Demand for Personalization
Jenna Behrer, Senior Director and Head of Innovation at Heineken USA, discusses how the company is translating strategies from Europe to the very different U.S. beverage market.…Read More
Even Chocolate Has to Adapt to the Digital Age
Doug Straton, Chief Digital Commerce Officer at Hershey, explains why even a chocolate maker needs a robust digital strategy to connect with today’s customers.…Read More
A Dynamic Duo: The Case for Combining Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity
Artificial intelligence expert Angela Zutavern explores machine learning’s potential to enhance innovation efforts by complementing our uniquely human powers of creativity.…Read More
When Two Brands Compete, It’s Customer Experience that Tips the Scale
Tiffani Bova, Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce and author of “Growth IQ,” discusses the importance of great customer experience in any successful business.…Read More
How Blockchain Is Bringing the Outdated Global Financial System into the Present
Asheesh Birla, Sr. VP of Product at Ripple, explains why the global financial system operates so inefficiently, and how his company is trying to put blockchain-based solutions in place.…Read More
As Blockchain Fever Rises, Wharton Voices Share What’s Ahead
Wharton students, faculty, and alumni are at the forefront of exploring the many ways blockchain is likely to fundamentally impact the world in the near future.…Read More
To Stay Competitive, Theaters Are Revamping the Dinner-and-a-Movie Experience
Hamid Hashemil, Founder and CEO of IPic Entertainment, explains how theaters are finding ways to stay relevant in an era with more entertainment choices than ever.…Read More
Costovation: When Less is More in Innovation
Steven Wunker, author of the new book “Costovation,” explains how some companies have found innovation success by simplifying their offerings and bringing costs down for everyone.…Read More