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host: Harbir Singh

The Next Phase of the Fintech Phenomenon

Dickson Chu, BVVA; Global Head of Portfolio Management

Dickson Chu, Global Head of Portfolio Management at BBVA, discusses open innovation in fintech and identifies where he thinks the most exciting fintech ecosystems are developing worldwide.…Read More

October 10, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts banking, fintech

Axe Throwing, Swimming Pool Bowling Alleys, and Other Adventures in Hospitality

A person in a suit stands in an outdoor, urban alleyway with string lights overhead. The scene conveys a professional yet relaxed atmosphere.

Max Goldberg, co-owner of Nashville-based Strategic Hospitality, speaks about capturing the dynamic spirit of his hometown…Read More

September 19, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts hospitality

‘An Entrepreneurial Approach to Social Innovation’ in Education

Mehrdad Baghai, High Resolves; Chairman, Alchemy Growth

Mehrdad Baghai, co-founder of High Resolves, shares how he combines his expertise on corporate strategy with his passion for social impact, particularly in education.…Read More

September 19, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts corporate strategy, social impact

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. on Building ‘A Celebrations Ecosystem’

Chris McCann, 1-800-Flowers

Chris McCann of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. describes how the company went from a single Manhattan flower shop to an e-commerce pioneer by embracing new technologies.…Read More

September 12, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts e-commerce

‘Removing the Element of Luck’ for Young Entrepreneurs

Seth Berger, Sixers Innovation Lab

Seth Berger ( W’89, WG’93), Managing Director of Sixers Innovation Lab, discusses how the accelerator supports Philadelphia entrepreneurs by providing office space, health care, food, and even housing.…Read More

September 12, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts, Wharton grad entrepreneurship, investment

‘Optimistically Confident’ in the Early Days of Artificial Intelligence

John Roese, Dell EMC

John Roese, CTO of Dell EMC, explains that advances in AI will depend on earning human users’ trust in machine learning.…Read More

August 22, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, information technology, machine learning

How BioCellection Began Turning ‘Unrecyclable’ Plastics into Building Blocks

Miranda Wang of BioCellection

Miranda Wang, Co-founder and CEO of BioCellection, describes her venture’s new commercial approach to the problem of plastics.…Read More

August 22, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts green technology

Inside the Open-Source Software Company That IBM Bought for $34B

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Matt Hicks, senior vice president of engineering at Red Hat, talks about the acquisition deal, the worldwide impact of free software, and more.…Read More

July 18, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts information technology, software industry

Entrepreneur David Kidder Says Loving Your Idea Is the Wrong Business Obsession

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The CEO and co-founder of Bionic and author of “New to Big” and “The Startup Playbook” explained his model for enterprise growth.…Read More

July 18, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts business model innovation, firm growth, investment, venture capital

How to Nurture ‘Loonshots:’ Change a Firm’s Culture by Addressing Its Structure

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Safi Bahcall, author of the new book “Loonshots,” explains how structural factors like incentives around risk-taking are the key to fostering a culture of innovation throughout a firm.…Read More

July 11, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts innovation culture, management, organizational structure

The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives

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Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar, author of “A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence,” walks through the evolution of artificial intelligence and points to the developments that lie ahead.…Read More

July 11, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, Kartik Hosanagar, machine learning

Telecom Company Plans for 5G Expansion in Latin America, Africa

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Tigo Guatemala’s Roberto Rodriguez and Eric Seaman discuss how faster internet connectivity can enhance opportunities for learning and better health care.…Read More

May 9, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Latin America, mobile technology

Telemedicine Is Essential to This Diabetes Treatment

Anand Parikh Virta Health

Anand Parikh, general counsel and head of business development at Virta Health, talks about treating diabetes with virtual real-time assessment.…Read More

April 11, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts healthcare industry

Making Decisions Based on Predictive, Preventive Analytics

Orrin Intel

Steve Orrin, federal CTO at Intel Corporation, says companies can’t forget people and adoptability when it comes to using technology.…Read More

April 11, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Mastering Innovation, predictive analytics

2019 Y-Prize Winners: Penn Students Make Plans for Bacteria-Fighting Tech

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Tanvi Kapur, Ishir Seth, and WenTao Zhang discuss their plan to prevent catheter-associated infections in hospital patients.…Read More

March 28, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts entrepreneurship, healthcare industry, Y-Prize

Creating a Nonlinear Career by Pursuing Your Passion

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Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of Mogul, and author of “You Are a Mogul,” talks about how to break away from a linear career path and follow your passion.…Read More

March 28, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts job search, learning from failure

Innovating Through the Fortress of Healthcare Regulation

Robert Graboyes

Dr. Robert Graboyes of George Mason University explains how future innovations in medicine will lower costs by empowering machines, nurses, and even patients to perform functions that only doctors can do today.…Read More

March 7, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts frugal innovation, healthcare industry

Bringing American-Made Directly to Online Shoppers

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Geralyn Breig (W’84), CEO of AnytownUSA.com, describes the processes her company has developed to connect online shoppers with verifiably American-made goods.…Read More

March 7, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts, Wharton grad online marketplaces

In with the Old, In with the New: Exploring Novelty While Enhancing Existing Value

Tanya Berman, Mars

Tanya Berman, Vice President at MARS, discusses the importance of keeping existing products strong and relevant while innovating new offerings.…Read More

February 28, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts consumer packaged goods

Predictable Magic: Designing Around Customer Emotions to Reach Beyond Existing Markets

Deepa Prahalad, author of Predictable Magic

Deepa Prahalad, author of “Predictable Magic: Unleash the Power of Design Strategy to Transform Your Business,” introduces design thinking frameworks that can create strong emotional engagement between customers and firms.…Read More

February 28, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts consumer behavior, design

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