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
The Next Phase of the Fintech Phenomenon
host: Harbir Singh
Axe Throwing, Swimming Pool Bowling Alleys, and Other Adventures in Hospitality
Max Goldberg, co-owner of Nashville-based Strategic Hospitality, speaks about capturing the dynamic spirit of his hometown…Read More
‘An Entrepreneurial Approach to Social Innovation’ in Education
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
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. on Building ‘A Celebrations Ecosystem’
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
‘Removing the Element of Luck’ for Young Entrepreneurs
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
‘Optimistically Confident’ in the Early Days of Artificial Intelligence
John Roese, CTO of Dell EMC, explains that advances in AI will depend on earning human users’ trust in machine learning.…Read More
How BioCellection Began Turning ‘Unrecyclable’ Plastics into Building Blocks
Miranda Wang, Co-founder and CEO of BioCellection, describes her venture’s new commercial approach to the problem of plastics.…Read More
Inside the Open-Source Software Company That IBM Bought for $34B
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
Entrepreneur David Kidder Says Loving Your Idea Is the Wrong Business Obsession
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
How to Nurture ‘Loonshots:’ Change a Firm’s Culture by Addressing Its Structure
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
The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives
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
Telecom Company Plans for 5G Expansion in Latin America, Africa
Tigo Guatemala’s Roberto Rodriguez and Eric Seaman discuss how faster internet connectivity can enhance opportunities for learning and better health care.…Read More
Telemedicine Is Essential to This Diabetes Treatment
Anand Parikh, general counsel and head of business development at Virta Health, talks about treating diabetes with virtual real-time assessment.…Read More
Making Decisions Based on Predictive, Preventive Analytics
Steve Orrin, federal CTO at Intel Corporation, says companies can’t forget people and adoptability when it comes to using technology.…Read More
2019 Y-Prize Winners: Penn Students Make Plans for Bacteria-Fighting Tech
Tanvi Kapur, Ishir Seth, and WenTao Zhang discuss their plan to prevent catheter-associated infections in hospital patients.…Read More
Creating a Nonlinear Career by Pursuing Your Passion
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
Innovating Through the Fortress of Healthcare Regulation
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
Bringing American-Made Directly to Online Shoppers
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
In with the Old, In with the New: Exploring Novelty While Enhancing Existing Value
Tanya Berman, Vice President at MARS, discusses the importance of keeping existing products strong and relevant while innovating new offerings.…Read More
Predictable Magic: Designing Around Customer Emotions to Reach Beyond Existing Markets
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