Andrew Kimball, CEO of Industry City, discusses the efforts to revitalize a dilapidated section of post-industrial Brooklyn into a massive, innovation-powered job center.…Read More
Industry City CEO on Bringing Brooklyn into the ‘Innovation Economy’
host: Nicolaj Siggelkow
Samsung NEXT on Connectivity Within the ‘Experience Economy’
Brandon Hoffman (WG’15) discusses the role Samsung NEXT plays in transforming the customer experience that Samsung delivers.…Read More
How Spotify’s Data Shapes Strategy for Connecting Brands and ‘Savvy Consumers’
Khartoon Weiss, Spotify’s global head of verticals, shares how user behavior on the streaming platform informs the way brand partners target listeners.…Read More
Etsy Focuses on Search Algorithms to Increase Sales
Etsy CFO Rachel Glaser tells how, with nearly 60 million items to browse, the e-commerce company is aiming to show shoppers the results that best match them.…Read More
For Stroke Patients, New Video Game May Help Restore More Function, Faster
John Krakauer, co-founder of Neuro Motor Innovations, describes how his company is testing specially designed video games to help stroke patients recover more fully.…Read More
How BBVA’s Open Banking Strategies Deepened Customer Relationships
Robert Sears, former CEO of a BBVA subsidiary, discussed how banks can streamline organizational functions and become more customer-centric.…Read More
This Nonprofit Is Using AI to Power 24/7 Counseling at a Moment’s Notice
Nancy Lublin, Founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, discusses the use of artificial intelligence to help triage millions of texts, the platform’s integration into popular chat services, and their extensive team of devoted volunteers across the country.…Read More
For People Facing Renovations, This Company Tries to Sweeten the Deal
Bridget Best, COO of Sweeten, discusses how the service works to connect general contractors with clients and oversee a smooth renovation experience for both parties.…Read More
What Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff Teach Us About ‘Innovation Capital’
Curtis Lefrandt and Nathan Furr shared lessons from their book, Innovation Capital: How To Compete—and Win—Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders.…Read More
Technology and Pea Protein Are Key Ingredients in This Dairy Alternative
Adam Lowry, co-founder of Ripple Foods, explained why he thinks his company’s plant-based protein is appealing to consumers.…Read More
Former Apple CEO John Sculley Predicts How Technology Will Change Health Care
Entrepreneur and investor John Sculley (WG’63) sees fewer hospital beds and invasive procedures, and more sensors and digital voice assistants.…Read More
Condé Nast’s Modern Media Strategy Connects Print, Digital, and Events
Eric Gillin, chief business officer of Condé Nast’s Lifestyle Division, talks about print and digital media, and how technology is changing publishing.…Read More
Privacy, Trust, and Whether Blockchain Can Help Us Achieve Them
Wharton professor Kevin Werbach, author of The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust, discusses the growing need for legal sophistication regarding data privacy and how blockchain is poised to play a role.…Read More
Connecting Donors to Classrooms to Make the Unattainable Happen
Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, describes the research-based strategies the nonprofit uses to encourage donations to millions of classrooms across the country.…Read More
The Future of Autonomous Driving: Integrating Systems and Infrastructure
David Zhou, Head of Product for Autonomous Driving at Baidu USA, discusses the technological challenges yet to be resolved before driverless cars become mainstream.…Read More
The Algorithm-Driven Matchmaking Platform for Service Providers and Customers
Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, explains his solution to the fragmentation of the gig economy, effectively linking customers with suitable service providers.…Read More
Rethinking Frameworks in the Life Sciences: Perspectives from Real Estate and Precision Medicine
Joel Marcus, Executive Chairman and Founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, and Liz O’Day, CEO and Founder of Olaris Therapeutics, discuss how collaboration across stakeholders can enhance innovation in the life sciences.…Read More
Brave, Not Perfect: The Importance of Getting Girls Comfortable with Failure
Reshma Saujani, Founder & CEO of Girls Who Code and author of “Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder” discusses how we can reduce gender gaps by teaching girls to take risks and learn from failure effectively.…Read More
Purposeful: Establishing a Culture of Change as a ‘Movement Starter’
Jennifer Dulski, Head of Groups and Community at Facebook and author of “Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?”, revealed how managers must listen to both customers and employees to build connections and encourage change.…Read More
How Verizon’s New Carrier Aims to Bring Wireless Directly to the Consumer
Miguel Quiroga, CEO of Visible, explains how adopting a startup mentality and a tech subscription model reduces customer frictions in the wireless industry.…Read More