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How Blockchain Is Bringing the Outdated Global Financial System into the Present

Asheesh Birla of Ripple

Asheesh Birla (WG’10), 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

August 23, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts, Wharton grad

To Stay Competitive, Theaters Are Revamping the Dinner-and-a-Movie Experience

Hamid Hashemi

Hamid Hashemi, 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

August 16, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts entertainment

Costovation: When Less is More in Innovation

Stephen Wunker, Author of Costovation

Stephen 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

August 16, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts efficiency, toyota

Can Going Private Turn Tesla Around?

Tesla

Saikat Chaudhuri discusses Elon Musk’s recent announcement and debates whether going private will solve Tesla’s many challenges.…Read More

August 15, 2018   |   Mack Institute News, Podcasts Saikat Chaudhuri, Tesla

Reverse Innovation: India May Provide Answers for American Healthcare Woes

Vijay Govindarajan, author of Reverse Innovation

Vijay Govidarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, discusses recent developments in India’s healthcare system and how the U.S. can learn from them.…Read More

August 9, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts India, Reverse Innovation

How Failing Fast Led to the Perfect Baby Food Solution

Shazi Visram

Shazi Visram, founder of the premium organic food company Happy Family, discusses the failures her company encountered along the road to success.…Read More

August 9, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts food, retail

How Companies Can ‘Leap’ Ahead of their Competition

Howard Yu, Author of Leap

Howard Yu, author of “Leap” and Lego Professor of Management and Innovation, discusses what makes a company successful in the long term and how to avoid replication by competitors.…Read More

August 2, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts globalization, management

How Microsoft Is Working with Tech Startups to Build Win-Win Relationships

A person with curly hair, smiling and speaking in front of a presentation screen and a flip chart, wearing a red top and a necklace.

Tereza Nemessanyi (WG’97), Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Microsoft, shares how she works to create mutually beneficial relationships with competing startups.…Read More

August 2, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts, Spring and Fall Conferences, Wharton grad information technology, software industry, Tereza Nemessanyi

Product Integration Is Putting Brands Where Customers Can See Them

Gary Shenk BEN

Gary Shenk, Founder and Executive Chairman at Branded Entertainment Network (BEN), explains how advertising is evolving in this era of ad-free streaming services.…Read More

July 12, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts advertising, marketing

How IBM Is Scaling Blockchain Solutions for Major U.S. Companies

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Alain Neyroud, Principal Blockchain Architect at IBM, discussed the current state of blockchain technology, along with new initiatives that are putting it to work.…Read More

July 12, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts, Spring and Fall Conferences blockchain

Shining a Light on the Future of Connected Homes

Erik Charlton Noon Home

Erik Charlton, CEO of NOON Home and previous Head of Business at Nest, discusses current initiatives to enhance wellness while working toward connected homes of the future.…Read More

June 28, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts connectivity

Tackling Urban Issues Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

Gabe Klein CityFi

Gabe Klein, co-founder of CityFi, discusses how the company works domestically and abroad to drive changes in transportation, sustainability, healthcare, and other pressing challenges.…Read More

June 28, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts public policy, smart cities

How the 125-Year-Old Reading Terminal Market Keeps the Customer Experience Fresh

Anuj Gupta, General Manager, Reading Terminal Market

Anuj Gupta, General Manager of the Reading Terminal Market, reflects on the Market’s rich history and shares how he is preparing for national and local trends in the food industry.…Read More

June 21, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts food, retail

To Embrace Self-Disruption, Blow Up Best Practices

Steve Goldbach, author of Detonate

Steve Goldbach, Chief Strategy Officer at Deloitte and author of “Detonate” advised how to break away from organizational inertia to innovate with the times.…Read More

June 14, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts consultants

Hearing Customers Loud and Clear: A Lesson from Outdoor Audio

Charity Hardwick Portrait

Charity Hardwick, President of Soundcast, shared how to survive as a small company and defend a specialized niche in the highly competitive audio industry.…Read More

June 14, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts music industry

‘Markets can Be an Egalitarian Force that Liberates People’

Glen Weyl, author of Radical Markets

Glen Weyl, author of “Radical Markets,” advocates for an experimental “policy entrepreneurship” approach to fixing the complex social problems that reinforce inequality.…Read More

June 7, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts real estate industry, social impact

Using Data Science to Connect Patients with Better Care

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Wade Chambers of Grand Rounds discussed how data science can positively influence a patient’s medical outcomes by optimizing services for them.…Read More

June 7, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts digital data, healthcare industry

To Win in Retail, Today’s Brands Need to Give Customers a Voice

Cecilia Gates

Cecilia Gates, Founder and Creative Director of Gates Creative, discussed how branding strategies in fashion and beauty are evolving to entice millennials and Generation Z..…Read More

May 24, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts fashion, retail

Adapting to the Boss You Have, Not the Boss You Wish You Have

Mary Abbajay

Mary Abbajay, author of “Managing Up,” offers solutions to succeed in your professional life, no matter what kind of manager you have.…Read More

May 24, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts

For This Energy Company, Financial Innovation is Fueling New Momentum

Thomas Knauff

Thomas Knauff, Founder and CEO of Energy Distribution Partners, describes how the nationally distributed company manages to maintain a “Main Street merchant” operating model.…Read More

May 17, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts energy innovation

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