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A new book by journalist and cybersecurity expert Kate Fazzini reveals the true nature of cybercriminals beyond the headlines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research from Wharton’s Peter Cappelli and Prasanna Tambe points out the promise and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in human resources where algorithms can’t easily replace human decision-making. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his best-selling book Scott Kupor former entrepreneur and now managing partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz offers advice on how founders can understand and engage with VCs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies that are growth drivers are able to attract nurture and retain so-called innovation talent which they support through a work-systems model say Wharton’s George Day and Gregory Shea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the data-as-currency world generators of data get practically nothing says MX Technologies’ Jane Barratt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rising commercial rents and the demise of the department store model pose an existential threat to Barneys and other icons of high-end retail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Hummy Song examines the common hospital practice of capacity pooling and whether it’s the best way to manage the mismatch between the number of patients and available beds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uber needs to ensure that its core business of ride-hailing is profitable before diversifying into areas like bike rentals say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While many investors are concerned that the next recession is on the horizon Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says a slowdown is more likely in the short term. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Patrick Harker discusses interest rate policies recession fears and whether central banks are ready to introduce a stablecoin cyrptocurrency among other issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leaders should stop focusing on output and achievement alone and work on building the maturity required to lift up others not just themselves notes the author of a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Peter Fader and Emory’s Dan McCarthy explain why customer-based corporate valuation is a novel -- and very accurate -- way of determining a firm’s worth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation according to Nik Puri senior vice president of global IT at FedEx and Dan Alig CIO at Wharton computing and information technology. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Years in the making the T-Mobile-Sprint merger finally looks set to move ahead – provided the two telecom firms can help to establish a new wireless competitor: Dish Network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S. according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel the impact experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cosmic Crisp a new apple variety more than 20 years in the making is hitting stores this fall -- but getting produce to stand apart from similar offerings is not a simple task marketing experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming year as the latest GDP report reveals some troubling trends. But they disagree on whether the slowdown will lead to a recession. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The SEC has proposed exempting smaller firms from independent audits to verify internal controls. But that could increase accounting scandals and volatility according to research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blockchain can transform supply chain management by automating relationships and building trust notes BCG’s Stefan Gstettner. But it’s not always the best technology for boosting supply chain efficiency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.