This Week in Business
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Private Companies with Less than $200M in Revenue are Facing Greater Challenges
Wolfe Tone, U.S. Deloitte Private Leader & Vice Chair, joins the show to discuss Deloitte's recent survey of U.S. C-level private business leaders about their near-term strategies for navigating financial risks and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Zillow's 1% Down Payment Program Help the Housing Market?
Wharton’s Benjamin Keys weighs in on Zillow’s new 1% downpayment loan, saying the fintech firm is trying to innovate in a housing market that just isn’t moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Penn President Magill: Leadership is a Rare Privilege & Opportunity
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss her first year at Penn and strategic planning process, her experience and leadership style, and the state of higher education overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why We Shouldn't Leave Low-income Americans Out of the Financial Bill of Rights
Wharton professor Wendy De La Rosa joins the show to discuss how tens of millions of low-income Americans won’t benefit from the CFPB's pending regulations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is ChatGPT Better at Creativity and Problem Solving than MBA Students?
Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions Christian Terwiesch joins the show to discuss a new Mack Institute paper on how ChatGPT is a better innovation "ideator" than MBA students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Stakeholders Are a Critical Component in Long-Term Value Creation
Vit Henisz, Vice Dean & Faculty Director of Wharton's ESG Initiative, joins the show to discuss his new paper on the impact of value versus purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the Timing of the Fitch Downgrade of the U.S. Is Worrisome
As uncertainty over a durable agreement on the debt ceiling persists, the solution is to either raise taxes or cut expenses, Wharton’s Itay Goldstein said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Importance of Shareholder Value Has Grown at the Expense of Employees
Peter Cappelli, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss his book, "Our Least Important Asset" and the impact of financial accounting on hiring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2030 EV Goal is Going to Require a Rapid Expansion of Charging Stations
Jim Hurless, Global Real Estate Leader for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, CBRE, joins the show to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the global expansion of EV charging stations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is There a Benefit to Call All Employees Back to the Office Full Time?
Wharton Associate Professor of Management Iwan Barankay joins the show to discuss whether companies should require their employees to return to the office full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How AI is Dramatically Impacting the Future of Education
Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy, joins the show to discuss the future of education and how generative AI is going to help teachers better assist their students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Consumers Place a Unique Value on Human Labor: Wharton Professor Explains
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss a recent op-ed he wrote for The Wall Street Journal that argues why consumers value human touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bringing Attention to the Importance of the Chief Information Security Officer Role
Scott Thompson, Partner with Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the results of the 2023 Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Makes a Blockbuster?
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger talks about his research on how language shapes engaging content in movies, books, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023 is the Most Normal Year for the Restaurant Industry in Four Years
Hudson Riehle, SVP of Research at the National Restaurant Association, joins the show to discuss the state of the industry. This interview originally aired as part of Business of the Restaurant Industry special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Policymakers Can Learn From This Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program for Teachers
A new study from professor Benjamin Keys finds the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program broken and raises broader issues on how student aid programs could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Study Analyzes Global Careers and How International Moves Impact Pay & Outcomes
Martine Haas, Wharton Management Professor and Director of the Lauder Institute, joins the show to discuss new research into how global careers unfold over time and how it impacts compensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Walmart Urgent Care Compete With Existing Clinics?
Walmart is moving forward with plans to open more health centers across the country. But Wharton’s Mark Pauly says the retailer isn’t set up to provide continuity of care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Does a Startup Change Its 'Pivoting Behavior' After Its Founder Leaves the Company?
Danny Kim, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss his research on the impact of a loss of a founder in a start-up environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Job Market is Way More Resilient Than Any of Us Expected: Here's Why
Guy Berger, Principal Economist and Head of Macroeconomics at LinkedIn, joins the show to discuss the job market and what it's like to be a job seeker right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meta’s Threads Toppled Twitter in a Week. Will the Success Continue?
Meta’s new social platform Threads is off to an impressive start, but can it continue its initial success against Twitter? Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What’s Ahead for U.S. Real Estate? A Mid-year Update
Wharton real estate professor Susan Wachter joins to show to offer predictions on the housing and commercial real estate markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Generative AI Could Create Labor Growing Pains, Even in White Collar Sector
David Steinberg, CEO of Zeta Global, joins the show to discuss how generative AI could create a massive disruption in the white collar world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glenn Kelman: Mortgage Interest Rates are High & Home Inventory is Low
Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss the state of the real estate market and the challenges the Fed's actions and high interest rates have created. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton Professor Discusses How to Use Data and What Lays Ahead for Marketers
Raghu Iyengar, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss his new e-book, Resilient Marketing: What's Next in Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Economy is Strong Because We Have Different Size Banks with Different Capabilities
Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, joins the show to discuss restoring confidence in the US banking system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Machine Learning Reveals About Forming a Healthy Habit
Contrary to popular belief, behaviors don’t become habits after a “magic number” of days. Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares what machine learning is teaching scientists about habit formation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paradox of Customer Centricity Was a Factor in Failure of SVB & First Republic Bank
Peter Fader, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss customer centricity in light of the SVB and First Republic Bank collapses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deloitte: No Fortune 500 Board Fully Represents US Demographics
Carey Oven, National Managing Partner of Deloitte's Center for Board Effectiveness, talks about Deloitte's 7th annual "Missing Pieces" report on the makeup of boards of directors and how to make them more diverse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How ‘Resilient Marketing’ Can Prepare Businesses for the Next Disruption
Wharton marketing professor Raghu Iyengar joins the show to talk about a new e-book he's co-authored on creating resilient marketing strategies to prepare for the next disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Food Delivery Apps Profitable for Drivers and Restaurants?
Lindsey Cameron, Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss the profitability of food delivery apps and the Washington Post's recent experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Omaha Steaks CEO: For Father's Day Dinner, Dads Want a Steak or Burger
Todd Simon, CEO of Omaha Steaks, joins the show to discuss the impact of Father's Day on their business, as well as their community outreach efforts both locally and nationally. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Father's Day special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it Better to Speak Your Search Terms Than Type Them? New Study Says Yes
Shiri Melumad, Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss her new paper showing why dictated search terms may work better than typed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pride Month 2023: Inclusion is Good for Business
Justin Nelson, Co-founder and President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, discusses why inclusion is good for business.This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Pride Month special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Visibility into CEO Compensation and Incentives
Wharton professor Wayne Guay talks about a new disclosure requirement will help increase salience of the performance incentives and compensation realized by stock and option awards granted to top executives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Penn Wharton Budget Model: The Fed Will Welcome Fiscal Restraint Right Now
John Ricco, Director of Tax & Budget Analysis at the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Budget Model's recent assessment of the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glenn Stearns: How to Take Life Lessons and Become the Victor, Not the Victim
Glenn Stearns, Entrepreneur and Author of InteGRITy, joins the show to discuss his new book and path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Climate Change Is Making Homeowner’s Insurance More Expensive
Homeowner’s insurance is becoming more costly because of climate change. Wharton’s Benjamin Keys discusses how the insurance market and the government will likely respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Impact of Loneliness on Your Brain and Why Connection Is Key
Michael Platt, the James S. Riede University Professor at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss loneliness, it's impact on the brain, and how remote workplaces do little to foster an engaged and social culture among younger workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Life After College: The State of the Labor Force for New Graduates
Barbara Hewitt, Executive Director of Career Services at Penn, joins the show to discuss how colleges help prepare students for the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Banks Could Protect Themselves from Runs
The 2023 banking crisis brought into sharp focus the downsides of rising interest rates and uninsured deposits. Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler talks about his new research that offers banks a way to manage those risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's It Like to Be a Small Business Owner Right Now?
Cait Lamberton, Wharton Professor of Marketing, and Andrea Kyan, founder of P.S. & Co, join the show in honor of Small Business Month to discuss the small business landscape and how small businesses are responding to today's unique challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bombas Co-founder on Company's 10 Year Anniversary: We Have Donated 100 Million Items
Randy Goldberg, Co-founder of Bombas, joins the show to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the company, and how their mission plays an integral role in customer retention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What to Do When You’re Feeling Anxious at Work
Anxiety at work is pervasive, but there are simple and effective ways to manage it, says Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pharma Companies Are Taking Away Risk Through Spinoffs: Here's Why
David Hsu, Wharton Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss J&J's Biggest IPO since 2021 and why pharmaceutical companies are increasingly spinning off their consumer-focused brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gail Simmons: Female Leaders Will Inspire More Women to Join the Restaurant Industry
Gail Simmons, Culinary Expert, Author and Top Chef Judge, joins the show to discuss how to increase opportunities for women in the restaurant industry. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Mother's Day special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the U.S. Treasury May Run Out of Funds in June
Lower than expected capital gains taxes and delayed filings are the main suspects behind the cash crunch, according to Alexander Arnon, the Director of Business Tax and Economic Analysis at the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Can We Learn from the First Republic Bank Failure?
Peter Conti-Brown, Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation, joins the show to discuss the First Republic Bank failure and his insights on how to build more trust in the banking system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As AI Transforms Our Lives, We Need to Build Trust in the Technology: Here's Why
Miriam Vogel, CEO of EqualAI, joins the show to talk about promoting responsible AI governance to ensure that we benefit from the best of what the technology as to offer. Miriam was a speaker at the Analytics at Wharton and Marketing Science Institute Conference on AI and Analytics that took place May 4-5, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Category Killers Can’t Survive
Wharton marketing professor John Zhang says category killers are passé, and the demise of Bed Bath & Beyond proves it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.