Best Yahoo Developer Network Podcasts (2026)

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This Week In Business Faculty Prediction Series: Assessing Inflation, Jobs, and Markets Heading Into 2026 10:13

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Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, shares his perspective on the state of the U.S. economy, analyzing recent rate cuts, inflation progress, employment data, tariff uncertainty, and what they could mean for markets and growth in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Power, Narrative, and Influence: Van Jones and Promise CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins 41:36

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Van Jones is a political commentator, author, and former Obama White House advisor. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is founder and CEO of Promise, a software company transforming how governments deliver services to people in need. They joined the Village Global team to discuss what founders building in complex sectors need to know about power, narrative, and…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Inside Time’s Best Inventions and Innovation Selection Process 31:20

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Emma Barker Bonomo, Editorial Director at Time, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how the magazine curates its annual Best Inventions list, highlighting the criteria, trends, and global significance behind the most impactful innovations of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Scaling in the AI Era with PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada 47:07

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Jennifer Tejada is CEO of PagerDuty, a public company serving 30,000+ customers worldwide. She joined Village Global GP Ben Casnocha for a masterclass on scaling in the AI era, followed by live feedback sessions with four founders building AI-native companies. Takeaways: Enterprise sentiment has shifted from “fear of missing out” to “fear of gettin…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Best of 2025 1:05:00

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This “Best of 2025” episode highlights insights from Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo; Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash; Adam Kornblum, Chief Creative Officer at L’Oréal; and Merill Hollander, founder of Fiametta, as they discuss how data-driven creativity, storytelling, and bold …

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Wharton Moneyball: Best of 2025 1:00:39

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In this “Best of 2025” compilation, Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner revisit top moments with Google Sports Trends Fanalyst Annanya Raghavan, NFL veteran and Athletes.org founder Brandon Copeland, bestselling baseball biographer Jane Leavy, and ESPN analyst Dean Oliver, showcasing their insights on search-driven fan engagement…

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Ripple Effect: 2025 Ripple Rewind 31:47

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In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Week In Business: Rethinking ACA Tax Credits and the Future of Health Coverage 10:02

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Mark Pauly, Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, examines Senator Bill Cassidy’s new health savings account–based proposal, evaluates its relationship to existing ACA tax credits, and offers broader insights into the persistent economic and political challenges of U.S. health care reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Navigating Marketing Shifts Amid AI, Inflation, and Cultural Change 29:06

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Peter Adams, Senior Writer at Marketing Dive, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how economic bifurcation, evolving loyalty drivers, and rapid advances in AI are forcing marketers to rethink strategies, adapt to cultural moments, and navigate an increasingly complex industry landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wharton Moneyball: How Analytics Are Redefining Playoff Predictions Across College and Pro Sports 1:01:25

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Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner explore how advanced analytics are influencing modern sports—from reshaping baseball’s Gold Glove selections to refining NFL power rankings and playoff projections—while dissecting how the new 12-team College Football Playoff format heightens uncertainty and reshapes championship probabilities.…

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Where AI Works: Start Small, Think Big – Making AI Stick 25:05

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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, Wharton's Peter Cappelli is joined by Vivian Sun, senior directo…

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Ripple Effect: What We Know About AI Fighting Corruption | Philip Nichols 16:06

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Wharton’s Philip Nichols explains why AI isn’t useful for combatting corruption, at least not yet. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Week in Business: NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting 13:07

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Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving NBA figures reveal the complex intersection of legality, ethics, and integrity in professional sports—and why issues like prop bets, player vulnerability, and federal cooperation continue to shape the …

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Amgen SVP of AI, Engineering and Data Science, Sean Bruich 28:07

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Sean Bruich, Senior Vice President of AI, Engineering and Data Science at Amgen, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss how AI’s rapid evolution is transforming industries—not by replacing humans, but by creating new opportunities that blend human expertise with advanced technology to drive innovation and efficiency. Hosted on Acas…

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Wharton Moneyball: Predicting Baseball’s Future—Inside the Zips Projection System 55:32

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Wharton's Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner debate Bill Belichick’s legacy in the post-Brady era, explore how analytics have reshaped baseball strategy, and speak with Dan Szymborski—Senior Writer at FanGraphs and creator of the ZiPS projection system—about forecasting player performance and team success in today’s evolving sports landscape…

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Ripple Effect: Having It All | Corinne Low 17:45

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This Week In Business: Balancing Optimism and Caution in Innovation and Business Strategy 10:27

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Cait Lamberton, Wharton School Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing, explains how businesses can balance enthusiasm for new technologies, such as AI, with historical lessons, market fundamentals, and strategic analysis to identify sustainable innovation and avoid costly missteps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Yahoo's Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events, Shannon Shae Montoya 32:15

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Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how Yahoo leverages data, creativity, and nostalgia to craft experiential marketing campaigns that leave lasting impressions—revitalizing the brand for new generations and reinforcing its relevance across digital and physical spaces.…

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Wharton Moneyball: Football Analytics, Probabilities, Priors, and Fourth-Down Decisions 1:03:43

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Brian Burke, Sports Data Scientist at ESPN, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen to share insights on building advanced football power ranking systems, the role of Bayesian models in balancing priors and new data, and how analytics informs game-day decisions like fourth-down calls and playoff predictions. Cade, Eric, and Shane also ana…

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Ripple Effect: Rethinking Retail | Barbara Kahn 17:49

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Wharton's Barbara Kahn, author of The Shopping Revolution: How Retailers Succeed in an Era of Endless Disruption, explains the latest trends in retail, how AI fits into the customer experience, and what's to come for brick-and-mortar. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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This Week In Business Back-to-School Series: Why Early Financial Literacy Matters for Every Generation 9:48

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David Musto, Wharton Finance Professor and Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, explores the importance of teaching financial literacy to students, the progress made in recent years, and why early education in personal finance is essential for preparing future citizens and voters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Where AI Works: From Pain Points to Productivity — Finding AI’s Real Value 25:20

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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, Wharton professor Serguei Netessine is joined by Tereza Nemessan…

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Wharton Marketing Matters Highlight: Founder of Youth Logic | Wilson Sporting Goods Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations 26:42

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Highlights of Wharton Marketing Matters episodes featuring Connor Blakley, founder of Youth Logic, discussing the origins of his company, how to effectively reach Gen Z, and the missteps brands often make with this generation, and David Picioski, Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations at Wilson Sporting Goods Co., who shares insights …

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Wharton Moneyball: The State of Tennis & College Football Preview 1:01:06

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ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men’s and women’s tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women’s tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching traject…

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Ripple Effect: The Rise of Crypto | Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula 40:07

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Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment to a global financial force. But how did we get here? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Duke professor Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula, director of the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative, to explore the milestones that led to crypto’s rise, the forces that shaped its g…

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This Week In Business: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in Today’s Inflationary Climate 9:54

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John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how firms use tariff-induced economic conditions to raise prices and explore dynamic pricing strategies, balancing profit motives with consumer perceptions and competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Adobe's Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet 31:07

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Adobe's Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet, speaks with Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed about the company’s transformation from its PDF roots to a global leader in creativity and digital experience solutions, offering insight into Adobe’s strategic reinvention, generative AI integration, a…

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Ripple Effect: Gen AI Workplace Revolution | Stefano Puntoni 16:19

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Generative AI promises productivity and cost-cutting gains, but it also has the potential to increase employee well-being. That’s why Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni wants companies to put their workers at the center of the AI conversation. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Wharton Moneyball: Using Data to Model NBA Performance with Seth Partnow 5:50

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A highlight of Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner's conversation with Seth Partnow—Data Science Manager for the NBA at PENN Interactive, former Director of Basketball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks, and author of The Midrange Theory—discussing what NBA work at PENN Interactive entails, expectations for draft picks and predicting player per…

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Ripple Effect: Visual Marketing | Barbara Kahn and Zab Johnson 16:05

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Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson talk about their book, Visual Marketing: A Practical Guide to the Science of Branding and Retailing. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vibe Coding and The Rise of AI Agents with Amjad Masad and Yohei Nakajima 58:59

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Amjad Masad (@amasad), founder and CEO of Replit, and Yohei Nakajima (@yoheinakajima), Managing Partner at Untapped Capital, joined Village Global partner Ben Casnocha for a live masterclass with Village Global founders. Takeaways: AI agents are rapidly evolving, with coding and deep research agents showing the most traction today. But general-purp…

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Executing as a Best-In-Class Firm: Operational Excellence From The Inside of Over 50 VC Firms with Kristen Ostro of Strut Consulting 50:23

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Jacob Mullins, Venture Partner at Village Global, welcomes Kristen Ostro, founder and CEO of Strut Consulting, to discuss the foundational elements that set venture capital firms up for long-term success. Kristen shares how her career began under the mentorship of Dick Kramlich at NEA, where she was trained in the core values and operational excell…

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The Secret to Startup M&A: How To Set Your Companies Up for Big Outcomes with Ezra Roizen of Advsr 55:20

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Jacob Mullins, Venture Partner at Village Global, sits down with Ezra Roizen, General Manager of Advsr and author of "The Magic Box Paradigm," to demystify the world of startup mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on Jacob’s private podcast, VC Mastermind, which we are cross-posting on the Village Global podcast. Drawing on decades of experience as both …

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Ripple Effect: Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem 22:36

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Wharton management professors Harbir Singh and Mike Useem discuss their book Resolute Japan: The Leaders Forging a Corporate Resurgence, which explores how a new model of leadership has transformed Japan's top companies. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening? 8:53

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Research from Wharton professor Rebecca (Becky) Schaumberg and PhD student Zhiying (Bella) Ren reveals how disagreement in a conversation is often mistaken for bad listening, regardless of how engaged the listener is. Schaumberg explains their findings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How AI Is Affecting Digital Marketing and Creative Industries w/ David Droga 24:39

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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a new podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, host Kartik Hosanagar speaks with David Droga, founder of Dr…

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What Makes Virtual Influencers Effective? 12:23

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Virtual influencers are more effective when paired with a companion, which makes them seem more human and trustworthy, according to research from Wharton's Jonah Berger, USC Marshall’s Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo, and LUISS Guido Carli University’s Francisco Villarroel Ordenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard 13:00

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Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Retirement and the Changing Workforce | Peter Cappelli 15:26

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Companies can benefit from the experience and flexibility of older workers, says Wharton’s Peter Cappelli. What will it take for employers to stop age discrimination and change their approach to retirement? This Ripple Effect episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Focus on the Future: An Interview with PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada 33:59

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Wharton vice dean for executive education Patti Williams talks with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of digital operations management firm PagerDuty, about the importance of having an “ownership mindset,” understanding your users, and preparing for big changes like the advent of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Women Moving Forward: Collected Insights 20:20

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In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from the Ripple Effect podcast on women’s leadership, workplace equity, and career advancement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Abhay Parasnis on Creating Moats, AI Strategy, and Selling to Enterprise 47:45

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Abhay Parasnis is founder and CEO of Typeface, is former CTO/CPO at Adobe, and sits on the board of Dropbox and Schneider Electric. He joined Ben Casnocha, co-founder and partner at Village Global, for a live masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: If you can break into the top tier of the enterprise market, it’s hard to dislodge you. B…

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Fundraising in AI with Aaron Harris 46:26

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Aaron Harris was a partner at YC for 7.5 years where he funded Deel, OpenSea, Scale AI, Rappi, Lattice, and others. He also built YC's Series A program where he worked with founders on over 200 Series As and Bs that raised in excess of $3B in capital. He joined Sam Kirschner, VP at Village Global, to give Village Global founders helpful tips on fun…

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Why Accountability Matters in AI Development and Governance 12:21

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Professor Kevin Werbach has spent his career at the crossroads of business, law, and emerging technology. He talks about his latest project, the Wharton Accountable AI Lab, to help guide responsible development and governance of artificial intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Transformative Tech: Innovating for the Underserved | Valentina Assenova 10:42

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Management professor Valentina Assenova discusses why digital platforms, like mobile money platforms, are improving financial access around the world. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Innovation” that was produced in cooperation with Mack Institute for Innovation Management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Detecting Bias in AI Image Generators 19:19

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Wharton marketing professor Kartik Hosanagar and doctoral candidate Pushkar Shukla talk about software they developed with other experts to identify and correct biases in AI text-to-image generators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hiring Technical Talent with Kathy Copic and Lindsay Pettingill 57:37

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Kathy Copic is founder of Fieldwork Partners, where she works closely with early stage companies on scoping technical projects, getting early ML models into production, and helping them hire. She was interviewed by Lindsay Pettingill, Investment Partner at Village Global, during this masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: Maintain at l…

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Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 2) 13:55

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In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the future of cryptocurrency ownership and whether scandals have damaged consumer trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 1) 11:58

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In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the growth of cryptocurrency so far and how consumer confidence can influence pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eynat Guez of Papaya Global on Mastering Enterprise Sales and Building Long-Term Partnerships 55:36

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Eynat Guez, founder and CEO of Papaya Global, was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and partner at Village Global, during this masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: Show up to key meetings as the founder or executive team — don’t just send the sales team. It signals to the client that you’re personally invested and committed to …