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ICOs are catching on as a new way for startups to raise money. But most don't succeed. New Wharton research looks at how that can change.
A new California law that allows for monetary compensation for student-athletes could spur a wave of changes to the status quo, though experts expect the NCAA to be slow to adapt.
Communication is often treated as the last mile between the strategy team and the outside world. That is a mistake, write Mark Leiter and Jeff Pundyk in this opinion piece.
New Wharton research finds that productivity increases when strong restaurant servers are paired with weaker ones, with implications for how firms should approach teamwork.
Torn between unsustainable delivery costs and its strategy of wooing customers with low prices, Amazon will need to rethink its business model to ensure continued growth, say experts.
Successfully addressing social determinants of health -- such as access to food, housing and employment -- could lead to “the greatest opportunity to advance health in our country in a generation,” according to one expert.
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.
Resilience, passion, flexibility, focus, trust and people skills are as important as a winning idea in a successful startup, say experts from tGELF and the MiSK Foundation.
The traditional path to success has emphasized excelling in a single discipline or field rather than being a generalist. But writer David Epstein is challenging that wisdom, contending that it’s sometimes better to be a jack of all trades.
Wharton’s Jacqueline Kirtley studied seven early-stage firms in the energy and cleantech sector to learn how strategic changes actually play out in the startup world.
Uber’s debut as a public company has been awkward at best, but the bigger question is how well it will fare in the long run.
In his new book, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the chief talent scientist at Manpower Group, examines myths about masculine management and explains why we need to value competence over confidence.
Leaders from Citigroup, Zillow and Blackbird Global shared their progress toward creating a sense of inclusion and acceptance in their organizations at a recent Wharton event.
Consumers are creatures of habit -- so what makes them decide to turn away from brands they’ve supported for years?
Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian says the global economy is in a period of "unusual uncertainty" that poses risks to sound decision-making.
A new service is partnering with major brands to offer popular consumer products in reusable packaging. Will it be a tipping point in convincing people to go green?
Iconic guitar maker Gibson is about to emerge from bankruptcy -- can it recapture the magic that turned it into a music icon?
As the founders exit, Instagram has one billion users and Facebook has 2.2 billion. That's a big chunk of the world's population. So where can they go from here -- and what will regulators allow them to do?
Current trade wars being waged by the U.S., China and others have overlooked the ways in which companies already consider national interests in their sourcing decisions.
The difference between predicting the stock market and outwitting a cunning business rival is that the stock market is not actively trying to deceive you. Strategic intelligence is the skill that puts top entrepreneurs ahead, notes this opinion piece.
Yesterday’s bellwether brands, like GE, are struggling to survive. To bring good things back to life, today’s leaders must change how they think about legacy, note the authors of this opinion piece.
Venmo COO Michael Vaughan explains why the company's user experience is a key advantage.
Customer disconnects and failed strategies have turned Barnes & Noble from a retail disruptor into a dinosaur, experts say.
Patty McCord, former chief talent officer at Netflix and an architect of the company’s famous Culture Deck, explains the principles in her book, ‘Powerful.’
Tesla is ahead of its competition in many regards -- and, despite some recent controversial comments, CEO Elon Musk is considered to be a big reason why. But can the company make the jump from being a niche novelty to mass-market car company?
It’s hard to make better decisions faster when a company's culture lacks trust and empathy, according to LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner.
The effectiveness of unconscious bias education hinges on a number of factors, including how it is presented, where and when it takes place, and whether an organization’s culture is conducive to having honest discussions.
More than 70% of Latin America's 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital "leapfrogging," says new research.
Is the theater ticket subscription service an offer you can’t refuse – or too good to be true?
Hollywood once ruled the world with must-see movies and the in-theater experience, but many now opt to "Netflix and chill" at home. Can the industry adapt?
T-Mobile and Sprint have been trying to tie the knot for years – and the third time may not be the charm, despite a friendlier regulatory environment.
GM’s highly-lauded CEO described her road to the top and talked about where she’s steering the company at the recent Wharton People Analytics Conference.
New digital technologies are redefining the banking and financial services ecosystem. To stay ahead, banks and fintechs globally must leverage each other’s strengths.
Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness, this creative process can be managed -- and improved, say experts.
Members of Congress questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the social network’s privacy practices. Here are questions Wharton faculty would have asked.
Companies like Spotify show that offering a pay-for-service model alongside free access can build a strong network and business. Given Facebook’s chellenges, a dual pricing model could be the way to go, notes this opinion piece.
Billy Shore, founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength, discovered an often overlooked way to alleviate child hunger. He shares his story with Wharton professor Katherine Klein.
Northeastern University's David DeSteno believes you don't have to be a jerk to get ahead. In fact, gratitude, compassion and pride can lead to better outcomes.
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten required its global workforce to be proficient in English or be demoted. Harvard's Tsedal Neeley examines this strategy in her book.
The e-commerce giant’s rapid growth of its fulfillment center network has been key to its dominance over the past decade, recent Wharton research finds.
Catching AI and robotics trends early and learning new skills are keys to staying relevant, says Mphasis’s Srikanth Karra.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recounts his unlikely ascent to the top job and how the software giant’s culture is changing.
Amazon's new cashier-less convenience store aims to answer one of retail's thorniest challenges: Understanding why shoppers do what they do, and leveraging that knowledge into increasing sales.
The venerable multinational firm has seen its stock decline more than 40% in a year. What will it take to turn things around?
Other brands can learn important lessons from Procter & Gamble's response to the trend of teenage YouTubers ingesting toxic detergent pods.
Last year was the costliest on record in the U.S. for damage from natural disasters, painting a grim picture of what the future could bring.
According to the 2018 Global Risks Report, the environment, cyber security and geopolitics are areas drawing the most concern.
U.S. automakers are weighing continued sales optimism against uncertain policy moves. Meanwhile, electric cars look ripe for consumer-friendly jumps in performance.
The digital age has democratized the workplace. So what happens when employees can wield just as much knowledge and power as their managers?
Wharton research into startups focusing on hard-science and technology sheds light on when companies pivot and when they “firefight.”