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Experts examined proposals similar to those endorsed by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders during a Penn Wharton Budget Model event.
How to recognize and overcome the mental obstacles you may be creating for yourself.
In a conversation with Wharton professor Stephanie Creary, two accomplished business executives tackled the issue of representation among the highest levels of leadership.
New must-reads explore the secrets of resilient entrepreneurs, the business value of aesthetics, and one man’s mission to cure his own rare disease.
New Wharton research shows that city planning policies may not work as well as the experts think.
On her Choiceology podcast, Wharton professor Katy Milkman discussed surprising research on learning through teaching with Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.
Reality TV meets Wharton as Shark Tank auditions come to campus.
Wharton's senior-most alumnus in India reflects on his faith in humanity, his passion for helping others, and his voracious reading habits.
New and notable ventures from Wharton alumni
Paul Huntsman WG00's move to turn the influential Utah newspaper he owns into a nonprofit could be a beacon for other legacy publications.
The latest research and insights from Knowledge@Wharton
A new year brings new leadership at Wharton—and it’s female-driven.
When James Beard Award-winning restaurant critic Sierra Tishgart couldn’t find a home cookware brand to both inspire her inner chef and satisfy her eye for style, she invited childhood friend Maddy Moelis W12 over for dinner to help figure out a solution. Soon after, the pair founded Great Jones, named in homage to star cookbook editor Judith Jones. Tishgart, product and marketing lead, interviewed chefs and food writers to design the perfect pan; Moelis, who worked for millennial-friendly wedding registry Zola, focuses on operations and finance. By 2018, Great Jones had raised more than $3 million, including from VC General Catalyst and Momofuku’s David Chang. Their mini nonstick skillet sold out in weeks. In an estimated $17 billion total market, Great Jones is already cooking up a storm.
All entrepreneurs, no matter their race, gender, or cultural background, should have an equal shot at starting their own businesses. However, the huge venture capital funding gap greatly disadvantages underrepresented groups. Jarrid Tingle W13 and his team at Harlem Capital Partners have set out to tackle this problem by pledging to invest in 1,000 diverse founders in the United States over the next 20 years. This early-stage venture capital firm based in New York is planning to raise $1 billion to achieve this goal and fund minority and women-led startups with disruptive business models. The company recently received a $10 million commitment from the Consumer Technology Association, which shares its passion for diversity in entrepreneurship.
As a former Peace Corps volunteer and social impact consultant, Leeatt Rothschild G10 WG10 found it only natural to start a company dedicated to creating positive change. Her strong connections to various social organizations motivated her to upgrade typical corporate gifts to convey greater meaning. In 2016, Rothschild launched Packed with Purpose, a specialty gifting company whose products are crafted by vendors that prioritize social impact—or, in her words, “Purposeful Purveyors.” Along with providing high-quality gifts, such as gourmet snacks, travel accessories, and handmade journals, Packed with Purpose allows companies to express their commitment to social causes such as supporting workers with disabilities, youth development, and environmental sustainability.
Applying for jobs is a daunting task in any field, but Incredible Health is changing the game for some members of the health-care community. Led by Iman Abuzeid WG13, the company connects nurses and hospitals in a process it touts as more efficient than job boards and cheaper than recruiting through traditional agencies. Here’s how it works: Nurses fill out a profile with information such as their education level, experience, and preferred cities. The company then matches hospitals on the platform with top candidates in its pool. Employers reach out to the job seekers they’re interested in—and if all goes well, there’s a match made in health-care heaven.
A new study reveals characteristics that define outstanding leaders
Fueled by a transformative $10 million gift, the Anne and John McNulty Leadership Program aims to shatter the theory that trailblazers are only born, not made.
In her book Wired for Authenticity, Henna Inam WG90 explores the personal and professional benefits of being true to yourself.
Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky WG96 talks of the moments that prepared him for the challenges of running a global health care company.
A new student group, Return on Equality, brings conversation to the art of empathetic leadership.
David Fajgenbaum is battling a little-known, extremely deadly disease as a researcher, a physician, an advocate, an entrepreneur and a patient.
At a time when public confidence in organizations is at an all-time low, the challenges facing a trustworthy organization in a multistakeholder world are complex. There is hope however.
This Wharton alumna has ensured her family business remains one of the most principled organizations on the planet.
This Wharton freshman has a message to Wharton alumni: Offer no handouts, just opportunities.
The CEO of Ryder System Inc. shares his perspectives on leadership, innovation, and being a problem-solver and decision-maker.
Wharton's own sports medicine pioneer opens up about everything from why he pursued an MBA in his early 50s to how he discovered new treatment options for core muscle injuries.
No longer just for finance grads, New York has become a hub for Wharton consumer and retail startups.
How can an institution built on trust survive a seemingly complete breach of that very thing?
An ongoing faculty research project aims at understanding the distinctive leadership skills of individuals running China’s S&P 500-sized, private business enterprises.
The Mack Institute for Innovation Management is empowered to revolutionize collaboration and research across campus and across industries. Expect big things to come.
