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August 08, 2022
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Tony Elumelu on “Democratizing Luck”
In this podcast episode, the investor explains why he’s dedicating his life to helping others.

August 02, 2022
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Franchising in India: Learning the Hard Way
Franchising can be a great success or a dismal failure — and even both, as one Indian entrepreneur learned.

July 20, 2022
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Fundraising: It’s a Marathon not a Sprint
Five experts provide strategies for navigating the fundraising journey.

July 19, 2022
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The Price of Cheap Talk: What Economics Teaches Us About Communication
In this episode, we explore how economic concepts show up in everyday communication.

July 19, 2022
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Gwynne Shotwell on Aiming High and Taking Big Risks
The president and COO of SpaceX talks about risk taking, feedback, and leading teams through moments of failure.

July 13, 2022
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How the Best Investors Approach Their Mistakes
It’s in how you evaluate the lesson, not the outcome.
July 05, 2022
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Solving Important Problems
Meet two entrepreneurs who are building social enterprises focused on improving children’s literacy and women’s health in South Asia.

June 30, 2022
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Anne Wojcicki: There’s No Such Thing as the Perfect Dataset
In this podcast episode, the co-founder of 23andMe shares lessons on science and marketing.

June 22, 2022
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Courage, Belonging, Ambiguity and Data: How to Design Your Communication for Success
In this episode, we dive into four different themes that will help your message stand out.

June 20, 2022
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It’s Not Just a Man’s World
This episode explores ways to overcome the unique challenges women in business face from society and themselves.

June 17, 2022
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Sundar Pichai: “Reward Effort, Not Outcomes”
The CEO of Google and Alphabet on how Google wants to define the future of work.

June 13, 2022
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Negotiation: When to Stay and When to Walk Away
Make your next negotiation a success through these negotiation tips and examples.

June 09, 2022
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Dara Treseder, MBA ’14: “If You Stand For Everything, You Stand For Nothing”
Peloton VP shares why defining purpose, whether for a brand or for yourself, is the jumping-off point for business.

June 07, 2022
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Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear
In this podcast episode, we discuss how being transparent is crucial to earning trust.

June 07, 2022
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John Cochrane: “Fair or Unfair: Do Competitive Markets Give Everyone a Chance?”
In this podcast episode, we discuss how competitive markets work, and whether they lead to good economic outcomes.
May 31, 2022
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From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals
In this episode, we look at an essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.

May 25, 2022
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David Vélez: “Position Yourself in the Scarcity, Not in The Oversupply”
In this podcast episode, Nubank cofounder advises students to operate in a market where they have a competitive advantage.

May 24, 2022
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A Conversation with Tony Elumelu
The private sector has an important role to play in helping entrepreneurs transform the African continent.

May 13, 2022
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Jessica Alba on the Role of Humility in Entrepreneurship
In this podcast episode, entrepreneur Jessica Alba shares how lessons from her personal life informed her business decisions.

May 10, 2022
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Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships
In this podcast episode, we look at the role of forgiveness in healthy communication.

May 10, 2022
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Masterclass on Effective Corporate Governance
There comes a time in every company’s journey when leaders need to formalize systems and structures to support growth.

May 05, 2022
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You Own the Vaccine That Others Need: Should You Share It?
Case study: Reconciling an enormous public health crisis with intellectual property concerns

May 03, 2022
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Corporate Good vs. Social Good: Can Investors Have Both?
In this podcast episode, we compare several investment strategies used for achieving social impact.
April 28, 2022
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“Are You Listening?” How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s Ideas
In this episode, we discuss the importance of really hearing where others are coming from.










