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July 24, 2017
In the Energy Revolution, a Giant Changes Course
How massive energy company Engie is overhauling its culture and strategy.
July 11, 2017
Sean Hinton: Consider the Nonlinear Career Path
From yurt to boardroom, the CEO of the Soros Economic Development Fund discusses his unconventional path and the reasons impact investing often fails.
June 27, 2017
Bringing Online Shopping to Rural Africa, One Shopkeeper at a Time
The founder of Copia Global uses a century-old model to reach the world’s poorest people.
June 14, 2017
Why Politicians Have Incentives to Let Outdated Policies Linger
Real-world disruptions inevitably lead to “policy decay,” but corrections are hard to come by.
May 5, 2017
When Nonprofits Act Like Businesses, Transparency Improves
A 12-year study reveals that charities that adopt modern strategies are more likely to share and collaborate.
April 4, 2017
Jostein Solheim: Do Things You Passionately Believe In
The Ben & Jerry’s CEO discusses how he re-radicalized a left-leaning ice cream company.
March 13, 2017
Is It Ever OK to Sell (or Buy) a Kidney?
Research seeks ways to reduce wait times and increase matches for kidney transplants.
March 7, 2017
Advice to Future Philanthropists: Follow Your Heart but Let Your Brain Drive
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen says giving is about more than just writing checks.
January 30, 2017
This Just In: Fake News Probably Has Less Impact Than You Think
By a large margin, more people saw actual election news, not the fabricated kind.
December 6, 2016
Bringing a Business Mindset to Educating Visually Impaired Students
The country’s oldest school for blind students turns to mobile apps, online courses, and driverless cars.