A podcast series featuring all things related to search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. Hosted by Brian O'Connor, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and Managing Partner of NextGen Growth Partners.
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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by Vanity Fair contributing editor, Bethany McLean and world renowned economics professor Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions f ...
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CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago Booth believes in life-long career development to help you maintain your professional edge. Through CareerCast, an online, audio recording series, we give alumni and students the chance to hear experts discuss topics such as crafting your story, making an industry or function change, managing employees, taking the entrepreneurial plunge and more. Because these talks are available online, you can access them anytime, anywhere and as often as you want. You will have the opportunity to ...
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Thousands of attendees and webcast viewers worldwide heard some of the most brilliant minds in business discuss the future of markets at this year's conference. In the midst of the worst recession since 1930s, world-renowned Chicago Booth faculty and industry leaders reexamined the government’s role in the economy and took a close look at current topics that shape the economic debate.
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Tech for Non-Techies helps Business Leaders have great careers in the Digital Age. Listen to learn tech concepts, apply them to business strategy, and get practical advice on how to succeed as a Digital Leader today. Hear interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, digital transformation leaders and Big Tech executives about how tech products and profits get made. Tech for Non-Techies is for: - Leaders in corporates going through digital transformation - Non-technical founders - Professionals ...
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University of Chicago Booth School of Business Podcast Series
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
We're pleased to bring you leading business figures sharing their thoughts and insights into current topics affecting companies and organizations around the globe.
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Join former Chicago Booth admissions committee member Jeremy Krell as he dives into the stories of applicants worldwide who have beat the odds in b-school admissions, taking ordinary stories and turning them into gripping, authentic narratives that have gained them access to the world's best business schools. You might be pursuing an M7 MBA, an Oxbridge management program, or a business-related degree in other top global institutions: your Differentiator won't just be what you've done, but w ...
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Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.
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In the world of dance music, where creativity and innovation converge, Sherm has emerged as a prominent figure. With an insatiable passion for music and an uncanny ability to dissect and articulate the intricacies of artists, Sherm has carved a niche for himself as a leading podcaster in the music industry. Based in Chicago, Sherm quickly developed an appreciation and admiration for house music. Building his name in a city where house was born, his journey into electronic music has been one ...
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If someone should be watched closely then that’s Nennat Omen, new underground star who is about to shine. From being a raver, through collector and now a DJ and producer, he has worked hard and managed to be resident DJ in Ibiza, be part of many electronic music festivals on the Balkans and share the DJ booth with some of the greatest techno legends. Getting his inspiration from music giants like Kraftwerk, Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman and Dubfire. Improving, experimenting & looking for ne ...
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Healthcare in America has been unevenly distributed since its founding. Our healthcare system has failed many Americans. In the wake of the pandemic, these disparities have been caste in sharp relief as the country struggles to address the system's failures. Equal Hope is a healthcare education, advocacy and navigation organization whose mission is to eliminate health disparities across Chicago. Our unique multi-pronged approach to systemic change has been recognized as one of the most succe ...
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Beginning her career in St. Louis, Amy Unland's unique fusion of dark beats & dirty, techy baselines quickly earned her gigs and residencies at clubs & lounges throughout the United States. Her reputation for igniting a dance floor has given her the opportunity to play at events with artists such as Breach, Psycho Bitch, Anthony Attalla, Gene Farris, Borris, Crystal Method, Justin James, Oliver Huntemann, Uner, Oliver Giacomotto, Amine Edge and many more amazing artists. She has also played ...
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🎧| DJ/Producer 🎙| Podcast Host @sitb ⭐️| @hoodpoliticsrecords A&R Chicago-based artist Sherm has never stopped his relentless pursuit to create and influence since his start in 2014. His artistry and passion has given him global recognition for his accomplishments in the music industry as a DJ, Producer, A&R and Podcast Host. Sherm's undeniable ability to entertain is what sets him apart. He has a 360 degree skillset including performing in front of thousands at festivals, producing memorabl ...
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How do you react when someone at work is challenging, rejects your ideas, and is even confrontational? Some people leave the situation, while others fight back. Todd Davis, a renowned leadership expert and best-selling author, recommends approaching difficult conversations confidently and empathetically. In this CareerCast episode, Todd provides pr…
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In this episode, you will learn what leadership means in the Digital Age, and 3 things you can do to become a Digital Leader today. Listen to learn: Why being a leader isn't just being a visionary What it means to lead in the Digital Age How to learn about the frontier trends in your industry Resources mentioned in this episode: Choosing Leadership…
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Mike Ferrin talks White Sox's struggles, Ippei Mizuhara's gambling case (Hour 2)
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Lance Brozdowski breaks down Shota Imanaga's early success (Hour 3)
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This is the worst White Sox offense that Chuck Garfien has ever seen (Hour 1)
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Cubs' pitching being tested by injuries early (Hour 3 on April 7)
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Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay joins the show (Hour 1 on April 7)
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Ryan McGuffey doesn't see many positives for White Sox (Hour 2 on April 7)
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We trace Seiya Suzuki's hot start back to last season (Hour 4 on April 7)
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"The only true aging is the erosion of one's ideals," says Ralph Nader, the former third-party presidential candidate who just turned 90 after more than 60 years of consumer advocacy and fighting for small business in America. From influencing the transformative passage of car safety legislation to advancing numerous environmental protection and pu…
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198. What Business Leaders need to know about cybersecurity risk
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Cybersecurity risk is a business risk. If there is a data leak, customers and investors aren't going to be happy. But, as more and more of our services are online, cybersecurity problems are now just part of business life. In this episode, you will hear a pragmatic approach for how to think about cybersecurity, and what you can do to increase it at…
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Brian Anderson values difference of being interested vs. interesting | 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball'
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From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Season 2 of the podcast begins with well-known national voice Brian Anderson, who is also the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson details his unique backstory, which includes being a college baseball catcher and cameraman-turned-broadcaster, as well as changing his voice with a simple too…
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SITB 226 features LA based DJ/Producer ON_1 and WOW does this episode take you on a ride.I've known Forbes for a few years and it was so much fun getting his full story and hearing about his hard-earned journey to where he's at now. He's on a righteous path that comes from a very genuine place of love and passion. Also he's hilarious and cracks me …
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While most of us agree that innovation is a “good thing,” we don’t actually agree on what it is, or how to do it. Listen to this episode to understand what innovation really is, and why you're already an effective innovator. In this episode, you will learn: The two things every company must focus on What innovation is Six pathways to innovation How…
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Live from the Harper Center: Acquiring for Long-Term
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This month’s episode features a live recording from the Harper Center with Aizik Zimerman, MBA ’23, CEO of J Blanton Plumbing, a business he acquired during his second year at Booth. Unlike many ETA students focused on quick exits, Zimerman is dedicated to long-term growth, aiming to build the business into the nation's largest home services compan…
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Cubs slugger Garrett Cooper talks his role with team this season (Hour 1)
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Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox suffering losses Saturday. He also discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's rough outing in his MLB debut. Later, Cubs first baseman/designated hitter Garrett Cooper joined the show to discuss his role after he made the team out of spring training.…
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Steve Stone is candid about Jason Benetti's exit from White Sox TV booth (Hour 2)
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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss why center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is a "must-watch" player. Stone also shared more details about former broadcast partner Jason Benetti's exit from the White Sox television booth in the offseason. Benetti is now the Tigers' television play-by-play an…
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Sam Blum talks Shohei Ohtani interpreter's gambling scandal (Hour 3)
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel debuted a new segment called the Team of the Moment, in which Spiegel highlights one team each week across MLB. Later, Athletic writer Sam Blum joined the show to discuss MLB's investigation into illegal gambling allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.…
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Given the recent mass layoffs, acceleration of media consolidation, continued decline of local journalism, and rapid uptake of generative AI, the news industry—fundamental to institutional accountability in capitalist democracies—appears to be in deep crisis. Joining Bethany and Luigi to make the case that journalism can not only survive but thrive…
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196. Why ALL businesses depend on open source software
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Did you know that 90% of the internet depends on free licenses from open source software? But what happens when those licenses stop being free? Listen to this episode to find out. You will learn from Paula Paul, Founder and Distinguished Engineer at Greyshore, who also serves also serves on the board of the OpenJS Foundation Key takeaways: Open sou…
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Cubs should be clear favorites in NL Central (Hour 1)
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Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing why he believes the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central in 2024 and by pondering which team is the biggest threat to them in the division. Later, Spiegel explained that what the White Sox are attempting to sell to fans and themselves is a slightly cleaner product ... which could be more enjoyable to …
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Jack McMullen talks Spring Breakout and prospects to watch for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 3)
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Later, Jack McMullen of Just Baseball joined the show to discuss the recent Spring Breakout event and prospects to watch for the Cubs, White Sox and across MLB.By Audacy
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Herb Lawrence shares what he's looking forward to this White Sox season (Hour 2)
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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his high hopes for new Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and and what he expects out of the team's rotation. Later, Herb Lawrence of CHGO joined the show to discuss what he's looking forward to from the White Sox this season despite their lackluster roster.By Audacy
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195. Intrapreneurship vs Entrepreneurship
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Today, start-ups are seen as the hotbed of innovation and corporates are dismissed as laggards. But, when large companies innovate successfully, they have a huge impact. They have the resources and the built-in customer base to scale quickly. In this episode you will learn how corporate innovation differs from what happens in start-ups, and how to …
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SITB 225 feat. Proppa (DJ/Producer)
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We are here today to get the full story of one of my favorite DJ/producers in the game Proppa. A Chicago native, Proppa has been in the game for a minute and deserves all the praise this city and the industry can offer.We had so much fun chopping it up and talking about his viewpoints on what it takes to really make it in this business. He's full o…
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Hit & Run turns into Bump & Run after Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers (Hour 1)
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Matt Spiegel opened his show by temporarily shifting from a baseball focus to a football focus, as he reacted to the Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. After that, he took calls on the Cubs, White Sox and Bears. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to …
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Craig Counsell is a fresh set of eyes for the Cubs organization (Hour 2)
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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's three keys to constructing a lineup and how the team's front office views and values Counsell's opinion differently. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners about the Cubs, White Sox and Bears.By Audacy
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Rob Bradford shares awesome baseball stories (Hour 3)
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss right-hander Michael Kopech's downfall from heralded Red Sox prospect to White Sox reliever. Bradford also shared awesome stories about Rich Hill and Pedro Martinez talking pitching and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggling on the golf course…
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Are you working through a (big or small) decision and have so much information that you are stuck? On top of this, which information is reliable, credible, and useful? Nuala Walsh, award-winning business consultant, behavioral scientist, independent non-executive director, ex-CMO, and author of Tune In: How to make smarter decisions in a noisy worl…
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Poverty in America: Terrible Scourge or a Measurement Error?
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Perhaps the biggest evidence that capitalism in America doesn’t work, at least not for everyone, is growing income inequality and the persistence of poverty. But what is the current state of poverty and inequality in the United States? Why do debates still persist about whether poverty has been eradicated? What do the numbers and official statistic…
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194. Lessons from the Post Office scandal
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The Post Office scandal led to 900 wrongful convictions and four suicides. It is now known as the worst miscarriage of justice in British history. It happened because Post Office leadership did not know how to deal with glitchy software. In this episode, you’ll learn how not to repeat their mistakes. Listen to learn: What happened during the UK Pos…
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193. Get tech clients! Introduction to tech for lawyers
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If you want to work with tech clients and venture capitalists, you need to know how they think. This is how you become a great strategic advisor. If that’s what you want to be, this podcast episode is for you. Listen to learn: The core difference between the lawyer and the tech innovator mindset How tech companies measure success and why this is di…
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This month’s episode features a discussion with AJ Wasserstein, Professor, Yale School of Management, on the rapidly changing world of search funds. They explore the normalization of search funds, demographic trends, and the evolution of search fund models. Delving into the investor landscape, they discuss the shift from individual to institutional…
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When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything, with John Coates
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In his recent book, "The Problem of Twelve: When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything," Harvard law professor John Coates sheds light on the secrecy, lack of public accountability, concentrated power, and the disproportionate influence of a select few institutions in our financial system. Coates joins Bethany and Luigi to dissect the pot…
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192. How this fund manager digitised himself
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There are plenty of articles about digital transformation. But big change can only be successful if the individuals in the organisation are also enthusiastic and knowledgeable about it. Structural change without individual change does not work. In this episode, you will learn how asset management CEO Musi Skosana approached digital transformation a…
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191. How generative AI is changing the legal industry
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Large Language Models and Generative AI are going to have the biggest impact on word heavy industries. This means that the legal industry is on the brink of major changes. This will affect how lawyers work, what clients expect and the future profits of the industry. In this episode, you will learn from Damien Riehl: lawyer, musician, and software d…
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Rich Hill Has Some Strong Feelings About These New MLB Uniforms | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he j…
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Have you ever noticed that when a challenge, or even crisis, occurs, some people blame, complain, and run away while others lean in and take full responsibility? What is the difference between the two types of individuals? What is innate and what can be learned? Anita Mendiratta, a trusted and respected global strategic advisor, with a professional…
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The Wall Street Journal wrote that “Wall Street's best-known bear is going into hibernation" after the legendary short seller Jim Chanos announced he would close his main hedge funds late last year, in part due to diminishing interest in stock picking. Short selling, which bets on drops in asset prices, wins when companies and governments fail and …
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Hype about generative AI is everywhere, but much simpler AI models have already changed entire industries. By learning about how AI has already changed business, we can make predictions about what's next. In this episode you will learn key lessons from Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World. Y…
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10 years ago Silicon Valley venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined the term "unicorn" to describe a young company valued at over $1 billion. Back in 2013, there were just 39 unicorns in the US, and Lee's team researched what they did and who ran them. This list informed much of how we thought of successful tech start-ups. The updated unicorn list has…
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According to the latest industry statistics, the global influencer economy grew from $1.7 billion in 2016 to $21.1 billion in 2023 — and it's only expected to grow exponentially from here with advances in artificial intelligence. In 1988, Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman investigated how mass media sways audiences to conform to social norms withou…
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From Wall Street to Main Street: A Journey in Industrial Entrepreneurship
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This month’s episode features Peter Jackson, the owner and CEO of Miller Industrial, as he shares his remarkable journey from the world of Wall Street to becoming a key player in Main Street entrepreneurship. The discussion delves into Peter’s diverse career experiences, from corporate finance to his pivotal role at Groupon, leading up to the acqui…
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If you want to prepare for AI disruption, learn from the music industry. The music industry was the first to be dragged through digital disruption in the early 2000s. Fortunes were made, and lost, as CDs gave way to streaming. Lessons from the music industry are perfect to help you understand how to adapt to today's AI revolution. In this episode, …
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