Best University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business Podcasts (2024)

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Strategies for Overcoming Unexpected Career Challenges 34:37

7d ago34:37

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The CareerCast at Chicago Booth presents an insightful discussion on "Strategies for Overcoming Unexpected Career Challenges," featuring Gary McClain, psychotherapist, relationship coach, and educator, specializing in working with adults in transition. He is the author of "The Power of Closure." This episode delves into the various obstacles that p…

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209. Top 5 Career Skills for the Digital Age 14:00

2d ago14:00

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If you want to have a GREAT CAREER in the Digital Age, just being good at your job isn't enough. Listen to this episode to learn the key skills every professional needs to thrive. This episode is for founders and employees. In this episode, you will learn: How much to know about tech if you're not a technologist How to make opportunities come to yo…

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208. Leadership in the Age of AI 26:21

9d ago26:21

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AI is a hot topic right now. The day that this episode comes out Nvidia, has surpassed Microsoft and Apple to become the most valuable publicly listed company in the world. But, when a technology receives this much hype, sensible people start losing their minds and placing it on a pedestal. This is why, learning how to approach AI strategically as …

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207. The Business of Tech: introduction to business model innovation 12:46

16d ago12:46

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"I believe business model innovation is more disruptive than technical innovation," - Fred Wilson, Venture Capitalist. To understand how business models get transformed in the Digital Age, listen to this episode. You will learn: What the four core business models are The framework to use if you want to update a business model for the Digital Age Wh…

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206. How to choose the right No Code tools for your project 15:13

23d ago15:13

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No code tools can help you build an app for just 1% of the cost that you would pay developers. Amazing! But how do you know which no code tools to use? Listen to this episode to find out. In this episode, you will learn: The four questions you need to answer to help you choose the right No Code tool What to know about your user before you start bui…

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Fostering Collaboration and Mentorship for Success 27:07

29d ago27:07

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This month’s episode features Sara Rosenthal, partner at TTCER Partners and co-founder of the Women's Search Network, who shares her journey in the search fund ecosystem and her efforts to promote diversity and mentorship. Brian and Sara discuss the culture of search funds, fostering leadership qualities, evolving models in the industry, and the ne…

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205. What the No Code Revolution is and why it matters 15:45

1M ago15:45

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No code tools have opened opportunities up for innovators, and especially for non-technical founders. But, they have their limits, and not everybody thinks that they’re a great idea. Listen to this episode to learn what the No Code revolution is and when No code tools are a must have, and when they should be avoided. In this episode you will learn:…

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204. How corporates stay successful. Lessons from The Innovator's Dilemma part 2 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

As generative AI shakes up industries, those who don't choose to innovate, won't survive. Let's learn from past disruptions. Why did Sears lose their top spot as America's favourite retailer, but Hewlett Packard continue to make new products and grow? By understanding how corporates navigated technological change before, we can create a plan for th…

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Using Intuition to Succeed at Work 32:31

1M ago32:31

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Unleash the power of intuition in the workplace with this episode of Chicago Booth's CareerCast featuring the insightful Jessica Pryce-Jones. Join us as Jess shares her expertise on harnessing intuition to achieve success at work. In this episode, she delves into the art of intuitive decision-making, building trust in your instincts, and fostering …

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203. Why do great companies fail? Innovator's Dilemma part 1 19:11

1M ago19:11

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Why did successful companies like Kodak and Blockbuster miss the digital revolution? Listen to this episode to learn why corporates ignore threats posed by start-ups until its too late. In this episode, you will learn key lessons from The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail by Clayton M. Christensen. Christensen coi…

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202. The opportunity is NOW 17:28

2M ago17:28

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There is a gap between when a technology gets invented, and its wide adaption. In this gap, is exactly where the best opportunities lie. Listen to this episode to learn why we are in the time of opportunity, and how to make the most of it. You will learn: What the path that electricity took from invention to adaption can teach us about digital tran…

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201. What can lawyers teach tech founders? 29:35

2M ago29:35

29:35

Today, less than 10% of Fortune 500 companies are considered to be tech companies. We are still at the beginning of the tech opportunity. You don’t have to be a technologist to benefit from this rising tide. If you work in professional services and wondering which client niche to pick, the tech sector is a very good bet. There will be new companies…

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Finding Success in the Pacific Northwest: Acquiring a Franchise Business 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

This month’s episode features Chris Richling, MBA ’14, owner of a franchise business in Seattle. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey from search fund pursuits to self-funded acquisition. He discusses the challenges faced, the transition to a management program, and ultimately acquiring a franchise. Chris reflects on lessons learned, emphasizin…

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200. Five lessons from building Tech for Non-Techies 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Five years ago, I was selling tickets to my classes for $20 on Eventbrite, and today, my company works with governments, corporates and successful leaders around the world. I have taught my course at London Business School, Oxford and Techstars and written for the Harvard Business Review. On this anniversary episode, I’m going to share how I built …

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Navigate Difficult Conversations at Work 28:14

2M ago28:14

28:14

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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199. How to become a Digital Leader 14:17

2M ago14:17

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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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198. What Business Leaders need to know about cybersecurity risk 31:27

3M ago31:27

31:27

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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197. Six ways to innovate 19:17

3M ago19:17

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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 48:17

3M ago48:17

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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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196. Why ALL businesses depend on open source software 34:30

3M ago34:30

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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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195. Intrapreneurship vs Entrepreneurship 20:16

3M ago20:16

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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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Cutting Through Decision-Making Noise 25:52

4M ago25:52

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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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194. Lessons from the Post Office scandal 16:03

4M ago16:03

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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 26:05

4M ago26:05

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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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Exploring the Future of ETA 40:05

4M ago40:05

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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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192. How this fund manager digitised himself 12:29

4M ago12:29

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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 35:47

4M ago35:47

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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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Rising to Lead in Challenging Times 35:33

4M ago35:33

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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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190. Competing in the Age of AI 24:06

5M ago24:06

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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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189. How to build a unicorn in 2024 20:09

5M ago20:09

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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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From Wall Street to Main Street: A Journey in Industrial Entrepreneurship 32:26

5M ago32:26

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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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188. How is AI disrupting your industry? 50:16

5M ago50:16

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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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187. What's wrong with Design Thinking? 32:48

5M ago32:48

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The Design Thinking market is growing and Logitech's ex CEO Bracken Darrell credits it with increasing shareholder returns 10 times. But, Design Lead Caoimhe Kelly believes Design Thinking doesn't fully encompass what a designer does. She says that to invent a new product or launch a venture, a 5 step design process from a business book isn't enoug…

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What's Your Future Normal 26:33

5M ago26:33

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Many people feel a future normal isn’t going to happen anytime soon. For those who believe that a future normal is possible, their vision is filled with pessimism, darkness, and hopelessness. Henry Coutinho-Mason, one of the world's leading authorities on consumer trends, Managing Director of TrendWatching, and author of The Future Normal, has a di…

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186. Why the Design Thinking market is growing & how to benefit 22:10

5M ago22:10

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The Design Thinking market is predicted to grow 5x more than the US economy in 2024. This is because C Suite decision makers are choosing to buy design thinking and innovation services. Listen to this episode to learn how to make the most of this trend for your careeer, whether you're a corporate leader, a start-up founder, a strategic advisor or a…

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185. What companies will get wrong in digital transformation in 2024 19:32

6M ago19:32

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Digital transformation and AI are going to continue being a top priority for most CEOs this year. But, 70% of these expensive projects fail to meet their goals, according to McKinsey. Listen to this episode to learn what will continue hampering digital transformation efforts in 2024, and what you can do to succeed instead, both as a company and as …

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From Finance to Innovation: A CEO's Journey 44:46

6M ago44:46

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This month’s episode of the ETA Insider Podcast features Marc Shiffman, MBA ’94, Former President & CEO of SMS Assist. In this episode, we explore the dynamic career journey of a finance professional who transitioned into the realm of innovation and leadership. Beginning in New York with McAndrews & Forbes owned and operated businesses, Marc played…

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184. What AI will disrupt in 2024 and how to get ready 23:27

6M ago23:27

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We are still at the beginning of the AI revolution, but in 2024 some of the world's oldest and richest industries are going to get disrupted by it. Listen to this episode to learn: The difference between Generative AI vs Large Language Models Why generative AI could get you sued Which industries generative AI and LLMs will disrupt in 2024 and why H…

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183. Top entertainment picks to help you learn about tech 11:39

6M ago11:39

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In this episode, you will get four suggestions for shows about Big Tech, AI, billionaire founders and white collar criminals. Sophia Matveeva's top entertainment suggestions that will teach you: How Facebook was created What happens to founding teams when companies get successful How to convince powerful investors to fund you when you have nothing …

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182. What Business Leaders need to learn from industrial design 52:30

6M ago52:30

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Design methodologies help businesses make more money and build products users love. Learn how this works from industrial designer and YouTube star John Mauriello. In this episode you will learn: What industrial design is Why design thinking helps companies succeed What a user interview should be like (and why founders are really bad at them) Why te…

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Master the Networking Meeting with Nathan Perez 28:32

7M ago28:32

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There is so much that goes into having a networking meeting – from finding the right person to connecting with that person to getting a time on the schedule. There is a lot of time, energy, and logistics that go into making it happen. Then the day comes, you have the meeting, and that’s it. It feels like a dud. Yet, it’s not clear what went wrong. …

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181. Why the best apps go on Apple first 23:29

7M ago23:29

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The app economy is projected to grow 4x faster than the US economy. This means opportunities for innovators, investors and the professional services that support the app ecosystem. Listen to this episode to learn the fundamental differences between the Apple App Store and the Android ecosystems, so you can capture this multi-billion dollar opportun…

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180. Business & product lessons from Don Norman 18:06

7M ago18:06

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“A brilliant solution to the wrong problem can be worse than no solution at all: solve the correct problem” - Don Norman. Don Norman was Apple's first user experience architect and is revered for his expertise in design, usability engineering, and cognitive science. Listen to this episode to learn the most important lessons from his best known book…

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Decision Making Moments in ETA 37:57

7M ago37:57

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This month’s episode of the ETA Insider Podcast features Manvendra Saxena, Founder and Chairman at Mars Energy Group. Manny discusses navigating the challenges of moving acrosscontinents to his experiences in corporate America and the startup world. Through this discussion, you learn the pivotal decision-making moments that led him to embrace ETA a…

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179. Top 4 tech podcasts for Business Leaders 11:50

7M ago11:50

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Here are Sophia Matveeva's top four podcast picks to help you learn how tech is changing business and the economy. This is a selection of the most jargon-free shows, where the hosts don't assume you've worked at AWS for a decade. --- Join the Tech for Non-Techies membership and succeed in the Digital Age. Tech for Non-Techies clients Reach senior l…

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178. How Logitech grew profits 4x in 3 years 20:40

7M ago20:40

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Before the advent of the iPhone, Logitech was a boring but successful company, making $2 billion per year. They made functional but ugly computer mice at affordable prices. But when the world moved from PC to mobile, its revenues tanked and its future looked bleak. The board knew they had to make a radical change, and hired Bracken Darrell as its C…

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Career Advancement GPT 31:38

8M ago31:38

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Have you been thinking about how AI will impact your life in the years to come? What about your career growth and advancement? Having devoted his career to helping others succeed as lead in education marketing at LinkedIn, heading marketing at Khan Academy, and as a best-selling author, with his latest book Career Coach GPT, Jeremy Schifeling is a …

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177. Where business schools fail in the Digital Age 16:05

8M ago16:05

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A top MBA can be the best investment you make in your career. BUT most business schools haven't adapted to the Digital Age, despite pressure from employers & students. Listen to this episode if you have an MBA, are considering one, or work at a business school. You will learn: What's missing in most business school curricula Why transitioning into …

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176. How community management helps tech companies win 20:44

8M ago20:44

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In just the first half of 2023, the Sweat with Kayla app recorded over $77 million in revenue. Without an engaged community, this success would not have been possible. A well managed community can help a business grow revenue, attract new customers and create a product that users love. Learn how smart tech companies embed communities into their bus…

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175. How to use gamification to grow revenue, reduce churn & get new customers 20:00

8M ago20:00

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Gamification helped Dropbox grow its user base by 3900% in 15 months. This is why Business Leaders must know what gamification engines are & how to use them. Listen to this episode to learn: What gamification is Why Duolingo must use gamification, but why for LinkedIn it's just a nice to have Case studies for how companies have used it to grow reve…

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