Category: Business
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Jeff Sovern, St. John’s University – Consumer Confusion
Do you always understand exactly what you’re signing? Jeff Sovern, professor of law at St. John’s University, discusses the contracts we all tend to sign without really reading. Jeff Sovern is a Professor of Law at St. John’s University in New York City where he teaches Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection and Introduction to Law. The New…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are flashy, but don’t forget about reliable small business owners. Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, delves into how both business ventures can have a beneficial impact on a community. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and…
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Davit Khachatryan, Babson College – Mining Patent Data for Public Good
On Babson College Week: What can patent data tell us? Davit Khachatryan, assistant professor of statistics at Babson College, explores how entrepreneurs can find some encouragement in the data. Dr. Davit Khachatryan is an applied statistician with research interests in analyzing intellectual property data to study the formation and diffusion of knowledge in emerging industries.…
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Jennifer Bailey, Babson College – Managing Resources & Mitigating Risk in Entrepreneurial Firms
On Babson College Week: Starting a new company has many pitfalls. Jennifer Bailey, assistant professor of technology and operations management at Babson College, examines how resource management can be key to keeping companies alive. Jennifer Bailey is an Assistant of Technology and Operations Management. Her areas of expertise and interest include operations management, innovation management,…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Meaningful Transparency
We like transparency from our business leaders, but what kind are we getting? Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, discusses the different types of transparency and which is most helpful to organizations. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design,…
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Chester Brearey, Siena College – Future of Data Science Jobs
On Siena College Week: Not enough graduates have data science and analysis skillsets. Chester Brearey, associate professor of accounting at Siena College, discusses why colleges need to help fill this gap. Chester H. Brearey received his D.M. and M. Acc. from Case Western Reserve University, his B.B.A. in accounting from Cleveland State University and a…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Economic Vitality and the Arts
The arts are the first to take any budgetary hit, but should they? Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, examines how the arts can help communities with more than just entertainment. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and…
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Taryn Morrissey, American University – Child Care Costs in the U.S.
Child care in the U.S. can cost more than college tuition. Taryn Morrissey, associate professor in the school of public affairs at American University, explores how to make child care affordable. Taryn Morrissey is Associate Professor of Public Policy in the School of Public Affairs at American University. Her work focuses on examining and improving…
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Louise Kelly, University of La Verne – Entrepreneurs and Mindfulness
Entrepreneurs should look to mindfulness to help deal with the stressors of their start up. Louise Kelly, professor of management at the University of La Verne, details the ways focusing on the present moment can help keep things in perspective. Dr. Kelly’s research is on strategy, leadership & entrepreneurship. She was as Program Dir. –…
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Priya Kannan-Narasimhan, University of San Diego – Innovation in Large Organizations
How can large companies excel at innovation? Priya Kannan-Narasimhan, associate professor of management at the University of San Diego, determines the key may be looking at what they’re already succeeding in and doing it differently. Kannan-Narasimhan holds a PhD in management from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. She teaches strategic management and innovation management. Her…