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Toronto has quietly become the world’s fastest-growing destination for technology jobs. But to truly become Silicon Valley North policymakers and tech companies must address certain gaps experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evite CEO Victor Cho and Wharton marketing professor Raghuram Iyengar discuss how firms can optimize their use of data without getting lost in the weeds – or losing sight of the customer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recent Wharton research examines how commercial cases coming before the U.S. Supreme Court are challenging and potentially recalibrating the boundaries of free speech. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The twin trends of globalization and robotics could lead to an unprecedented disruption that would displace workers at the fastest pace in history according to a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fintech has the potential to completely reshape the finance industry. A new research initiative aims to clarify where the actual promise lies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Mark Pauly and Genevieve Kanter a professor at Penn’s medical school discuss potential changes to the rules on preventing physician kick-backs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following a $12.6 billion loss for 2018 Kraft Heinz needs to recast its product portfolio in ways that reflect the general shift towards healthier foods experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The challenges of going cashless in the U.S. -- as evidenced by Philadelphia’s recent ban on such establishments -- expose a need to create more and better entry points to the digital economy for underserved populations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his book digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff explains how people can use technology to reconnect with each other rather than allowing it to isolate them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Modular farming which often involves growing crops indoors is becoming more than just a goal for social impact organizations interested in sustainability. It’s becoming a big business increasingly backed by venture capitalists and private equity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In her new book former Amazon executive Julie Benezet offers four key principles to help business leaders navigate uncertainty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Walmart’s recent rethinking of its “people greeter” position had the effect of excluding elderly workers and those with disabilities. Now the company is scrambling to do damage control. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Experts discuss whether last-minute negotiations can help the U.K. avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research finds that aggressive tax planning by accounting agencies can lead to a lack of transparency in firms’ financial reporting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Government intervention could work where market mechanisms have failed to keep prescription drug prices affordable – but policymakers will have a tough time cutting through the finger-pointing from all sides experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If China flagrantly violates IP rights the U.S. is guilty of bypassing WTO channels. The two must agree on a framework and enforce laws say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wrong calls on market size and shifts in demand patterns along with an inflexible design limited the runway for the world’s largest passenger airliner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just like 120 years ago when the first cars transformed the U.S. driverless cars will force radical change too. The results could be positive – or positively terrible -- depending on choices made today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Office meetings have a checkered reputation in terms of productivity. But the author of a new book argues that management science can make meetings a valuable asset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are viable nonviolent ways of resolving Venezuela’s grave economic and political issues experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.