Podcast Archive
2009
The New Role of Risk Management: Rebuilding the Model
Published:Jun 29, 2009 || Duration: 00:25:58
Risk managers armed with the most sophisticated quantitative tools available did not foresee the biggest development in a generation -- the systematic breakdown and global contagion of financial markets. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, John Drzik, president and CEO of the Oliver Wyman Group, Richard J. Herring, a finance professor at Wharton, and Francis X. Diebold, a Wharton professor of economics, finance and statistics, discussed how to build a more informed risk management model. All three took part in the recent Wharton Financial Institutions Center and Oliver Wyman Institute 12th Annual Financial Risk Roundtable 2009.
Published:Jun 29, 2009 || Duration: 00:25:58
Risk managers armed with the most sophisticated quantitative tools available did not foresee the biggest development in a generation -- the systematic breakdown and global contagion of financial markets. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, John Drzik, president and CEO of the Oliver Wyman Group, Richard J. Herring, a finance professor at Wharton, and Francis X. Diebold, a Wharton professor of economics, finance and statistics, discussed how to build a more informed risk management model. All three took part in the recent Wharton Financial Institutions Center and Oliver Wyman Institute 12th Annual Financial Risk Roundtable 2009.
Jeremy Siegel: 'The Market Will Stage Another Recovery'
Published:Jun 24, 2009 || Duration: 00:15:29
Now that it's clear the recession will not turn into a depression, stocks are poised for a recovery, says Wharton finance professor Jeremy J. Siegel. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, he said last week's market decline in response to rising commodity prices -- especially for energy -- and fear of the ever-growing federal deficit was no more than a short-term setback.
Published:Jun 24, 2009 || Duration: 00:15:29
Now that it's clear the recession will not turn into a depression, stocks are poised for a recovery, says Wharton finance professor Jeremy J. Siegel. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, he said last week's market decline in response to rising commodity prices -- especially for energy -- and fear of the ever-growing federal deficit was no more than a short-term setback.
Raghda Shaheen: Bridging Two Worlds -- America and The Middle East
Published:Jun 23, 2009 || Duration: 00:22:41
Raghda Shaheen, who works for the Dubai International Finance Centre, recently completed a four-week business and legal fellowship program at Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania law school. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and supported by America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST), teaches management, business and legal skills to women from the Middle East and North Africa. This year, 22 women from 11 countries attended the program. Shaheen will spend the next three months working at the Chicago Chamber of Commerce before returning to the UAE. She spoke with Knowledge@Wharton about her experiences in Gaza City, Canada, the U.S. and the Middle East
Published:Jun 23, 2009 || Duration: 00:22:41
Raghda Shaheen, who works for the Dubai International Finance Centre, recently completed a four-week business and legal fellowship program at Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania law school. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and supported by America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST), teaches management, business and legal skills to women from the Middle East and North Africa. This year, 22 women from 11 countries attended the program. Shaheen will spend the next three months working at the Chicago Chamber of Commerce before returning to the UAE. She spoke with Knowledge@Wharton about her experiences in Gaza City, Canada, the U.S. and the Middle East
Providence Equity's Gaurav Sharma: 'Private Equity Is Now a More Mature Market'
Published:Jun 18, 2009 || Duration: 00:33:44
In the world of private equity, Providence Equity Partners is a specialist. The firm, whose headquarters are in Providence, R.I., specializes in deals involving media, entertainment, information and communications companies. In 2007, Providence Equity opened its New Delhi office, headed by Biswajit (Bis) Subramanian, who had earlier been a managing director in the firm's London office. By mid 2008, Providence Equity had invested more than US$1 billion in Idea Cellular, which, according to media reports, was among the largest private equity investments in India's telecom sector. What is Providence Equity Partners' strategy for India? How has it changed as a result of the global financial crisis? In an interview with India Knowledge@Wharton, Gaurav Sharma, who works with Subramanian on defining and executing Providence Equity Partners' India strategy, discusses those questions and more.
Published:Jun 18, 2009 || Duration: 00:33:44
In the world of private equity, Providence Equity Partners is a specialist. The firm, whose headquarters are in Providence, R.I., specializes in deals involving media, entertainment, information and communications companies. In 2007, Providence Equity opened its New Delhi office, headed by Biswajit (Bis) Subramanian, who had earlier been a managing director in the firm's London office. By mid 2008, Providence Equity had invested more than US$1 billion in Idea Cellular, which, according to media reports, was among the largest private equity investments in India's telecom sector. What is Providence Equity Partners' strategy for India? How has it changed as a result of the global financial crisis? In an interview with India Knowledge@Wharton, Gaurav Sharma, who works with Subramanian on defining and executing Providence Equity Partners' India strategy, discusses those questions and more.
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Warning: Big Financial Firms May Be Riskier Than They Appear
Published:Jun 10, 2009 || Duration: 00:21:20
Entrepreneur Elon Musk: Why It's Important to Pinch Pennies on the Road to Riches
Published:May 27, 2009 || Duration: 00:12:50
Published:May 27, 2009 || Duration: 00:12:50
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk: 'Great Companies Are Built on Great Products'
Published:May 13, 2009 || Duration: 00:13:34
Published:May 13, 2009 || Duration: 00:13:34
Why Stock-price Volatility Should Never Be a Surprise, Even in the Long Run
Published:Apr 29, 2009 || Duration: 00:24:33
Published:Apr 29, 2009 || Duration: 00:24:33
David Roberts, of Private Equity Firm Angelo, Gordon, on Adapting to Market Transformation
Published:Apr 20, 2009 || Duration: 00:19:13
Published:Apr 20, 2009 || Duration: 00:19:13
A Thought for Tax Day: The Real Fiscal Crisis Is Yet to Come
Published:Apr 15, 2009 || Duration: 00:24:22
Published:Apr 15, 2009 || Duration: 00:24:22
New Rules for a New Age: Creating an 'Economic Stimulus Agency' out of the FCC
Published:Apr 1, 2009 || Duration: 00:14:23
Published:Apr 1, 2009 || Duration: 00:14:23
Jeremy Siegel: 'Once the Market Has Fallen 50%, Your Future Returns Are Even Better'
Published:Mar 18, 2009 || Duration: 00:12:11
Published:Mar 18, 2009 || Duration: 00:12:11
Givology: Using Social Networks to Connect Education with the Developing World
Published:Feb 18, 2009 || Duration: 00:09:05
Published:Feb 18, 2009 || Duration: 00:09:05
Take Two Advil and ... What Ills Can the Pfizer-Wyeth Merger Cure?
Published:Feb 4, 2009 || Duration: 00:17:28
Published:Feb 4, 2009 || Duration: 00:17:28
Why Sutherland Global Succeeds: An Interview With CEO Dilip Vellodi
Published:Feb 2, 2009 || Duration: 00:39:13
Published:Feb 2, 2009 || Duration: 00:39:13
Economists to Obama: Get the Government out of the Banking Business
Published:Jan 21, 2009 || Duration: 00:24:08
Published:Jan 21, 2009 || Duration: 00:24:08
Equity International's Gary Garrabrant: 'Bearish' on the U.S., 'Bullish' on Emerging Markets
Published:Jan 19, 2009 || Duration: 00:11:08
Published:Jan 19, 2009 || Duration: 00:11:08
Cyrela Brazil Realty's Elie Horn: 'My Strategy Now Is to Stay Quiet'
Published:Jan 16, 2009 || Duration: 00:14:55
Published:Jan 16, 2009 || Duration: 00:14:55
Gávea Investimentos' Arminio Fraga: 'We Are Still in Crisis Mode'
Published:Jan 14, 2009 || Duration: 00:25:45
Published:Jan 14, 2009 || Duration: 00:25:45
Banco Itaaú BBA's Candido Bracher: 'The Party Will Not Be as Fancy as Before'
Published:Jan 13, 2009 || Duration: 00:27:29
Published:Jan 13, 2009 || Duration: 00:27:29
The World Wildlife Fund's Carter Roberts: How to Connect the Dots between Corporate America and Conservation
Published:Jan 5, 2009 || Duration: 00:11:27
Published:Jan 5, 2009 || Duration: 00:11:27
Seth Goldman: Brewing Organic Tea with a Mission-based Business Model
Published:Jan 1, 2009 || Duration: 00:08:49
Published:Jan 1, 2009 || Duration: 00:08:49
2008
YouthAIDS' Kate Roberts: Using Marketing Skills and Media to Keep Young People Alive
Published:Dec 29, 2008 || Duration: 00:17:20
Published:Dec 29, 2008 || Duration: 00:17:20
Coca-Cola's John Brock: Sustainability Is No Longer 'Niche'
Published:Dec 26, 2008 || Duration: 00:15:57
Published:Dec 26, 2008 || Duration: 00:15:57
Room to Read's John Wood: Bringing the Power of Education to Children around the World
Published:Dec 23, 2008 || Duration: 00:18:34
Published:Dec 23, 2008 || Duration: 00:18:34
Bernardo Gradin: Our Goal Is to Become One of the 10 Most Valued Petrochemicals Companies
Published:Dec 18, 2008 || Duration: 00:16:47
Published:Dec 18, 2008 || Duration: 00:16:47
Alberto Duran: My Biggest Problem Is Creating Middle Management
Published:Dec 17, 2008 || Duration: 00:35:33
Published:Dec 17, 2008 || Duration: 00:35:33
The Son Also Rises: Donald Trump, Jr., on Real Estate Opportunities in Emerging Markets
Published:Dec 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:11:50
Published:Dec 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:11:50
Digital Network Group's Innovative IT Approach to Mentoring Both Students and Non-profits
Published:Nov 20, 2008 || Duration: 00:23:22
Published:Nov 20, 2008 || Duration: 00:23:22
High-leverage Innovation, Part Three: Lessons from the Auto Industry
Published:Nov 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:16:51
Published:Nov 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:16:51
High-leverage Innovation, Part Two: Models of Collaboration
Published:Nov 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:16:56
Published:Nov 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:16:56
High-leverage Innovation, Part One: Spending and Performance
Published:Nov 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:14:17
Published:Nov 10, 2008 || Duration: 00:14:17
Opportunities -- and Obstacles -- for the B2B Market in Tough Economic Times
Published:Nov 5, 2008 || Duration: 00:25:58
Published:Nov 5, 2008 || Duration: 00:25:58
Feeling the Pain: How the Financial Crisis Is Affecting Brazil, Russia, India and China
Published:Oct 29, 2008 || Duration: 00:19:37
Published:Oct 29, 2008 || Duration: 00:19:37
Richard Marston and Jeremy Siegel: Will the Bank Plan Revive Global Markets?
Published:Oct 15, 2008 || Duration: 00:23:31
Published:Oct 15, 2008 || Duration: 00:23:31
BCG's Hal Sirkin on 'Globality' and the New Two-way Street of Global Business
Published:Sep 26, 2008 || Duration: 00:18:56
Published:Sep 26, 2008 || Duration: 00:18:56
Jeremy Siegel on the Market: Rough Going for Now, but Stocks Still a Good Bet
Published:Sep 17, 2008 || Duration: 00:22:51
Published:Sep 17, 2008 || Duration: 00:22:51
Will its 'Chrome' Web Browser Put a Shine on Google's Long-term Strategy?
Published:Sep 3, 2008 || Duration: 00:23:16
Published:Sep 3, 2008 || Duration: 00:23:16
Emerging Technologies, Part 3: New Tools for a Collaborative Environment
Published:Aug 29, 2008 || Duration: 00:11:27
Published:Aug 29, 2008 || Duration: 00:11:27
Emerging Technologies, Part 2: Communicating Across Boundries
Published:Aug 22, 2008 || Duration: 00:10:02
Published:Aug 22, 2008 || Duration: 00:10:02
BCG-K@W Procurement Report: Part 8: Peformance-based Logistics
Published:Jul 14, 2008 || Duration: 00:21:22
Published:Jul 14, 2008 || Duration: 00:21:22
Jeremy Siegel on the Bear Market, Sky-high Oil Prices and other Bad News
Published:Jul 9, 2008 || Duration: 00:11:38
Published:Jul 9, 2008 || Duration: 00:11:38
