Innovation

How Pattern-based Thinking Gives Companies an Edge

  • Jan 18
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Glimpses of today’s new business models are found in the patterns of the most successful companies of yore, according to Wharton’s Eric K. Clemons.

Why Open Banking Represents a Seismic Shift for Fintech

Fintech executive Jane Barratt of MX Technologies discusses the promises and pitfalls of 'open banking.'

Talent on Tap: Why Online Labor Platforms Are Taking Off

People leverage the gig economy to get a ride on Uber or hire plumbers. In a tight labor market, companies should consider using online labor platforms, too, according to this[…]

How the Blockchain Ushers in a New Form of Trust

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today, but confusion exists about what it is exactly. Wharton's Kevin Werbach provides clarity in his new book.

From Book to Bank: How a Fintech Firm Found Its Calling

Puerto Rico-based Arival Bank focuses on regulatory compliance to work with high-risk customers, according to CEO Vladislav Solodkiy.

Using AI and Video to Learn How the World Works

Simple actions like waving hello to a friend are easily recognized by humans but would confound machines. A startup based in Canada and Germany has had a breakthrough on that[…]

What Traits Entrepreneurs Need to Succeed

Audacity and courage are among the hallmarks of successful startup founders, according to panelists at the recent Wharton India Economic Forum.

Don’t Call It ‘Shark Tank’: Competing for Capital on ‘The Pitch’

Three Philadelphia startups competed for investors in 'The Pitch' podcast, which recorded its first live event recently at Wharton. Who will win?

How AI-based Systems Can Improve Medical Outcomes

AI has the potential to boost medical outcomes while lowering costs in the U.S. health care system. In this opinion piece, experts propose one way of implementing AI using a[…]

Amazon, AI and Medical Records: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

Amazon's new AI service lets machines comb patient medical records. While the potential benefits are big, risks to patient privacy call for appropriate regulation, experts say.

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