Innovation

The Next Legal Challenge: Getting Law Firms to Use Analytics

Lawyers are reluctant to use big data and predictive analytics, partly because of the risk-averse nature of the legal field. But attorney Dave Walton and Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar say the benefits are worth it.

How the U.S. Can Regain Its Manufacturing Edge

With advanced technologies likely to automate almost 60% of factory tasks, manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer a competitive advantage, says Boston Consulting Group’s Justin Rose.

The Science of Breakthroughs: What Holds Some Ideas Back?

New Wharton research looks at the spread of breakthroughs in the life sciences, offering new insights on why some ideas take off and others fade away.

Can Wearables Convince Patients to Be More Proactive?

Johnson & Johnson has partnered with Apple to research whether the tech company’s smartwatch can be used to help with early detection of atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart condition.

When and How Entrepreneurs Pivot

Wharton’s Jacqueline Kirtley studied seven early-stage firms in the energy and cleantech sector to learn how strategic changes actually play out in the startup world.

How Insurance Companies Are Coping with Digital Transformation

The insurance industry is facing its most profound disruption in decades. It is partnering with 'insurtech' startups to digitally transform, says RGAX CEO Dennis Barnes.

The 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge: Finding a Way to Cool India More Efficiently

The winner of the 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge is Aerate, a venture that wants to reduce the devastating effects of climate change by building a more energy efficient air conditioner.

Finding STEM’s ‘Gone Girls’: Why Women Innovators Need a New Deal

Though women have made great strides in science education and the C-suite, they are largely missing from patents. What should be done?

Can Algorithms Diagnose Disease Better Than Doctors?

AI holds great promise for medical advancements. Researchers discuss how algorithms can be used boost patient outcomes.

Banking on the Future of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere, predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee.

Don’t Panic: The Digital Revolution Isn’t as Unusual as You Think

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s new book puts the digital revolution into historical context, placing it along a timeline of other disruptive transformations.

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