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Startups | Strategy
In startup accelerator programs, gender diversity alone doesn't engage investors — what matters more is that founder and mentor teams align in their gender composition.
6 Feb
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Finance | FinanceNew research shows how firms use hurdle rates differently in practice than finance theory predicts.23 Jan
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AI | FinanceProfessor Kerry Back received the 2025 Financial Management Association’s Innovation in Teaching Award. We sat down with him to talk about how AI is changing finance — and the way we teach it.6 Jan
Data Centers | Strategy
A new study shows why some facilities cluster in cities for speed and access, while others move to rural regions in search of scale and lower costs.
12 Dec
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Social Ventures | StrategyFor social ventures rooted in marginalized communities, sharing their origin story can deter mainstream customers due to fear of stigma transfer.21 Nov
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Financial Markets | FinanceA new study finds that “look-ahead bias” makes trading strategies appear highly profitable in published research, even though they fail in the real world.7 Nov
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Regulation | More
Repealed rule would do nothing to end energy industry corruption.
February 23
Workplace Emotions | Organizational Behavior
A leader who shows a human range of emotions during a product recall comes across as powerful.
February 14
Family-Owned Business | Strategy
In a family firm, some things are worth more than money.
February 07
Global Business | Strategy
State-owned enterprises need to closely analyze potential overseas investments.
February 04
Rethinking SEC Rules | Finance
Changing short-selling rules alters stock prices and company choices.
January 26
Small Business | More
An adored small business goes on the block, and no buyers care.
January 08
Healthcare | More
Could the MD/MBA be a first step in healing a broken health care system?
January 07
Investment Banking | Finance
Long-term relationships between investors and underwriters influence pricing and trading.
January 07
Workplace Discrimination | Organizational Behavior
Obese men face significant discrimination in retail settings, both as clients and employees.
December 14
Business Partnerships | Strategy
The strongest business alliances are built not just on strategic fit but on trust, informal ties and ongoing relationship work.
December 14
