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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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Rethinking SEC Rules | Accounting
Early peeks at SEC notices increased information uncertainty.
December 13
Workplace Psychology | Organizational Behavior
Why Managers Need Mindful Workers
December 04
Client Management | Organizational Behavior
How clueless clients can hurt your business — and how to enlighten them.
November 30
Virtual Communities | Marketing
Both firm-sponsored and consumer-driven online communities offer value to businesses.
November 17
Mergers and Acquisitions | Marketing
Mergers can be disruptive, but a dual-goal strategy pays off in the long run.
November 14
Workplace Psychology | Organizational Behavior
Our imaginary, alternative self has a very real effect on how we work and live.
November 05
Stock Market | Accounting
Most recommendation revisions from stock analysts defy recent information from firm news.
November 05
Faith and Work | Organizational Behavior
Religious beliefs can help and harm business In unexpected ways.
October 21
Institutional Investing | Accounting
Widening the pool of informed investors might help reduce the cost of capital.
October 21
Leadership Succession | Strategy
Company performance and a female CEO's job survival can suffer if her predecessor was male.
October 21
