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Triumph of the underdog: How to beat the odds as a startup
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Nike, Netflix, and Amazon are global powerhouses, but they all were once the new business on the block. Here’s how they beat the odds as startups.
3 insights about the digital economy from a new MIT podcast
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Experts talk about the rise of TikTok, the power of social media, and why we should be cautious about artificial intelligence.
Study finds mutual fund disclosures are unnecessarily complex
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Retail investors often make poor choices when selecting mutual funds. Are complex disclosures to blame?
Midcareer advice from 4 supply chain professionals
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Four MIT Sloan alumni share their executive-level insights on the future of supply chain, the unexpected aspects of the industry, and what advice they’d offer rising professionals.
4 visions for the future of retail
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How retail stores and companies can thrive in the experience economy.
Doing the math on emotional, financial costs of menopause
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Digital health executive Alessandra Henderson wants to talk about the emotional and financial burden of menopause.
3 reminders for managers in a hybrid work environment
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Hybrid work offers flexibility and opportunity, but without clear expectations and employee resources, managers risk a divided and disadvantaged workforce.
‘Climate Future’: What to do if reducing emissions isn’t enough?
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In a new book, MIT Sloan professor Robert Pindyck says we must invest in climate adaptation — hybrid crops, sea walls, geoengineering, and more.
Data is the key to overcoming the ‘new digital divide’
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Four ways to make sure your company is on the right side of the digital divide between data-driven companies and those struggling with data strategy.
10 smart — not soft — skills for leaders
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In her new book, MIT Sloan international faculty fellow Loredana Padurean shares 10 smart skills to help leaders manage the most complex of variables: people.





