Present Value Podcast
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsPV Podcast spotlights the work of passionate and renowned thought-leaders for the benefit of curious listeners around the world. Episode guests share personal insights and experiences, provide unique perspectives, and offer words of wisdom.
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The History and Future of AI
June 08, 2022 21:45 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBFrom predictive algorithms to machine learning, artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in every industry. In this episode, Professor Soumitra Dutta talks about the history of AI and his future predictions on its application worldwide.
The Start-Up Journey: Bringing Ideas To Life
April 29, 2022 13:41 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe process of starting a business can be a roller-coaster! Co-Founders of Tangle, Will Mitchell and Nate Koweda talk to us about CornellTech, designing a new venture and the future of remote work.
From Paradox To Paradigm
December 08, 2021 04:23 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWith declining margins and price increases, hospitals need to deliver low-cost care without sacrificing the quality. Dr. Harry Cho explains how he tackles this task with his work at Mt. Sinai and NYU Health.
To Creativity... And Beyond!
November 10, 2021 04:02 - 40 minutes - 56 MBEntrepreneur, tech exec, and best-selling author - Scott Belsky - discusses how his journey through the crossroads of technology and creativity led him to where he is today: Adobe Chief Product Officer. Scott shares his view on why creativity is the new productivity and how we can challenge ourselves to become more creative, no matter what type of work we are doing.
NFLPA President: JC Tretter | From Big Red Football to the Cleveland Browns
September 23, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBNFLPA President and current starting center for the Cleveland Browns, JC TRETTER sat down with us last spring to discuss all things NFL. How do contract negotiations play out? How do you play a contact sport in the midst of a pandemic? How did he get to his position as president of the NFL players association? What was his path from Cornell to the NFL? After three years at Cornell, JC was drafted in the fourth round by the Green Bay Packers. He played with the Packers from 2013-2016 and th...
Beyond the Bank's Vault
May 24, 2021 21:05 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBWhat exactly does the FDIC do? Hear from CFO Bret Edwards about the FDIC’s key responsibilities, the future of banking, and tales from his career – from the 2008 financial crisis, to cryptocurrency trends, to GameStop.
Resilience and Reinvention
May 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAn all-American athlete, a cancer survivor, and a consultant, Chris Bordoni has experienced his share of adversity and reinvention. Now, he works with individuals and groups to help them achieve transformational change through the art of building resilience. In this episode, Chris chats about his background as an athlete, as an undergraduate at Cornell, an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, and his time at Boston Consulting Group. He and host Greg Wool discus...
Reefer Craze: When the Madness Subsides and the Science Sets In
April 21, 2021 02:41 - 41 minutes - 94.5 MBIn our latest episode, Professor Buckler discusses the inaugural course, cannabis, biology, society, and industry, as well as the historical and current-day context of cannabis. She also discusses her unique journey, from dropping out of high school and touring with a jazz band to teaching viticulture to getting her PhD in Maize genetics.
Victories On & Off the Court | Pro Squash Player, Danielle Letourneau
April 08, 2021 17:41 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBWhat does it take to become a top Professional Athlete? Cornell alum & Professional Squash Player, Danielle Letourneau discusses her training methods, practice routines, and what it’s like living and competing in Egypt on the latest episode!
Agility in eCommerce | How Colgate-Palmolive Navigated a Global Pandemic
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 47.2 MBThrust into the spotlight as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson alum Liz Riley has helped Colgate-Palmolive navigate the challenges in changing consumer behavior online. Liz sits down with host Paul Witko to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on eCommerce and shopping behaviors, striking the proper brand tone in uncertain times, and the future of marketing in the “new normal”. Along the way, Liz gives a peek behind the scenes of how Colgate pivoted specific strategies to continue serving...
From Script to Sound
March 12, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 104 MBHow does a Film Maker and Screenwriter produce an Audio Drama? How did stars, Aaron Paul and Krysten Ritter record their lines? Executive Producers, Ryan and Aaron explain it all.
From Script to Sound: Ryan Silbert & Aaron Tracy, Co-Creators of Audible’s Drama Series “The Coldest Case”
March 11, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 104 MBHow does a Film Maker and Screenwriter produce an Audio Drama? How did stars, Aaron Paul and Krysten Ritter record their lines? Executive Producers, Ryan and Aaron explain it all.
Cornell’s Legacy
February 22, 2021 23:22 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBProfessor Jon Parmenter is an associate professor at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, where he specializes in the history of indigenous peoples in the Northeast, particularly that of the Haudenosaunee. In addition to his professorship and research, he has served as a legal and historical consultant to several Haudenosaunee communities and was recognized as an expert in the history and ethnography of the Iroquois by the Ontario Superior Court. In this ...
Cornell’s Legacy as a Land Grant University | Jon Parmenter
February 22, 2021 22:22 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBProfessor Jon Parmenter is an associate professor at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, where he specializes in the history of indigenous peoples in the Northeast, particularly that of the Haudenosaunee. In addition to his professorship and research, he has served as a legal and historical consultant to several Haudenosaunee communities and was recognized as an expert in the history and ethnography of the Iroquois by the Ontario Superior Court. In this e...
Indigenous Dispossession and Cornell’s Legacy as a Land Grant University | Jon Parmenter
February 22, 2021 18:22 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBProfessor Jon Parmenter is an associate professor at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, where he specializes in the history of indigenous peoples in the Northeast, particularly that of the Haudenosaunee. In addition to his professorship and research, he has served as a legal and historical consultant to several Haudenosaunee communities and was recognized as an expert in the history and ethnography of the Iroquois by the Ontario Superior Court. In this ...
Lessons From History
February 09, 2021 00:01 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAs a Professor of History and Classics and the Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies at Cornell University, Barry Strauss is a recognized authority on leadership and the lessons of the great political and military leaders of the ancient world. He has authored eight books on ancient history, painting a fascinating portrayal of momentous events from assassination of Caesar to the Trojan War. His books have been translated into 14 languages, from French to Korean. His book, The Death ...
Why History Matters | Barry Strauss
February 08, 2021 23:01 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAs a Professor of History and Classics and the Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies at Cornell University, Barry Strauss is a recognized authority on leadership and the lessons of the great political and military leaders of the ancient world. He has authored eight books on ancient history, painting a fascinating portrayal of momentous events from assassination of Caesar to the Trojan War. His books have been translated into 14 languages, from French to Korean. His book, The Death o...
Why History Matters: Contemporary Lessons from the Ancient World | Barry Strauss
February 08, 2021 19:01 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAs a Professor of History and Classics and the Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies at Cornell University, Barry Strauss is a recognized authority on leadership and the lessons of the great political and military leaders of the ancient world. He has authored eight books on ancient history, painting a fascinating portrayal of momentous events from assassination of Caesar to the Trojan War. His books have been translated into 14 languages, from French to Korean. His book, The Death ...
Decisions and Psychological Ownership
January 26, 2021 00:14 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBProfessor Suzanne Shu specializes in the areas of behavioral economics and decision research. She focuses primarily on consumer self-control problems, consumption timing issues, and financial decision making during retirement. Professor Shu and host Paul Witko discuss foundational concepts in behavioral economics, looking at choice architecture and the idea of “nudges”. She also shares research around personal health decisions and sticking to a fitness goal. Lastly, Professor Shu goes into d...
Consumer Decision Making and Psychological Ownership | Suzanne Shu
January 25, 2021 23:14 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBProfessor Suzanne Shu specializes in the areas of behavioral economics and decision research. She focuses primarily on consumer self-control problems, consumption timing issues, and financial decision making during retirement. Professor Shu and host Paul Witko discuss foundational concepts in behavioral economics, looking at choice architecture and the idea of “nudges”. She also shares research around personal health decisions and sticking to a fitness goal. Lastly, Professor Shu goes into de...
An NBA Season Unlike Others | Mark Tatum
January 12, 2021 00:23 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAs the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the National Basketball Association, Mark Tatum has been influential in guiding and growing the league’s business expansion, including the spearheading of its international efforts. Mark sits down with host Paul Witko to discuss the NBA’s “bubble” plan to restart the season amidst a global pandemic and the league’s proactive commitment to social justice. Mark also comments on the league’s partnership with its stars, the impact of inte...
An NBA Season Unlike Any Other & The Path Ahead | Mark Tatum
January 11, 2021 23:23 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAs the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the National Basketball Association, Mark Tatum has been influential in guiding and growing the league’s business expansion, including the spearheading of its international efforts. Mark sits down with host Paul Witko to discuss the NBA’s “bubble” plan to restart the season amidst a global pandemic and the league’s proactive commitment to social justice. Mark also comments on the league’s partnership with its stars, the impact of inter...
Hollywood Walks the Pacific Tightrope
December 28, 2020 21:44 - 58 minutes - 135 MBChris Fenton has leveraged his experience in film production across Hollywood and China to share his lessons with America’s top diplomats, executives, and policy makers. He and host Greg Wool relive his story on becoming a producer, navigating China’s complex requirements for international films, and his hopes for the future of this delicate relationship between the world’s two strongest powers. Along the way, Chris explains what a producer does and how they make the difficult decisions of w...
Walking the Pacific Tightrope: How Hollywood and China Maintain a Growingly Tense Relationship | Chris Fenton
December 28, 2020 20:44 - 58 minutes - 135 MBChris Fenton has leveraged his experience in film production across Hollywood and China to share his lessons with America’s top diplomats, executives, and policy makers. He and host Greg Wool relive his story on becoming a producer, navigating China’s complex requirements for international films, and his hopes for the future of this delicate relationship between the world’s two strongest powers. Along the way, Chris explains what a producer does and how they make the difficult decisions of wh...
A Game of Chess
December 15, 2020 07:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBLourdes Casanova discusses the rise of Chinese multinational companies and the growth of the Chinese economy in a discussion with Present Value host Ghady Arida. The conversation starts off with a discussion about strategic mergers and acquisitions conducted by Chinese companies after the financial crisis of 2008. This M&A activity allowed Chinese companies to expand internationally, acquire knowledge, and improve their industries. She also discusses the challenges, such as brand recognition...
A Game of Chess: The Rise of Chinese Multinationals | Lourdes Casanova
December 15, 2020 06:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBLourdes Casanova discusses the rise of Chinese multinational companies and the growth of the Chinese economy in a discussion with Present Value host Ghady Arida. The conversation starts off with a discussion about strategic mergers and acquisitions conducted by Chinese companies after the financial crisis of 2008. This M&A activity allowed Chinese companies to expand internationally, acquire knowledge, and improve their industries. She also discusses the challenges, such as brand recognition,...
Collaboration for Optimality
November 30, 2020 23:26 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBErica Dawson discusses the benefits of practicing and developing negotiation skills, common strategies and tactics, and the ethics of lying during a negotiation. As Director of the Cornell Engineering Leadership Program, Professor Dawson reflects on how negotiations and leadership overlap as well as the difference between a leader and a manager. An avid skydiver, the conversation ends with Dawson’s thoughts on courage. Erica Dawson is the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Leadership Progra...
Collaboration for Optimal Results: An Invitation to Negotiate | Erica Dawson
November 30, 2020 22:26 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBErica Dawson discusses the benefits of practicing and developing negotiation skills, common strategies and tactics, and the ethics of lying during a negotiation. As Director of the Cornell Engineering Leadership Program, Professor Dawson reflects on how negotiations and leadership overlap as well as the difference between a leader and a manager. An avid skydiver, the conversation ends with Dawson’s thoughts on courage. Erica Dawson is the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Leadership Program...
Power: How and Why We Underestimate Our Own Influence | Vanessa Bohns
November 16, 2020 07:53 - 49 minutes - 45 MBVanessa Bohns has focused her research on social influence and the psychology of compliance and consent. In particular, she examines the extent to which people recognize the influence they have over others. She and host Greg Wool discuss influence in the workplace, including a deep dive into the reasons managers often underestimate the power they have over their directs, as well as the subtle complications relating to workplace romance. She also shares research involving "voluntary searches”...
Beyond the Buzz
October 21, 2020 23:16 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, Michelle Duguid discusses the effects of diversity on group performance, its relationship to status, power, and influence, and the importance of sponsorship and allyship within organizations. Newly appointed Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the College of Business, Duguid also reflects on what those three words really mean and how they inform her vision for change. Michelle Duguid is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and an Associate P...
Beyond the Buzz: A Conversation About Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging | Dean Michelle Duguid
October 21, 2020 22:16 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, Michelle Duguid discusses the effects of diversity on group performance, its relationship to status, power, and influence, and the importance of sponsorship and allyship within organizations. Newly appointed Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the College of Business, Duguid also reflects on what those three words really mean and how they inform her vision for change. Michelle Duguid is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and an Associate Pr...
Goals, Food, and Social Interactions | Kaitlin Woolley
September 22, 2020 05:31 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBKaitlin Woolley discusses the psychology behind goal pursuit and motivation, information avoidance, and the role food consumption plays in facilitating social connection. A rising star in the field of marketing, Professor Woolley also reflects upon the most influential mentors and educators throughout her life. Kaitlin Woolley is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the SC Johnson Cornell College of Business. She is also the Clifford H. Whitcomb Faculty Fellow and Co-director of the cen...
Goal Pursuit, Information Avoidance, and Social Connection Around Food | Kaitlin Woolley
September 22, 2020 00:31 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBKaitlin Woolley discusses the psychology behind goal pursuit and motivation, information avoidance, and the role food consumption plays in facilitating social connection. A rising star in the field of marketing, Professor Woolley also reflects upon the most influential mentors and educators throughout her life. Kaitlin Woolley is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the SC Johnson Cornell College of Business. She is also the Clifford H. Whitcomb Faculty Fellow and Co-director of the cen...
Multisensory Branding: Mastercard CMO | Raja Rajamannar
August 21, 2020 22:54 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBRaja Rajamannar, the Chief Marketing Officer at Mastercard, shares his thoughts about building a brand in today’s world. Raja discusses his career journey spanning everything from consumer packaged goods to financial services and technology. A pioneer in the field of marketing, Raja introduces the concept of “multisensory branding” and describes how Mastercard has developed a sonic brand that captures its identity. Raja also discusses the 2019 re-branding of Mastercard and explores the chang...
Multisensory Branding & Redefining an Iconic Brand | Raja Rajamannar
August 21, 2020 17:54 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBRaja Rajamannar, the Chief Marketing Officer at Mastercard, shares his thoughts about building a brand in today’s world. Raja discusses his career journey spanning everything from consumer packaged goods to financial services and technology. A pioneer in the field of marketing, Raja introduces the concept of “multisensory branding” and describes how Mastercard has developed a sonic brand that captures its identity. Raja also discusses the 2019 re-branding of Mastercard and explores the chang...
Sports Analytics: The Science of Winning | Doug Fearing
July 27, 2020 01:50 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDoug Fearing discusses how a background in computer science led first to academia and then to the world of professional sports. Doug touches on what has changed in the world of sports analytics in the last decade, including a shift from descriptive statistics to 2D and 3D kinematic analyses of player movement, and the differences between how a team’s payroll budget affects assessment of a player’s value. Doug also speaks to the ways his work in baseball can be applied to other major sports i...
The Science of Winning: A Career in Sports Analytics | Doug Fearing
July 26, 2020 20:50 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDoug Fearing discusses how a background in computer science led first to academia and then to the world of professional sports. Doug touches on what has changed in the world of sports analytics in the last decade, including a shift from descriptive statistics to 2D and 3D kinematic analyses of player movement, and the differences between how a team’s payroll budget affects assessment of a player’s value. Doug also speaks to the ways his work in baseball can be applied to other major sports i...
Nutritional Science
June 30, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBProfessor T. Colin Campbell joins us for an interview on a range of topics relating to nutrition, whole-foods plant-based diet, and academic freedom. The conversation explores the definition of nutrition in the context of his research in China that revealed the relationship between animal protein consumption and chronic diseases as well as the correct way to think about diet. Campbell also reflects on the pushback on his research he experienced from policymakers and industries and asserts th...
Nutritional Science and Academic Freedom | T. Colin Campbell
June 30, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBProfessor T. Colin Campbell joins us for an interview on a range of topics relating to nutrition, whole-foods plant-based diet, and academic freedom. The conversation explores the definition of nutrition in the context of his research in China that revealed the relationship between animal protein consumption and chronic diseases as well as the correct way to think about diet. Campbell also reflects on the pushback on his research he experienced from policymakers and industries and asserts the...
The Merger: Tech & Innovation
May 25, 2020 19:33 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBProfessor Gautam Ahuja distinguishes between two different types of innovations for a firm, generative appropriability and primary appropriability. He then discusses how a firm can better organize itself to encourage innovation, through investments in fundamental or basic research and, counterintuitively, tighter controls on R&D budgets. Professor Ahuja also discusses what motivated him to leave an attractive job as a regional sales manager, to become a professor and shares some of the chall...
Innovation, Technological Mergers, and The Pursuit of Teaching | Gautam Ahuja
May 25, 2020 18:33 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBProfessor Gautam Ahuja distinguishes between two different types of innovations for a firm, generative appropriability and primary appropriability. He then discusses how a firm can better organize itself to encourage innovation, through investments in fundamental or basic research and, counterintuitively, tighter controls on R&D budgets. Professor Ahuja also discusses what motivated him to leave an attractive job as a regional sales manager, to become a professor and shares some of the challe...
Innovation, Technological Mergers, and The Pursuit of Teaching | Gautam Ahuja
May 25, 2020 14:33 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBProfessor Gautam Ahuja distinguishes between two different types of innovations for a firm, generative appropriability and primary appropriability. He then discusses how a firm can better organize itself to encourage innovation, through investments in fundamental or basic research and, counterintuitively, tighter controls on R&D budgets. Professor Ahuja also discusses what motivated him to leave an attractive job as a regional sales manager, to become a professor and shares some of the chall...
Capitalism and Democracy | Louis Hyman
May 04, 2020 17:43 - 51 minutes - 46.2 MBLouis Hyman discusses the rise of the gig economy and how the gig economy is a consequence of “income volatility.” He discusses the ways businesses and the federal government can support gig economy workers as well as the current “productivity paradox.” He then discusses the history of personal debt in the United States and the tools that were created to expand the use of credit. He also discusses changes to the provision of consumer credit post-2008 financial crisis and his thoughts on whet...
The History of Capitalism and Democracy | Louis Hyman
May 04, 2020 12:43 - 51 minutes - 46.2 MBLouis Hyman discusses the rise of the gig economy and how the gig economy is a consequence of “income volatility.” He discusses the ways businesses and the federal government can support gig economy workers as well as the current “productivity paradox.” He then discusses the history of personal debt in the United States and the tools that were created to expand the use of credit. He also discusses changes to the provision of consumer credit post-2008 financial crisis and his thoughts on whet...
Perspectives on COVID-19
April 02, 2020 08:23 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBFor this special edition episode covering the COVID-19 pandemic, the Present Value team connected with some of Cornell’s top minds to discuss various aspects of the crisis. Dean Andrew Karolyi, Dean Lynn Wooten, Professors Li Chen, Vishal Gaur, and Kaitlin Woolley discuss the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, crisis leadership, supply chain disruptions and retail operations, as well as personal motivation amidst social distancing. Andrew Karolyi is the Deputy Dean and College Dean fo...
Perspectives on COVID-19 | Andrew Karolyi, Lynn Wooten, Li Chen, Vishal Gaur, and Kaitlin Woolley
April 02, 2020 03:23 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBFor this special edition episode covering the COVID-19 pandemic, the Present Value team connected with some of Cornell’s top minds to discuss various aspects of the crisis. Dean Andrew Karolyi, Dean Lynn Wooten, Professors Li Chen, Vishal Gaur, and Kaitlin Woolley discuss the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, crisis leadership, supply chain disruptions and retail operations, as well as personal motivation amidst social distancing. Andrew Karolyi is the Deputy Dean and College Dean fo...
Promotions, Demotions, & Emotions
March 02, 2020 08:37 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWaldman discusses his decades of research into labor economics, including the role of job promotions, the benefits of lateral moves, and how resume padding may improve social welfare. He also describes his research in rational thinking, planned obsolescence, and product bundling and tying. He reflects on the personal life lessons he learned from his father, who survived the Holocaust. Professor Waldman teaches Economics at the CU MBA Program. He first joined Cornell in 1991 and received a ...
Job Promotions and Life Lessons | Michael Waldman
March 02, 2020 07:37 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWaldman discusses his decades of research into labor economics, including the role of job promotions, the benefits of lateral moves, and how resume padding may improve social welfare. He also describes his research in rational thinking, planned obsolescence, and product bundling and tying. He reflects on the personal life lessons he learned from his father, who survived the Holocaust. Professor Waldman teaches Economics at the CU MBA Program. He first joined Cornell in 1991 and received a B...
Job Promotions, Rational Thinking, and Life Lessons | Michael Waldman
March 02, 2020 03:37 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBProfessor Michael Waldman, a Professor of Economics at Johnson, discusses his decades of research into labor economics, including the role of job promotions, the benefits of lateral moves, and how resume padding may improve social welfare. He also describes his research in rational thinking, planned obsolescence, and product bundling and tying. At the end of the interview, he reflects on the personal life lessons he learned from his father, who survived the Holocaust. Professor Waldman is ...
Social Media, Influencers, and Investors
February 06, 2020 23:07 - 42 minutes - 44.4 MBFrom being too overconfident when picking stocks to anchoring on a low number when buying a car - Guggenmos and Rennekamp illustrate the common biases that individuals face and connect these to managerial decisions. They also discuss their newly coined term I-FOMO, Investor Fear of Missing Out, which is used to assess how changing investor communication practices are impacting everyday investors. Professor Ryan Guggenmos and Professor Kristina Rennekamp (MS '11 and PhD '12) introduce the f...