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Michael Purves - Do You Need to Study CS to Succeed on Wall Street?

Michael Purves, the Chief Global Strategist and Head of Equity Derivatives Strategy at Weeden & Co., would argue that there will always be a place for people trained in economics, policy, and business.

BT Events, Interviews, Event Coverage, International ConferenceHannah PoulerNovember 20, 2018finance, ic18, technology, Wall Street, education, computer science, quant, trading

Hivebike: Inserting Bikes in the Sharing Economy

Hivebike was developed one year ago by a team of students at Swarthmore College. The project lead, Hunter, first had the idea to found Hivebike after a visit to China, where he was surprised to see how efficient the Mobike program in China was.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceGrace KortumNovember 20, 2018ic18, entrepreneurship, startup, student startup, social impact, bike, sustainability

Calabash Water - Hydrating Humanity

Seven students from Emory University are creating a line of stainless steel water bottles. What sets their product apart from the competition?

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceHannah PoulerNovember 20, 2018social impact, environmental impacts, entrepreneurship, water, social media, student startup, student entrepreneur

An Inside Look at Cloud Agronomics

Cloud Agronomics is a student-run organization founded by Brown undergraduates. The team met at a conference, where they decided to explore the viability of solar energy for sustained flight.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceMaxwell ChungNovember 20, 2018impact, technology, startup, student startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, cloud, solar energy, food waste

Strella Biotech

The team, led by Katherine Sizov and Reginald Lamaute, has created a biosensor that can accurately predict when apples in storage rooms have become ripe.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceGrace HongNovember 20, 2018biotech, food, technology, student startup, entrepreneurship, female founders, engineering, energy engineering, founder advice

Looking Forward: Coding It Forward

For a college student pursuing a career in tech, there seems to be one set path: get a secure job at Facebook or Google. However, Coding It Forward (CIF), a startup initiated by Harvard student Chris Kuang and Wellesley College graduate Rachel Dodell, gives students interested in tech another option.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Technology, Interviews, International ConferenceRhea ParkNovember 19, 2018entrepreneurship, student entrepreneur, student founder, education, coding, cs, ic18

Lloyd Howell on Having a Non-Linear Career Path

Lloyd Howell’s career path is anything but linear.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceHannah PoulerNovember 19, 2018career, ic18, opportunity

Steve Forbes: A Founder’s Reflection, Looking Forward

What do Henry Ford, Israel, antibiotics, and the Bank of Italy all have in common? They were all key examples used by Steve Forbes during his thought-provoking keynote speech at the 44th iteration of Business Today’s International Conference: a compelling speech dedicated to lauding the importance of innovation.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Finance & Business, Interviews, International ConferenceLiza MilovNovember 19, 2018ic18, founder, leadership, forbes, advice, failure, future of work

An Interview with Larry Hilsheimer of Greif, Inc.

Larry Hilsheimer, Executive Vice President and CFO at Greif, Inc., a leader in industrial packaging solutions, sat down with students attending Business Today’s 44th International Conference to discuss his experience working in a wide range of corporate environments, being involved with charitable causes, and making the most of his education.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceGrace KortumNovember 19, 2018ic18, career, culture

Bombas: Developing a Company, Developing an Identity

The name Bombas socks may sound odd, but the meaning of the name stems from the Latin word for bumblebee. Dave Heath, one of the co-founders of the company, discusses his sock brand’s mission stems from altruism, just as bees work.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, Lifestyle, International ConferenceRhea ParkNovember 19, 2018entrepreneurship, fashion, ic18, social impact

John Ramsay: Adapting to the Future Workplace

John Ramsay, the Chief Market Policy Officer of Investors Exchange (IEX), wants to shift the narrative revolving around the future of work and what it means for people of all backgrounds.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceMaya EashwaranNovember 19, 2018ic18, advice, technology, career, dodd frank, finance

Democratized Exclusivity: Ed Scheetz’s Vision of a Boutique Hotel

In a temporary housing market that is oversaturated by chain hotels and short-term apartment rentals, real estate mogul Ed Scheetz is working to create a unique hotel experience.

Interviews, Event Coverage, BT Events, International ConferenceHannah PoulerNovember 19, 2018ic18, exclusivity, democratization, boutique hotels, hospitality industry

Machine Learning and the Importance of Rapid Experimentation: A Conversation with Moody’s Analytics Keith Berry

Keith Berry has been through it all in the tech world: from a programmer, to an electrical engineer, to a data systems head, to a program director for one of the top analytics companies. Through his career, Berry has accumulated over twenty-five years of experience and is a source ripe with knowledge when it comes to the evolution of technology.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceCharlie BaginNovember 19, 2018ic18, technology, ai, blockchain, artificial intelligence

Managing Sustainability, Technology, and Profitability

All three leaders strongly felt that successfully innovative companies and business leaders understand how to take something disruptive and transform it into a sustainable change

BT EventsEmilie SzemrajNovember 26, 2017International Conference, Steve Washburn, Ramboll Environ, Bruno Sarda, NRG Energy, Juan Pablo Zamorano, Colgate, sustainability, social responsibility

Innovation through Social Media Marketing

Social media is increasingly prominent in our day to day lives. However, social media is a constant changing landscape. With some even claiming that social media is the “death of democracy through manipulation.”

BT Events, InterviewsGabrielle JabreNovember 26, 2017International Conference, social media, Carlos Dominguez, Sprinklr, consulting

Jennifer Abbondanza, VP of Corporate Initiatives at NBC: Maintaining a Personal Touch in Innovation

The clear passion, focus, and emphasis on human interaction that Mrs. Abbondanza brought helped elevate her presence at the International Conference to a completely different level.

BT Events, InterviewsLiza MilovNovember 26, 2017International Conference