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An Interview with John Rainey (CFO and EVP of Global Customer Operations at PayPal)

“As money becomes digital and the world moves to mobile technology, we are benefiting from strong tailwinds.”

All, Fall 2018, Interviews, PrintHannah PoulerFebruary 5, 2019paypal, tech, business, money, digital, venmo, mobile payment, finance

A Dormant Industry Nearing Eruption

Insurtech startups...companies that use cutting-edge technology such as machine learning to maximize savings, efficiency, and user experience, have stormed to the forefront of the insurance industry.

All, Finance & Business, Technology, Fall 2018, PrintLilly ChadwickFebruary 4, 2019insurance, health insurance, insurtech startup, startup, entrepreneurship, tech, oscar health, lemonade, future, gamechanger

The Crown Juul of the Tobacco Industry

“Juuling.” This word has become commonplace among youths in the U.S.. But what is a Juul, why has it become such a sensation, and why is the startup now valued at $15 billion?

All, Technology, Fall 2018, PrintGabrielle JabreFebruary 1, 2019juuling, Juul, smoking, teens, youth, company, business, technology, bluetooth, young, e-cig, e-cigarettes, addiction, health, nicotine, cigarettes, uk, us, tobacco, popular, trend, usb, modern

An Interview with Bruno Sarda: Head of Sustainability at NRG

“Sustainability can’t be just for people who can afford it, because in fact the people who can least afford it are the ones who will suffer the most from the effects of climate change.”

Outsmarting Ourselves? Smart Tech and its Impact on Insurance

How is insurance linked to the Internet of Things? Smart tech will minimize human and equipment error, in part thanks to data algorithms.

All, Technology, Fall 2018, PrintBusiness TodayJanuary 30, 2019tech, business, smart tech, future of work, internet of things, iot, insurance, hacking, smart home, self-driving, millennial, change

Instagram and Empowerment: Social Media Marketing in the Digital Age

A new wave of female-focused companies are creating a new paradigm of brand-customer interaction that focuses on creating a community and bringing their customers closer than ever.

All, Lifestyle, Fall 2018, PrintOlivia ZhangJanuary 29, 2019glossier, makeup, the wing, Refinery29, instagram, empowerment, female, startups, entrepreneurship, election, self-care, feminism, brand, social activism, community, customer, branding, social media, lifestyle

Interview with Steve Forbes (EIC of Forbes Magazine and Co-Founder of Business Today)

Steve Forbes on Business Today being a student-run magazine: “Students are more likely to be open to listening to their peers, not to adults, or to people who are in a different phase of their own lives.“

All, Interviews, Fall 2018, PrintBusiness TodayJanuary 28, 2019forbes, magazine, print, media, interview, student-run, publish, publication, leadership

The Life and Death of the E-Reader

The notion that content, not hardware, has sustained Amazon’s Kindle empire is reflected in a less-discussed offshoot of the digital book industry.

All, Finance & Business, Technology, Fall 2018, PrintMallory WilliamsonJanuary 25, 2019amazon, books, e-reader, e-books, online, kindle, reader, reading, industry, business, print book, print, borders, content, book industry, publishing

Demanding from On-Demand

“Quick and easy delivery” is the tagline of the so called On-Demand economy. However, with the speed with which these start-ups deliver their service, failure might inevitably be the outcome.

All, Finance & Business, Fall 2018, PrintBusiness TodayJanuary 24, 2019on-demand, on demand, economy, gig economy, uber, lyft, revolution, pricin, wages, worker, market, management, executive, interface, tech, company, responsibility, employment, self-employment, workers, benefits, innovation, flexibility, future of work

Video Game Changers

eSports players can make a solid career and lifestyle out of what was once seen as just a hobby.

All, Culture, Fall 2018, PrintMark AgostinelliJanuary 23, 2019esport, tournament, nba, video games, gamechanger, game, sports, gamers, twitch

An Interview with Alex Williamson (Chief Brand Officer at Bumble)

Alex Williamson speaks on empowering women, diversifying the workplace, and revolutionizing our relationships.

All, Interviews, Fall 2018, PrintHannah PoulerJanuary 22, 2019bumble, dating, online dating, love, relationships, tech, revolution, women, feminism, community, business, apps, female founders, ceo, startup, fund, venture capital, funding, minority, connections, connect, people, connecting people, entrepreneurship

Next Gen Mobility

Tedious though the commute may be, it is important to development, and represents a huge frontier for change. So what’s happening?

All, Fall 2018, Technology, PrintAustin StiefelmaierJanuary 21, 2019transportation, uber, taxi, tesla, car, tech, truck, hybrid, electric, energy, self-driving cars, change, mobility, city, density, automobile, consumer, millennial, autonomous, autonomous cars, autonomous vehicles, connecting people

Lending an Ear: the Rise of Podcast and Radio

Today, two notable phenomena have emerged as a result of broadcast’s increasing digestibility: the increasing ubiquity of podcasts and the greater presence of college-based radio stations.

All, Culture, News & AnalysisGrace HongJanuary 18, 2019radio, podcast, serial, listen, ear, marketing, audio, content, media, news, talk shows, streaming

When the Arctic Melts: Interests In the Freezing North

On top of the resources and shipping routes that countries will undoubtedly be prone to claim, the Arctic Sea itself is an interesting new border for the nations in the Arctic Circle.

All, International, News & Analysis, PoliticsMaxwell ChungJanuary 17, 2019arctic, climate change, global warming, icebergs, melting, warming, carbon, geopolitics, nasa, Russia, shipping, transportation, costs, trade, route, travel, asia, market, economy, business

A Reflection of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

By capitalizing on a previously extinct style of entertainment mostly found in children’s books, implementing the interactive “choose-your-own-adventure” idea may be Netflix’s best marketing ploy yet.

All, CultureMark AgostinelliJanuary 16, 2019bandersnatch, netflix, black mirror, tech, new, entrepreneurship, television, tv, movie, film, fan, engagement, adventure, marketing, game, data, story, storytelling, streaming

Cruising Reimagined

These expedition cruises are certainly not your typical, beaches-and-palm-trees destinations that you’d expect from a cruise.

All, LifestyleCharlie BaginJanuary 15, 2019cruise, luxury, ship, travel, expedition, experience, experience economy, vacation, destination, adventure, transportation

When Will the Beauty Revolution Come to America?

Everyone has insecurities they’d like to hide and features they’d want to enhance. So why haven’t men turned to makeup as well?

All, Culture, LifestyleRhea ParkJanuary 14, 2019kpop, fashion, makeup, style, culture, international, korea, south korea, men, women, feminity, feminism, lifestyle

Australia’s Crusade on Encryption

Back in December, Australia’s legislature passed an unprecedented and far-reaching cybersecurity law—the first of its kind globally. This law, called the Assistance and Access Bill, gives authorities unlimited access to data and information protected by end-to-end encryption.

All, International, TechnologyLyubomir HadjiyskiJanuary 11, 2019tech, law, technology, encryption, cybersecurity, protection, protect, user, consumer, customer, apple, Australia, civil society, free speech, freedom, terrorism, anti-terrorism, security

It’s Quali-tea: How Boba Became a Craze

Boba. Pearl Milk Tea. Bubble Tea. But no matter what you call it, this sweet, delectable drink has, since its creation, captured the hearts and stomachs of people all across the world.

All, CultureGrace XuJanuary 11, 2019boba, bubble tea, milk tea, food, culture, drink, asia, american, history, change, evolution, adaptation

A Mind of Its Own: The Question of Automated Policy

In corporate boardrooms, compliance and legal departments, and even politics, could we start seeing more and more automation?

All, News & Analysis, Technology, Finance & BusinessEmily ChestonJanuary 10, 2019legal, automation, policy, public policy, tech, artificial intelligence, AI, policymakers, system, algorithm, technology, corporate, compliance, politics