Boston University School of Management

The (Doubtful) Wisdom of Crowds

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Business Policy and Law Professor Bill Samuelson discusses the dubious wisdom of crowds. What happens when one person has disproportionate influence? What happens when the decision-making crowd is misinformed? How do marketers exploit the concept of crowd wisdom?

The Role of Helping Behavior in Organizations

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Innovation Stine Grodal discusses the role of helping behavior in organizations, especially among knowledge workers. Her work identifies effective strategies for seeking or providing help.

The New Mindset on Mentoring

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Organizational Behavior Professor Kathy Kram discusses the role of mentoring in career development. Specifically, she talks about the new mindset that emphasizes small network creation and continual reassessment of your developmental needs.

Changes in Ethics Instruction

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Business Policy and Law Professor Susan Samuelson discusses the ways ethics instruction has changed since Enron. In particular, she explains how it has become more important to examine the practice of ethics than the philosophical theory behind it.

Research and Faculty at the School of Management

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senior Associate Dean of the School of Management Mike Lawson discusses research and faculty at the School of Management, including an overview of faculty research, recruitment efforts, emerging synergies of scholarship, and departmental changes.
(9:48)

Growth Engine for Acquisition

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Vinit Nijhawan, director of enterprise at the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization(ITEC) answers the following questions: What makes a startup an attractive acquisition? What should entrepreneurs keep in mind as they’re growing their startup if they want to sell the company?
(2:30)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan

The MS·MBA Value

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The School's Dean, Louis E. Lataif, discusses the value of of our signature program, the MS·MBA, a 21-month dual-degree option for forward-thinking business students looking for that extra edge in the marketplace.

Read more about the MS·MBA program and some of its students:

MS·MBA Students
	Carolyn Yaka MS·MBA'10, Strategy
	Jesse Brooks MS·MBA'10
	Laura Plattner MS·MBA'10, Public & Nonprofit Management
	John Tepe MS·MBA'10, Entrepreneurship
	Anthony Gyamfi MS·MBA'10

Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in the Current Economic Climate

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Vinit Nijawan, director of enterprise for the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC) discusses VC Funding in the Current Economic Climate.
(2:47)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Soft Landings for International Startups

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Carol Hoopes, Associate Director, Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC), explains the award-winning support ITEC's International Incubator Program provides for overseas companies entering the US market. She also addresses some of the challenges the global entrepreneur faces today, and then outlines some winning solutions.
(7:20)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Executive-in-Residence and Director of the Public and Nonprofit Management Program Kristen McCormack talks about the rise of social entrepreneurs across both revenue-generating businesses and traditional nonprofit models.
(5:35)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Paul McManus discusses the emergence of entrepreneurial initiatives in the area of global sustainability.
(1:55)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Incubating Business at Boston University

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Director of Business Incubation at Boston University and Senior Advisor for Corporate Development at the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC) Cliff Robinson discusses the many resources the University provides select entrepreneurs to help commercialize new technologies and establish new businesses.

(7:05)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Beth Goldstein, Faculty Director for BU's Online Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program, gives insight on successful small business marketing in today's tough economy. Among her pieces of advice: Marketing should never be focused on the product or service, Goldstein explains; instead it should target the customer.

(3:42)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Supporting the New Entrepreneur

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Rosen, Director of the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC) discusses ITEC's focus on the new entrepreneur and the growing role of entrepreneurship in healthcare sciences, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies.
(3:53)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Experience Based Learning for Entrepreneurs

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Peter Russo is Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Boston University's Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC). In this podcast he provides an overview of the many customizable, hands-on resources for entrepreneurs at Boston University.

(5:19)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession

Thu, 28 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Jonathan Rosen, Director of the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC), discusses the critical role entrepreneurs can play during this recession. Their innovations in the health, energy, and technology sectors will be particularly instrumental in stabilizing the broader economy.
(2:49)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Combining International & Nonprofit Management: Kezia Koo, MBA '09

Fri, 22 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kezia Koo, MBA '09 (Public and Nonprofit Management and International Management), discusses her desire to use business to improve the lives of struggling populations. She also addresses the impact that mentoring has had on her career.

Funding Innovations in Social Entrepreneurship

Mon, 18 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this recording Meenakshi Verma Agrawal discusses the history, mission, and scalability of the Deshpande Foundation, a nonprofit leader in entrepreneurship and global development. Agrawal is the Global Exchange Programs Officer for Deshpande Foundation, and here she provides a comprehensive summary of opportunities available for students interested in the organization.

(10:08)

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls

Mon, 18 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Peter Russo, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Boston University's Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (ITEC), has worked with hundreds of people developing new ventures, both in academic and industry settings. In this podcast, he shares his expertise,
outlining the most common errors entrepreneurs make when they craft their business plans.

Listen in for strategies to avoid these errors.
(5:29)

Additional podcasts in this series:

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Overcoming Business Plan Pitfalls with Pete Russo
The Critical Role of Entrepreneurship in a Recession with Jonathan Rosen
Experienced Based Learning for Entrepreneurs with Pete Russo
Supporting the New Entrepreneur with Jonathan Rosen
Steal This Podcast!: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs with Beth Goldstein
Global Sustainability Entrepreneurs with Paul McManus
Incubating Business at Boston University with Cliff Robinson
Girl Scouts to Game Changers: The Rise of Social Enterprise with Kristen McCormack
Soft Landings for International Startups with Carol Hoopes
Sourcing Funding: VC Funding in Today's Economic Climate with Vinit Nijhawan
Growth Engine for Acquisition with Vinit Nijhawan

Social Entrepreneurship Success: Year Up

Fri, 15 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Gerald Chertavian uses the example of Year Up (of which he is Founder and CEO) to illustrate the success, value, and viability of social entrepreneurship initiatives in the current business climate. His talk was the keynote address at the recent Forum for Social Entrepreneurs, an event co-sponsored by Deshpande Foundation and the School of Management at Boston University.

(19:43)

Two-Sided Markets

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Implications for Strategy, Product Design, and Proprietary Relationships

Dean's Research Fellow and Professor of Information Systems Marshall Van Alstyne discusses the effects of two-sided markets in in this podcast, and how they are different from traditional markets.

A Hospital for Everyone

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Founder of Narayana Heart Hospital in Bangalore, India, Dr. Devi Shetty discusses his ingenious business model during the Boston University School of Management India Field Seminar.

Also see the following podcasts:

Affordable Drug Development

Health Sector Entrepreneurship

The Private Hospital Model

And the following slide show:

Indian Field Seminar 2009

Getting Your CSR Dream Job

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

School of Management alum Debra Berman (MBA '01), Director of Talent and Search at Just Means, provides members of the School's Net Impact club with advice on pursuing a career in the area of corporate social responsibility. She outlines the pitfalls and opportunities for job seekers in the public and nonprofit sector, and recounts her experiences from the other side of the desk.

Listen to full podcast.

Computational Social Science

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In IT, Is More Data Always Better?

Dean's Research Fellow and Professor of Information Systems Marshall Van Alstyne discusses the field of Computational Social Science in this podcast. He explains how patterns of behavior we document via our technology use provide rich data for research and create new privacy concerns for users.

Energy Sector Opportunities for Finance Pros

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Nalin Kulatilaka, Wing Tat Lee Professor of Finance at Boston University School of Management examines the opportunities for finance professionals in the energy sector. If you're concerned about how the international economic crisis has affected opportunities in the banking and financial services industries, you'll want to hear this advice.

Teach For America: One Perspective

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Listen in as School of Management undergraduate Emily Berman (SMG ’09, CAS ‘09) discusses her work with Teach for America, the organization’s mission, how it has helped hone her leadership skills, and more.

Big Pharma, Big Drugs, Big Problems

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Big Pharma, Big Drugs, Big Problems
Iain Cockburn, Professor of Economics and Strategy

Over the past 50 years the pharmaceutical industry has been hugely successful in innovation, generating massive improvements to human health, along with tens of thousands of "good jobs" in the USA and high returns to investors.

Today, though, we find the drug industry under heightened scrutiny: despite ever-rising spending on R&D, innovation appears to be slowing down; and against a background of soaring health costs the high prices of new drugs are increasing questioned. Meanwhile, the vast majority of people living in the developing world are unable to afford life saving therapies.

Why do pharmaceuticals cost so much? What does the future hold in a world where free markets encourage innovation but limit the pool of those who benefit?

This fascinating look at a complex issue will help you to understand the dynamics of world market forces in the context of public policy, and some of the proposed solutions to these problems.

Other Podcasts from Insights 2008

Rising China: Competitor, Partner or Adversary?, with Aimin Yan, Professor of Organizational Behavior

In Search of Complexity: Leonardo Da Vinci and your Inner Genius, with Paul McManus, Executive-in-Residence, Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship & Commercialization

How Fairness Enhances Innovation

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, Marshall Van Alstyne dicusses the benefits of procedural fairness and information sharing in technology innovation. According to Van Alstyne, Associate Professor in the Information Systems Department, everyone wins in the long run when people and partners are fairly and proportionally rewarded for their contributions.

Data Modeling and the Future of IT Management

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Ganesan Shankaranarayanan ("Shankar") discusses the value of the MS·MBA program, the development of his data management course, and the future of IT management in this podcast.

The curriculum for the MS·MBA program is continually evolving to keep pace with the rapid-fire developments in IT and the ever-changing global business landscape. One major focus is on high quality systems design and the most effective data modeling techniques to facilitate that.

Professor Shankar has developed a data modeling course that leverages the PowerDesigner product from Sybase, an industry leader in business intelligence software, to help prepare future IT managers and business leaders keep pace with the expanding needs of international business.

The School, largely as a result of Shankar's innovations, was recently named a 2008 Computerworld Honors Laureate.

(Podcast length: 14:47)

Transparency in Business

Fri, 30 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, join Professor of Finance and Economics David Weil as he discusses transparency issues in business.

He provides an overview of the transparency movement, looks at significant successes and challenges, and outlines some of the major areas of opportunity for improvement.

If you read nutrition labels in the supermarket, worry about consumer debt, or care about executive compensation, Weil will give you something to think about.

(Podcast length: 40 minutes)

IP, Open vs. Proprietary Systems

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, join Boston University School of Management Associate Professor of Information Systems Marshall Van Alystyne, as he discusses intellectual property in the global, wired economy.

He explains how companies can open their systems and still maintain a profitable business model, find an appropriate balance between openness and proprietary systems, and benefit from understanding the difference between maximum value and maximum protection.

Along the way, he touches on a wide range of issues, from Google mashups to remixes, and Jackie Chan to venture capital.

(Podcast length: 7:20)

Women MBA Applications Spike

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Hayden Estrada, Boston University Graduate School of Management's Assistant Dean of Admissions, discusses the MBA Program's almost 70% spike in women applicants since 2005 and the resulting benefits for both BU's male and female students. He also provides advice to prospective female students on how to make your application as strong as possible.

MBA Application Process Demystified

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Hayden Estrada, Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions at Boston University School of Management, tells prospective MBA students how to "Demystify the MBA Application Process.” Listen in for tips on choosing the right school and completing a winning application.

#1 in New England: BU EMBA

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Janice Dolnick, Director of the School’s Executive MBA Program, provides a basic overview and explains the key features that make BU’s EMBA Program #1 in New England.

Listen to more EMBA podcasts:

Professor Susan Samuelson on what differentiates BU's Executive MBA
Professor Susan Samueslon on EMBA's accomplished students and more

Top EMBA Program, Superlative Students

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Professor Susan Samuelson discusses BU EMBA's world-class faculty, its impressive class profile, and the tailored services and attention provided to each student.

Listen to more EMBA podcasts:

EMBA's Director explains what makes BU’s Exec MBA #1 in New England
EMBA's Faculty Director on what differentiates BU's Exec MBA Program

Defense Contractors' Charitable Contributions

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Do the "big ten" give big? Recently, James Post, School of Management Professor of Strategy and Policy, commented on the charitable donations given by the "big ten" defense contractors in a story on WBZ News Radio. We asked him to elaborate on the ethical expectations and failures of defense contractors in this School of Management podcast.

Does It Pay to Be a Good Citizen?

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

An excerpt from the talk "Does It Pay to Be a Good Citizen? A Market-Based View," by CB Bhattacharya, Associate Professor of Marketing at Boston University School of Management. Professor Bhattacharya delivered this presentation a conference in Heidelberg, Germany.

Watch this content in video here.

The BU EMBA Difference

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Professor Susan Samuelson, Faculty Director of the EMBA Program, discusses here what differentiates BU's Executive MBA Program, from its truly integrated curriculum to its uniquely designed international component.

Listen to more EMBA podcasts:

EMBA's Director, Janice Dolnick, explains what makes BU’s Exec MBA #1 in New England
Professor Susan Samueslon on EMBA's noteable faculty and more

Financial Literacy

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

At Insights 2006 “Exploring Contemporary Business Issues and the Latest Thought on Career Management,” Zvi Bodie, Norman and Adele Barron Professor of Management, explains the basic principles of financial literacy.

Botswanan Entrepreneur on BU Experience

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Assistant Director of Operations at ITEC Catherine Santore interviews Nancy Chengeta, a Botswana native and a Humphrey fellow who earned a graduate diploma in Entrepreneurship. While here, she did an internship with the BU Business Incubator.

Innovation Strategy

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 05:00:00 GMT

At Insights 2006 “Exploring Contemporary Business Issues and the Latest Thought on Career Management,” Iain Cockburn, Professor/Everett W. Lord Distinguished Faculty Scholar, remarks on “what to do when the well runs dry.”