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Jun 20, 2023

Why Software Developers Are Flocking to Smaller Businesses over Big Tech

Yancey Spruill T’97, CEO of DigitalOcean, authors a piece examining why developers are working more with small and medium sized businesses.

Jun 19, 2023

Now on the Menu at Toast: A New 99 Cent Fee

Quotes Praveen Kopalle in an article about the rising number of companies introducing additional, sometimes hidden, fees.

Jun 16, 2023

Playbook PM: Biden’s Tricky China Tightrope

A roundup of the latest political news highlights a roundtable discussion with deans of leading business schools, including Dean Matthew Slaughter, and leaders from congress.

Jun 15, 2023

Learn the First Step to Unlock the Power of Purpose

Features Shannon Huffman Polson T’03 and The Grit Institute, a leadership consultancy founded by Polson.

Jun 13, 2023

Developing Effective Brand Names: Lessons from a Naming Guru

Mentions Kevin Lane Keller and his book Strategic Brand Management in an article about developing brand names.

Jun 08, 2023

Pride Culture Wars

Nailya Ordabayeva joins WOSU’s All Sides to discuss Pride marketing and recent controversies around Pride-themed campaigns by Bud Light and Target.

Jun 05, 2023

P&Q’s 40-Under-40 Best MBA Professors of 2023

Poets&Quants’ annual list of the 40 best business professors under 40 highlights Nailya Ordabayeva.

Jun 02, 2023

Fridays from the Frontline: Inside Student-Led Treks at Tuck–Exploring Old and New in Japan

Highlights a recent Tuck360 blog by T’24s Fiona Bowen and Charlie Jersey about their experience on a student-led trek to Japan.

Jun 01, 2023

Turkey Elections: Why Strongmen Keep Winning in Some Democracies?

Salil Tripathi T’85 authors an opinion piece examining the recent presidential election in Turkey.

May 31, 2023

Brand Watch: Big Business Promises to Tackle Inequality, but Activists Are Dubious

Mentions Vijay Govindarajan and the concept of reverse innovation in an article examining how large corporations plan to address growing income inequality.

May 30, 2023

Converse Names Jared Carver as New President, Chief Executive Officer

A feature story about Jared Carver T’05, who was named the new president and CEO of Converse.

May 30, 2023

There’s No Evidence AI Tech Will Improve Our Daily Lives, says Elevation’s Roger McNamee

Roger McNamee T’82, managing director of Elevation Partners, joins Squawk on the Street to discuss the significant comparisons between crypto and AI.

May 30, 2023

Three Lessons from Chatting about Strategy with ChatGPT

An article about generative AI’s capacity for strategy creation highlights research by Giovanni Gavetti examining how strategists often rely on analogies when making strategic decisions.

May 26, 2023

A VC Firm Backed by Alumni of Elite Universities Like Dartmouth and Yale Is Now One...

A feature interview with Mark Edwards T'98, chief investment officer at Alumni Ventures, about the venture capital firm's distinct strategy.

May 25, 2023

Singapore Plant-Based Meat Startup Karana Expands to New York

A feature story about Karana, a plant-based meat company founded by Blair Crichton T’18, and its expansion to the U.S.

May 25, 2023

Target Is Being Held Hostage by an Anti-LGBTQ Campaign

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article examining the viral social media campaign against Target's Pride Month collection.

May 24, 2023

Teesta Setalvad Honored with Empty Chair at 55th International Writers for Peace Committee Meeting

Quotes Salil Tripathi T'85, a board member at global free speech watchdog PEN International, in an article about the group's tradition of honoring writers who are missing, jailed, or restricted from traveling.

May 23, 2023

3 Interview Questions Recruiters Are Asking Right Now, Related to the Future of Work

Quotes Margo Christou T'99, founder and principal of executive search firm Conexa Search.

May 22, 2023

Collecting Data to Support Energy-Burdened Communities Poses Unique Challenges, Experts Say

Quotes Damali Harding T’06, managing principal of the Regulatory Assistance Project, in an article about the difficulties of collecting data for programs that help with energy costs.

May 20, 2023

Montana Governor Trying to ‘Body Slam’ TikTok for Political Gain

Roger McNamee T'82, managing director of Elevation Partners, joins MSNBC's The Last Word to discuss TikTok.

May 20, 2023

Democrats Urge Biden to Use His Constitutional Right to Raise the Debt Limit

Tina Smith T’84, U.S. Senator from Minnesota, joins NPR's Morning Edition to discuss efforts to invoke the 14th Amendment to resolve the debt ceiling impasse.

May 17, 2023

Senate Democrats Ask Biden to Ready 14th Amendment

Quotes Tina Smith T’84, U.S. Senator from Minnesota, in an article about senators urging President Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment to raise the nation’s debt limit without having to pass legislation through Congress.

May 16, 2023

BlackRock Calls Employees Back to the Office Four Days a Week

Quotes Steven Roth T'63, chief executive of Vornado Realty Trust, in an article examining the reversal of work-from-home policies enacted during the pandemic.

May 16, 2023

Remaining Silent on Social Issues ‘No Longer an Option’ for Businesses

Paul Argenti joins CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the decisions corporations face when debating whether to take a stand on social issues.

May 15, 2023

On the Trails: Work of Building Trails Just Keeps Going Along

Mentions Tuck's Nonprofit Board Fellows program in an article about the continued growth of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance.

May 12, 2023

DigitalOcean CEO on the Outlook for Global Cloud Spending

Yancey Spruill T’97, CEO of Digital Ocean, discusses the outlook for cloud computing and how he sees AI impacting the sector.

May 11, 2023

Disney Sees Decline in Streaming Subscribers

Yancey Spruill T’97, CEO of Digital Ocean, joins the Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast to discuss providing cloud services for small businesses and startups.

May 11, 2023

It’s a Tough Time for Meta. Can AI Help Make the Company Relevant Again?

Quotes Roger McNamee T'82, managing director of Elevation Partners, in an article about how Meta is struggling to diversify its revenue base.

May 11, 2023

Inside the Rams’ 2023 Schedule Release War Room

Features Kevin Demoff T'06, chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Rams, in a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023 NFL schedule release day.

May 11, 2023

For Tripadvisor’s Cofounders, More Twists and Turns Ahead

A feature interview with Langley Steinert T'91, cofounder of Tripadvisor and founder and executive chairman of CarGurus.

May 10, 2023

Dunkin’s CMO on Bringing the Brand’s Vision into Focus—And Those Buzzy Ben Affleck Ads...

A feature interview with Jill McVicar Nelson T’16, chief marketing officer of Dunkin’, about stepping into the role as CMO and what’s next for the celebrated American brand.

May 09, 2023

Bain Capital Backs Asset-Based Lender as Regional Banks Get Hit

Quotes Michael Ewald T'01, global head of Bain’s private credit group, in an article about backing a startup focused on asset-based loans to mid-sized companies.

May 09, 2023

The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50: How We Chose the Companies

Mentions Ron Adner in an article about the 2023 CNBC Disrupter 50, an annual list of fast-growing, innovative private startups.

May 08, 2023

3 Berkshire Hathaway CEOs on Warren Buffett, Greg Abel, and Managing for the Long Run

Features Jim Weber T’86, CEO of Brooks Sports, in an article about how three Berkshire Hathaway companies will adjust once Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett.

May 08, 2023

High & Low MBA Salaries and Bonuses at the Top 100 B-Schools

Highlights Tuck in an article examining MBA graduate salaries at top business schools.

May 08, 2023

U.S. Hasn’t Seen Worst of Bank Crisis: Causeway’s Ketterer

Sarah Ketterer T’87 joins Bloomberg Markets: The Close to discuss what’s ahead for the banking industry in the U.S.