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Driverless car technology has advanced rapidly but several security and use challenges remain. These need to be worked out as the sector grows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A poor strategy and messy execution led to the downfall of the once-iconic hangout for hobbyists and electronics buffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kat Cole the 30-something president of Cinnabon spoke with Knowledge at Wharton about her unconventional path to leading a $1 billion global business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amazon’s earnings were better than expected for the fourth quarter of 2014. But will the e-commerce giant succeed in stretching beyond its comfort zone? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interest rates are not likely to edge up before June given the Fed’s call for “patience” and inflation readjustments says Wharton’s Krista Schwarz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The recent blizzard in the U.S. Northeast didn’t create as much disruption as feared. In fact such bad weather could actually lift productivity says one Wharton expert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Inter-American Development Bank’s corporate social responsibility program is intended to generate goodwill and spur a concrete increase in a company’s revenues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Target’s attempt misfired on multiple levels and now the company is closing all 133 Canadian stores. What went wrong? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Obama introduced an ambitious list of proposals for his remaining two years in office. But how much can he accomplish with a Republican Congress? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rising income inequality is shaving points off economic growth but the effect could be mitigated by improving access to quality education according to a recent OECD report. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The stage looks set for IPOs to perform well in 2015 outside the U.S. including in parts of Latin America Asia and in China. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entrepreneurial energy and due diligence will be needed at the beginning of the end of a decades-long embargo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo’s Paris offices will be a game changer for insurers and governments in how they perceive terrorism risk in the future say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Greek exit from the eurozone could set undesirable precedents and have a contagion effect on the rest of Europe according to Wharton’s Franklin Allen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Look for private equity to start 2015 strong given recent high levels of IPOs and M&As. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller talks with Knowledge at Wharton about how MOOCs can maintain momentum even though the flurry of attention surrounding them has died down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Dubner co-author of Think Like a Freak discusses how to challenge conventional thinking and improve your decision-making. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pairing the right sound with the right brand can reap rewards for marketers — but today’s savvy consumers will also pick up mismatches instantly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman look at research showing women lack self-assurance in their careers – and just as important examine what to do about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The words phrases and yes even the emoticons we use on social media tell a lot about our personalities and collectively give a detailed picture of overall well-being. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.