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Many Firms Prefer Ready-made AI Software, with a Few Tweaks
Many firms are opting for ready-made AI technology that can be tailored to a firm’s specific needs finds research coauthored by Dyson’s Chris Forman.
Faculty panel addresses values-based leadership in business
Businesses and society can benefit when leaders keep both personal and companywide values in sight, according to a panel of Cornell faculty, administrators and alumni.
Nichele Nivens, MBA/MS ’24, Plans Startup to Help Expectant Moms
Nichele Nivens, MD, is developing a startup, Mom Majesty, that will help more women experience the support a doula can offer.
To Vape or Not to Vape: When an E-Cigarette Tax Has an Impact
The Johnson School research suggests that taxation could have an impact on reducing vaping among young people.
Stand By Your Group: Loyalty Can Blur Ethics Line
Loyalty to a group vs. an individual was more effective in eliciting followers’ compliance with unethical requests, research by Angus Hildreth found.
Trishala Dessai’s Gig-Up Addresses Consumers’ and Gig Workers’ Needs
Gig-Up, an AI-enabled startup developed by Trishala Dessai ’17, MBA ’23, will save consumers time and effort by offering multiple services in one app.
Research: Unraveling the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry
The research from the Johnson School suggests that the decision to launch a startup is not solely based on personal characteristics but also involves how organizational roles and social dynamics influence the choice.
To Sustainably Grow and Delight Consumers Globally: My Summer at Kraft Heinz
Ian Cairns, MBA ’24, leveraged the skills, tools, and knowledge he acquired at the Johnson School during his internship at Kraft Heinz.
International moves can pay off for venture-backed startups
Very few venture-backed startups move from their original location to a new country, but those that do benefit financially, according to new research.