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BREAKTHROUGHSDigital Scorecards for Sustainability DisclosureA bumper christmas edition of Breakthrough featuring Brian Hill. He's Research Director at the CNRS and HEC Professor in the Economics and Decision Sciences Department. Brian discusses his new policy paper which shifts the focus of disclosure rules from companies to products - in the name of sustainability. A timely exchange, coming as it does as Europe reaches a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. Could Brian's digital, standardized scorecard be the key to filling in information and data gaps in this drive for smart product-level disclosure Europe should be aiming for? Hosted on Acast. See...
2025-12-2445 min
BREAKTHROUGHSPUISSANTES by HEC - Rendez-vous en janvierPuissantes by HEC est un podcast qui révèle des entrepreneuses qui ont bâti leur propre voie. Elles transforment une idée, un désir ou un manque en un projet qui leur ressemble profondément et racontent leur parcours, leur détermination et le déclic qui les a poussées à franchir le pas, jusqu'à la fierté d'être devenues des entrepreneures. Ce podcast est porté par HEC Stand Up, le programme qui accompagne les femmes qui souhaitent se lancer dans l’entrepreneuriat, qu’importe leur âge, leur parcours, ou leur horizon social. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
2025-12-1601 min
BREAKTHROUGHSPrivate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Challenges UN Bodies and International LawWhen the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (the GHF) began operating in late May 2025, much public debate centered on its immediate humanitarian record: the shootings, the chaos near distribution sites, the opaque role of private security companies. But what of the GHF’s impact on international law and conventions, core obligations of an occupying power and very notion of politicizing humanitarian aid? HEC Assistant Professor of Law Julia Emtseva explores these issues as part of her research into private actors in international law and transitional justice. We also hear the opinions of HEC students on these questions. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2025-11-2539 min
BREAKTHROUGHSSHORT BREAKTHROUGHS: Crisis Partnerships: Genuine Change or Corporate Spin?Short of time? Here's an abridged version of the Breakthroughs podcast exchange with HEC strategy professor Aline Gatignon. Her research focuses on the ripple effect of corruption, tracking how scandals reshape cross-sector partnerships between nonprofits and multinationals. The lessons are urgent for any leader whose organization touches public trust, whether in emerging markets or in Western capitals. Often, multinationals turn to nonprofits in times of crisis, funding environmental or social causes to show they’re part of the solution. But are these partnerships real, or just spin? Hear more from Aline as she gives advice to both parties on how to...
2025-09-2510 min
BREAKTHROUGHSFrom Huxley to Frankl: Research Academics Pinpoint Their Novel InspirationsHEC academics Pauline Asmar, Matteo Winkler, Lisa Baudot and Olivier Sibony share with Breakthroughs the books which sustained or transformed their approach to research. For, as the 19th century Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle once said: "What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books." These books are now available in HEC's Learning Center, thanks to the efforts of Elise Thomas: Livres recommandés par nos professeurs-chercheurs - Groupe HEC. Click on this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/from-huxley-to-frankl-research-academics-pinpoint-their/id1524786528?i=1000723447474.
2025-08-2524 min
BREAKTHROUGHSSHORT LISTEN: Not Just Parrots: How Middle Managers Communicate PurposeWhy should employees articulate your company’s purpose - and not just the firm’s CEO? In this SHORT LISTEN Breakthroughs speaks with Pauline Asmar, a doctoral researcher at HEC Paris, whose groundbreaking work reframes how purpose actually works inside companies. Drawing on data from nearly 60,000 employees across 469 firms, Asmar reveals that it's the middle managers who translate abstract mission statements into daily motivation - not the top brass. We discuss why this “purpose dialogue” at management/worker level is emerging as a vital new lever for team commitment, how companies can fail despite having purpose statements, and what happens...
2025-07-2337 min
BREAKTHROUGHSNot Just Parrots: How Middle Managers Bring Purpose to LifeWhy should employees articulate your company’s purpose - and not just the firm’s CEO? In this episode of Breakthroughs, we speak with Pauline Asmar, a doctoral researcher at HEC Paris, whose work reframes how purpose works inside companies, at the level of the teams. The research is co-authored by HEC Professor and Purpose Chair director Rodolphe Durand. Drawing on data from nearly 60,000 employees across 469 firms, Asmar reveals that it's the everyday managers who translate abstract purpose statements by the top brass into daily motivation. We discuss why this “purpose dialogue” at management/worker level is emerging as a vital ne...
2025-07-1534 min
BREAKTHROUGHSSHORT LISTEN: Challenging the Research Approach to SustainabilityThis month’s HEC Breakthroughs podcast features the insights by KU Leuven professor Frank Wijen who challenges fellow researchers in sustainability to go deeper and to have greater impact. Here are some of the key points taken from our 30-minute exchange on what Wijen calls “engaged research”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2609 min
BREAKTHROUGHSSHORT LISTEN: Diversity Is Not What You Think It IsWe’ve heard it a thousand times: diversity is good for business. But what if that familiar line doesn’t stand up to scrutiny or serious research – and, to cap it all, it’s counterproductive? In this SHORT LISTEN version of the HEC Breakthroughs podcast, HEC Paris professor and best-selling author Olivier Sibony explains why the “business case” for diversity may be leading us astray. If we want fairer, smarter organizations, we need to stop trying to change minds - and start redesigning the systems that shape them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-0610 min
BREAKTHROUGHSDiversity Is Not What You Think It IsWe’ve heard it a thousand times: diversity is good for business. But what if that familiar line doesn’t stand up to scrutiny or serious research – and, to cap it all, it’s counterproductive? In this latest HEC Breakthroughs episode, HEC Paris professor and best-selling author Olivier Sibony explains why the “business case” for diversity may be leading us astray. If we want fairer, smarter organizations, we need to stop trying to change minds - and start redesigning the systems that shape them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-0649 min
BREAKTHROUGHSDEI in the 21st century and Why It’s Dividing the WorldPresident Donald Trump’s dismantling of American Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs is happening at breakneck speed. His Executive Orders label DEI policies as "illegal and immoral forms of discrimination”. HEC scholars Matteo Winkler and Marcelle Laliberté scrutinize this shift of narrative which is challenging certain constitutional rights. They share their research on this seismic shift which, they say, could undermine the very essence of American - and by ricochet, European – societies and their notion of equal rights. Read the highlights here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0147 min
BREAKTHROUGHSThe Challenges of Retirement in Japan and the USA: a Case Study on the Big FourJapan’s “super-aged society” (over 28% of its population aged 65 or above) and the US’ “aged society” (around 16% over 65) pose new challenges to the retirement period. And they’re set to rise. Just how do these two countries answer them? HEC professor Lisa Baudot plunges us into her new research through the eyes of CEO retirees from accounting’s Big Four. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2138 min
BREAKTHROUGHS‘Fire-in-the-belly’ Books Fueling Research at HEC Paris“I just make the time to read a book and it gives me this burst of fire in the belly to give me another two or three hours of creativity or productivity.” This cry of passion by author Robin Sharma is a call to arms four HEC researchers have heard throughout their respective careers. Gilles Deleuze, Norbert Elias, Sherry Turkle and E.O. Wilson are so many references inspiring our academics in their devotion to further their disciplines. They share their passion for books in this first Breakthroughs podcast of 2025. Find the written highlights in Knowledge@HEC he...
2025-01-0921 min
BREAKTHROUGHSResearch on the Enigma of Merit and Monopoly of Academic EnglishThe questions of language, culture and merit have long intrigued researchers. HEC accounting professors Daniel Martinez and Keith Robson share the challenges these issues pose for diversity and equity. Professor Robson describes the cultural notions like language that favor the progression of elite groups in service firms in the UK. Whilst Associate Professor Martinez joins with fellow-researchers Javier Husillos and Carlos Larranaga to challenge the monolingual hegemony of English in academic publishing. This, he claims, affects non-native speaking academics’ very identity and puts them in a position of subservience. Find the written highlights in Knowledge@HEC he...
2024-12-0539 min
BREAKTHROUGHSHow Awe is Transforming Sustainability, Health and MarketingHEC research academic Craig Anderson has been exploring the impact of “awe” on Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, and well-being for over a decade. The specialist in affective science recently published a paper on culture and awe, comparing the emotional approach of Americans and Chinese to this phenomenon. Anderson’s research was at the heart of a 2023 National Geographic documentary “Operation Artic Cure” which traces the use of awe to alleviate PTSD in veteran soldiers. The American academic shares his insights into a new science reshaping policies in sustainability, marketing and health. Find the written highlights on Knowledge@HEC here.
2024-11-1444 min
BREAKTHROUGHSHow Online Violence Grows Into Clan Abuse and Popular JusticeThis summer’s eruption of violence in the UK has renewed searching questions on the role social media plays in our society. It has also accelerated calls for new or revamped regulation of the country’s social media platforms, encapsuled in the UK’s Online Safety Act. But online violence does not confine itself to politicized and stigmatized communities. For the past 12 years, HEC Professor Kristine de Valck has explored the presence of direct, cultural and structural violence in an online community that few researchers would imagine: the British electronic dance music community. Kristine shares her decade-long research on such l...
2024-10-0737 min
BREAKTHROUGHSComprendre et réinventer l’économie du sport : interview avec prof. Luc Arrondel sur le programme « Sport & Business »Notre série du podcast Breakthroughs fête ce mois-ci les événements sportifs de l’été avec un programme hors-série dédié au lancement d’un nouvel électif sport et commerce pour les étudiants. Intitulé « Sport & Business », ce programme de six mois comprend un travail théorique, puis de terrain en partenariat avec le club de football professionnel Racing Club de Lens (présidé par Joseph Oughourlian, un alumnus d’HEC). Le professeur Luc Arrondel dirige les contenus académiques de l’électif. Ce chercheur partage avec nous son approche pédagogique centrés sur l’économie du foot. Puis, dans la deuxième pa...
2024-07-0520 min
BREAKTHROUGHSAdolescence and Social Media: the Slippery Sands of Research on a Global Phenomenon2024 marks 20 years since the birth of social media. Since then, it has become a major communication force in the lives of teenagers’ lives - a 2024 Pew survey claims that 93% of American youth use it, for example. Unsurprisingly, research on its impact has followed suit. But just how reliable are the conclusions in this new field of studies? In April 2024 HEC professors Tina Lowrey and L.J. Shrum co-signed a research paper with their former doctoral student Elena Fumagalli (H18), showing conflicting findings on the negative and positive effects of social media on youth. They warn against major policies and la...
2024-05-1436 min
BREAKTHROUGHSHEC Paris Honors Pioneer of Stakeholder Theory with Honorary DoctorateEver since he published “Strategic Management”, Edward Freeman has been at the forefront of a theory that stakeholders are interconnected. For his collective body of work, the economist from Darden School, Virginia, received an Honorary Doctorate from HEC Paris, adding his name to the 48 illustrious scholars on the HEC Honoris Causa list. The March 4 ceremony was followed by several thousand spectators, both live and on line. Freeman’s visit to the Jouy-en-Josas campus was the occasion to discuss his stakeholder vision with a prism of the 21st century. This is an exceptional Breakthroughs podcast, recorded for Knowledge@HEC. Find...
2024-03-2219 min
BREAKTHROUGHSAI Can Level Global Playing FieldUnlike the steam engine or the birth of the Internet, AI and LLMs (such as ChatGPT) do not need expensive hardware for access. Hence, a universalization which Carlos Serrano underlines in this wide-ranging podcast. He’s Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Economics in the Department of Economics and Decision Sciences at HEC Paris. With his colleague Professor Thomas Åstebro, he organized a groundbreaking AI & Entrepreneurship Workshop at HEC, inviting top researchers and business experts from different disciplines and backgrounds to discuss how to bridge the gap between research and business. Key points included the transformation of risk management for mac...
2024-02-2332 min
BREAKTHROUGHSDecisions Under Uncertainty: Lessons for Future Black SwansWhen trying to figure out the outcome of a given situation, or the fallout of a sudden event, is it better to reason by analogies and resort to past experience or to think ahead and apply probabilistic reasoning? Researchers present a new mathematical model on making decisions in uncertain circumstances, which takes into account both modes of reasoning.Find the written highlights on Knowledge@HEC here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1533 min
BREAKTHROUGHSNew Odyssey 3.14 Adds Social Rights and Sustainability to Business ModelHEC Professors Laurence Lehmann Ortega and Hélène Musikas have been working together for over 15 years on a business framework they call Odyssey 3.14. This strategy helps guide companies to better invest in business models that promote innovation and sustainability. The result is a book which entered its third edition in September, entitled “(Re)invent Your Business Model with Odyssey 3.14”. The two academics describe these three pillars and 14 directions which have evolved significantly in the past decades. Find the written highlights on Knowledge@HEC here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2935 min
BREAKTHROUGHSNew Research Underlines Great Divide between E.U. and its CitizensHow can the E.U. respond to the growing clamor for more citizen participation in its institutions? In a wide-ranging podcast, the Jean Monnet Professor in EU Law, Alberto Alemanno, proposes a permanent European Citizens Assembly to bring E.U. voters and their representatives closer together. The HEC professor also explores how lobbies can become a force for promoting social change. He also points out structural problems within the E.U. which are stymying the continent’s youth. Finally, Alemanno’s research with fellow academic Elie Sung pinpoints the oft-neglected impact of lobbies on judicial courts by interest groups– which are ha...
2023-10-1750 min
BREAKTHROUGHSFTX Scandal Reflects Complex Dance between Off-Chain Practices and Blockchain AccountingThe FTX cryptocurrency scandal illuminates the critical caveats to the world of blockchains. Since December 2022 and the arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried, this affair has rocked the world of cryptocurrencies and the on-chain features that underpins its entire existence. It also reveals the impact of off-chain factors involved in blockchain operations. Recent research by professors Dane Pflueger (HEC Paris), Martin Kornberger (Vienna University) and Jan Mouritsen (Copenhagen Business School) sheds light on the FTX and other scandals that are unfolding. Their December 2022 publication in the European Accounting Review, explores the issues of governance, organizing, and trust that...
2023-08-2833 min
HEC TunnelsHEClub - HEC Positive RestructuringAujourd’hui on explore une nouvelle thématique importante dans la vie d’HEC Paris, il s’agit des associations professionnalisantes. Comme leur nom l’indique, ces associations sont les antichambres du monde professionnel. HEC compte plusieurs associations de cette nature mais le sujet du jour c’est HPR, HEC Positive Restructuring, un cabinet de conseil étudiant fondé en 2016. Comment s’organise une association comme HPR ? Quelle professionnalisation de ses membres ? Par quel biais ? Quelles sont ses missions, ses clients ? Et pour le bureau de l’année 2022/2023, quels ont été les priorités stratégiques, les défis et les succès majeurs de...
2023-07-2527 min
BREAKTHROUGHSCreative Destruction Lab Tackles AI, Geopolitics and Ethics in Historic Toronto SessionAround 1,200 participants congregated in Toronto for the first in-person CDL Super Session in four years. The two-day event featured intense exchanges between startups from the 24 CDL streams, mentors, researchers and academics. There were equally hard-hitting exchanges on AI, geopolitical shifts in innovation and the advancement of humanlike intelligence. HEC Paris sent a strong delegation to Canada to exchange on its growing involvement in this objective-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage companies. A Breakthroughs special brings you an extended program highlighting the key exchanges during this third in-person Super Session. Hosted on Acast. See a...
2023-07-2048 min
BREAKTHROUGHSHow the Global Shipping Industry Evades Corporate Responsibilities in the 2.0 AgeHEC Associate Professor Guillaume Vuillemey explores how the maritime shipping industry has evolved in the past 40 years to systematically evade its corporate responsibilities. In his groundbreaking research Vuillemey reveals how this industry – which handles over 80% of global trade flows – uses flags of convenience and limited liability to flout international and moral law. This has repercussions on the environment and basic human rights. In a long interview, Vuillemey outlines his approach of this industry and its links to what some are calling the “dark side of globalization”. The exchange is followed by an on-the-ground report from ChangeNOW 2023 Summit on its analysis...
2023-06-0140 min
HEC MBA TalksMBAT: A unique experience in HEC MBAThe MBAT blues are real! Relive this incredible experience in this week's episode MBAT: A unique experience in HEC MBA with guests Victor (S22) and Mara (J23) and host Emma (J23)! Listen to Victor and Mara talking about their experience in organizing the largest MBA event! Tune in for some behind the scenes stories.
2023-05-2331 min
HEC MBA TalksTime management: Facts and tips from HEC MBA students Time management is probably one of the most challenging aspects of the MBA! Listen to time management experts Fabian and Ivan (both from S22) talk about how they manage their time as MBA students with the lovely host Emma from J23
2023-05-0933 min
BREAKTHROUGHSHEC PhD Graduate Revolutionizes Health Practices in D.R.C.Doctor Anicet Fangwa's work on health centers and stillbirths in the Democratic Republic of Congo could save millions of lives by better managing health practices throughout Africa. The PhD graduate from HEC Paris describes the managerial tools he's been using to transform treatment in health centers in remote parts of the DRC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-2841 min
HEC MBA TalksThe Exchange Semester: Experience of HEC StudentsKarla Pons and Bahaa Stephanos (both from J22) talk about their experience as MBA exchange students with host Roshni Mohandas (S22). Karla and Bahaa both went to the US for their exchange and they attended Yale SOM and Chicago Booth respectively.
2023-04-2633 min
BREAKTHROUGHS#MeToo and the American BoardroomIt’s been over five years since #MeToo began to draw global attention to the sexual abuse and harassment women have been subjected to in the workplace. But just what impact has this protest movement had on US companies and their boards of directors? HEC Paris Assistant Professor Crystal Shi examined the behavior of over 2,000 American firms to gauge the evolution in policy and attitude of investors and board members in their respective companies. Shi and two fellow academics at New York’s Stern School of Business identified 37 MeToo events in the year after the Harvey Weinstein scandal. They then...
2023-03-2928 min
BREAKTHROUGHSPourquoi l’apprentissage du savoir-être à l’école peut transformer la vieEt si, en enseignant l’empathie et la coopération à de jeunes garçons, l’école pouvait transformer des vies ? Dans une recherche cosignée par Yann Algan, professeur d'économie et doyen associé de l'ensemble des programmes pré-expérience à HEC Paris, les résultats sont sans appel. Ce spécialiste du bien-être au sein des organisations nous livre le bilan d’une recherche unique qu’il a menée pendant 33 ans auprès d’enfants à risque de décrochage venant de quartiers pauvres de Montréal.Retrouvez le résumé de l'étude, en anglais sur Knowledge@HEC. Hosted on...
2023-02-1032 min
BREAKTHROUGHSDevenir un leader de l'ESG : le chemin parcouru par Schneider ElectricGilles Vermot Desroches est ingénieur de formation. Mais c’est au cœur de la stratégie et de l’innovation de Schneider Electric qu’il a piloté les actions de développement durable de Schneider pendant les 25 dernières années. Il répond à nos questions sur sa compréhension des critères de notation de l’ESG et partage ses observations de l’évolution des tendances de la question de l’impact, de la responsabilité de l’Europe dans ses efforts stratégiques et des manières de mesurer l’ESG. Mais, tout d’abord, le Directeur de la Citoyenneté et des...
2023-01-1724 min
BREAKTHROUGHSWhat Social Factors Get Measured in Corporate ESG Frameworks?Why is the SOCIAL element of Environmental, Social and Governance performance (ESG) neglected or ignored? Three HEC academics have joined forces with an S&P Global researcher on ESG to better understand this negligence. They have published a landmark report on how ESG frameworks cover this issue – or don’t. “What Gets Measured” also suggests ways to ensure that what gets measured, in the authors’ own words, “matters for businesses, the people and the communities they impact”. For, ignoring social concerns like workers’ rights in the supply chain can have serious consequences, as France's gilet jaunes (Yellow Vests) movement illustrated. ...
2022-12-2027 min
BREAKTHROUGHSResearch and Policymaking: Conference Debates Governance in Crisis PeriodTop personalities from the political and academic worlds, including Pascal Lamy, Peter Altmaier, John Denton and Merit Janow, were amongst the 17 speakers at a September 29 conference at HEC Paris on constitutionalism. Over three intense sessions, the policy-makers and professors of law explored reforms in governance of public goods.The HEC Paris conference went beyond constitutionalism to explore the failures of transnational governance, policy responses and current free market dynamics in the past decade. It set out to propose reforms in multilevel governance of public goods at worldwide, European and national levels. In this way, the organizers, H...
2022-11-2249 min
BREAKTHROUGHSAs COP27 Gears Up, an HEC Student and an Academic Confront Points of ViewThe COP27 summit begins on November 6 in Sharm al Sheikh, Egypt, exactly a year after COP26 in Glasgow. A year is a long time and challenges have piled up: a world divided by war in Europe, where the world sees an acceleration of climate changes and global warming has beaten all modern records. In this light, Knowledge@HEC discusses the 12-day summit’s agenda and objectives with two guests: Igor Shishlov, Academic Co-Director for HEC’s Climate & Business Certificate; and Shiraz Moret-Bailly, co-president of Esp’R, an HEC student association devoted to sustainability and social economy.Read m...
2022-11-0327 min
BREAKTHROUGHSCreating Social Value Through HybridizationBertrand Quélin is professor of Strategy and the holder of the Bouygues-HEC Paris Chair in ‘Smart City and the Common Good’. He has been spearheading research on ways public bodies and private companies partner up to create both social and economic value. We discuss how the partnerships rely on a form of hybridization relying on three mechanisms: contractual, institutional and the ability to regularly partner up with public authorities.Read more on Knowledge@HEC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-0125 min
BREAKTHROUGHSEfficacy of Citizen Mobilization for Refugees – from Middle East to UkraineAs Europe faces postwar records in forced migration from the east and south, ad hoc citizen groups have been sprouting up to ease the hardships of their new homelands. To illustrate this, HEC Assistant Professor David Crvelin publishes a detailed study on the rapid and effective response of German citizens to the unprecedented wave of migrants in 2015. A lesson of integration for all Europe?Read more on Knowledge@HEC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-3013 min
HEC AlumniFUTUR(S) : lisez ! (Interview d'Anne-Laure Sellier, chercheuse & enseignante à HEC Paris)Après les partages sur HEC Stories de chapitres clés de « Creativity, Inc » (Pixar), de l’« Histoire des Inégalités » (Stanford), de plusieurs articles de « L’Histoire des Mythes Fondateurs. Voyage dans l’imaginaire de l’humanité » (dernier Hors-Série Le Monde & La Vie ) puis l’interview de Gary Klein sur le Pre-Mortem, le Club Consulting & Coaching en partenariat avec le Hub Management vous proposent une prochaine étape dans son cycle FUTUR(S) avec l’interview d’Anne-Laure Sellier, chercheuse et professeure HEC Paris.
Après son diplôme à HEC Paris en 1995 puis un Ph.D à l’INSEAD, Anne-Laure Sellier déb...
2022-06-151h 11
BREAKTHROUGHSHEC Research Points to AI Solutions to Prevent Miscarriages of JusticeIn the United Kingdom, more than 700 Post Office workers were wrongfully convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting between 2000 and 2014. That was the result of a fault in Horizon, a Fujitsu computer system used by the UK Post Office. How can AI solutions be developed to detect and prevent such intelligent anomalies? To answer these questions and more we have turned to HEC Professor of Accounting and Management Control, Aluna Wang. She is also chairholder at Hi!PARIS Center on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.Read more on Knowledge@HEC Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-04-1520 min
BREAKTHROUGHSUkraine/Russia: the Energy FactorFinance professor and executive director of the HEC Energy and Finance Chair, Jean-Michel Gauthier, spoke to us on March 3, one week after Russia invaded Ukraine. Jean-Michel is a veteran of the energy business. As a partner at Deloitte, he moved to the energy consulting industry for 16 years, before joining HEC Paris’ finance department in 2006. The dramatic events developing in Ukraine lead us to discuss with Jean-Michel a key factor behind the conflict: the question of energy. Not just the pipelines that bring Europe 40% of its natural gas and much of its oil – but also the knock-on effects on all ener...
2022-03-1042 min
BREAKTHROUGHSMeta/Facebook and Data Privacy: a Clash of Cultures & GenerationsHEC Paris Assistant Professor in Marketing, Klaus Miller, analyzes the February 3 Facebook/Meta stock market plunge. What exactly does it tell us about private data on internet and its links to the advertising world? We meet Klaus on February 8, the very day he and five co-researchers self-published “The Impact of the GDPR on the Online Advertising Market”. This book focuses on Europe’s GDPR and how it affects online publicity. We exchange in Klaus’ apartment in Versailles, near the HEC campus. This is a wide-ranging discussion on personal data and the advertising industry, including the researcher's insights on ad blockers on n...
2022-02-1616 min
BREAKTHROUGHSActivist Short Sellers and their Narratives: Bringing Down Business Giants With AristotleActivist short sellers are controversial hedge funders that some are calling the modern day Robin Hoods of the business world, others are denouncing as unethical profiteers. Most economists, however, recognize their short selling as a vital part of an efficient and liquid market. HEC academics Hervé Stolowy and Luc Paugam, with their coauthor Yves Gendron, from Université Laval in Quebec, spent three years researching the reports short sellers write on companies they suspect of nefarious activities. They link these narratives to the linguistic tools “ethos”, “pathos” and “logos”, first dreamt up by Aristotle in 350 B.C.E.. In the podcast, Hervé...
2022-02-0333 min
Tomorrow is Our BusinessJe suis une architecteLa finance verte, la mesure d’impact, l’ESG ou la performance des entreprises sont des sujets qui vous intéressent ou qui vous questionnent ? Laissez Hélène Löning vous guider à travers ces enjeux, avec tout son engagement à construire le monde de demain, brique par brique. Bienvenue dans cet épisode spécial, en français, de la saison 1 de Tomorrow Is Our Business . Hélène Löning est Professeur en Management à HEC Paris et en tant que telle, a la responsabilité chevillée au corps. La responsabilité de transmettre et de guider ses étudiants pour qu...
2022-01-1437 min
BREAKTHROUGHSResearch Points to Gender Diversity as Motor for Innovation and GrowthDr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj has spent decades analyzing women for leadership roles. Shortly after joining HEC Qatar as Associate Professor in Gender Diversity and Entrepreneurial Leadership, she published her third book “Futureproof Your Career”. We caught up with the prolific academic at the 2021 Women’s Forum in Paris to discuss cognitive diversity, her research on Asian communities and leadership, teaching entrepreneurial leadership at HEC, and much more.Read more on Knowledge@HEC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1730 min
BREAKTHROUGHSMajor HEC Report Spotlights Smart City ImpactJust days after the conclusion of the 2021 Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, HEC Paris Professor Bertrand Quélin and HEC Paris graduate Isaac Smadja publish a key study of six award-winning smart cities across the globe. The 238-page eBook is the result of a partnership between Bouygues & HEC in the context of the school’s Smart City & the Common Good Chair. We exchange with Professor Quélin about the advantages of, and challenges to, tomorrow’s cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-0617 min
BREAKTHROUGHSInflation Rears its Ugly Head: Why? And What Could be the Impact?The upswing in inflation figures on both sides of the Atlantic, called “reflation”, continues to worry governments and the general public. But what is behind these inflationary pressures? What are the consequences of this 13-year-high in the euro zone (4.1% in October); and 30-year record surge in prices in the United States? To find out what caused these increases and to analyze what could happen in the future, we’ve turn to two HEC academics whose research is linked to the inflation question. Associate Professor Eric Mengus specializes in monetary and macro-economics. His colleague, Associate Professor Gaetano Gaballo is a resear...
2021-11-1716 min
Tomorrow is Our BusinessI’m The Voice Of The VulnerableHow can society be more inclusive? Why does promoting diversity matter for individuals and businesses? Matteo is committed to bringing answers to those questions through his research, his teaching, and his everyday life. Since his coming out, he decided to give his academic career a new turn and to advocate for LGBTQ rights before expanding his field of expertise to human rights and further specializing in diversity and inclusion (D&I). Matteo Winkler is Professor of Law and Chair of the Diversity Committee at HEC Paris. He believes that the law gives a person power and is a tool for change. He produces...
2021-11-1546 min
BREAKTHROUGHSSpecial Edition: HEC Grande Ecole Students Plunge into Environmental Issues in ChamonixFor the second time ever, HEC’s first year students began their school career with the off-campus “Purpose & Sustainability” seminar. 370 freshmen converged on the Alpine village of Chamonix for a physically and intellectually intense three-day seminar devoted to the major environmental and social challenges the world faces. This podcast reflects the intensity of the experience and the lessons drawn from it. Read more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1521 min
Tomorrow is Our BusinessI’m An Advocate For ChangeAlberto Alemanno embodies a new form of an engaged academic. He coins new concepts to raise awareness, to empower people and enable them to speak up and to act. His purpose: to create a better society. Alberto Alemanno is Professor of EU law at HEC Paris, an author, a civic entrepreneur and a public interest advocate, founder of the NGO The Good Lobby. He is the kind of academic our world on fire needs. In this episode, he explains his commitment to pioneer innovative forms of civic engagement, through in particular what he calls “citizen lobbying”, a new a...
2021-10-1533 min
BREAKTHROUGHSEconomic Perspectives for Germany after September’s Federal VoteThe September 26 federal elections in Germany have been earmarked as one of its most important in the past two decades. For a start, it signals the end of Angela Merkel’s tenure as Chancellor, after 16 years at the helm of Europe’s largest economy. To comment on this landmark vote, its uncertain outcome, and economic outlook, we turn to Armin Steinbach, HEC professor in law. Steinbach is ideally placed to comment: prior to his September arrival at our business school, he spent over a decade as a government official and adviser in the Ministries of Finance and of Economic Affairs and...
2021-10-0815 min
BREAKTHROUGHSOlivier Sibony Makes Noise with Breakthrough Study on Human JudgmentHEC Professor of Strategy (Education Track) Olivier Sibony joins forces with Nobel-laureate Daniel Kahneman and legal scholar Cass Sunstein to publish Noise, a monumental study on a little-known – yet pervasive - flaw in human error. The trio thus reinvent a term for a variability of judgment pervading decision-making at all levels and in all fields. In an exclusive interview, Olivier shares insights into a groundbreaking work that has shot into bestseller lists worldwide. It comes a day after the publication of the book’s French edition. And weeks before the arrival of Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman’s visit to HEC on...
2021-10-0129 min
BREAKTHROUGHS"The World is Watching El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment"On September 7, El Salvador became the world’s first nation to make the cryptocurrency bitcoin legal tender across the country. This bold initiative from the tiny Central American state is dissected by HEC Professor in Finance Bruno Biais, who has written several top research papers on cryptocurrency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-2112 min
Tomorrow is Our BusinessI'm a Socratic ModeratorAs a researcher who studies human behavior, Anne Laure Sellier’s purpose is to have her work go beyond the realm of scientific journals to fuel any conversation over coffee: The ultimate dream of the kind of science that is within everyone’s reach, useful to all. And that allows us to improve ourselves as individuals, part and parcel of creating a better society. As a professor in a business school who teaches marketing and creativity, her purpose is to guide her students toward the path of critical thinking that will help them to be more conscious about the world...
2021-09-1541 min
BREAKTHROUGHS« Créer des passerelles entre la recherche et la politique »Jean-Noël Barrot, professeur associé à HEC Paris et député des Yvelines à l’Assemblée nationale, allie son engagement politique avec ses recherches dans le domaine de la finance. Il a remis un rapport au gouvernement le 29 juin dernier, où il développe des propositions pour aider la France à sortir de la crise sanitaire. Dans cet entretien, Jean-Noël Barrot nous explique comment il parvient à combiner utilement ses travaux de recherche et son rôle de parlementaire. Ce podcast a été enregistré le 13 juillet 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-0811 min
BREAKTHROUGHSScrutinizing Truth Distortion Through a Marketing LensHEC Paris associate professor of marketing, Anne-Sophie Chaxel, describes her recent study on truth distortion in the COVID-19 era. Using marketing techniques like the Stepwise Evolution of Preferences Chaxel and fellow academic Sandra Laporte, used such tools to see how people respond to controversial statements linked to the virus – when they’re delivered by popular personalities. They enrolled 1,400 American workers and asked them to respond to allegations that COVID-19 is man-made and that hydroxychloroquine can eliminate the symptoms. They discovered that the more controversial these statements are, the more people seem to adhere to them… Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2021-08-2526 minTomorrow is Our BusinessI’m a Scientist“What is my role in society? What can I do except publish papers with the intention of having an impact?” These are the questions on Tom’s mind since he decided to give a new direction to his academic career. In this episode, you will hear him talk about his involvement in an educational project in Ecuador. This scientific-based project is really meant to change the lives of young people by showing them new opportunities. This project is on its way to becoming a groundbreaking one, as it has already sparked the interest of other Latin American countri...
2021-08-1533 min
Tomorrow is Our BusinessI’m a DetectiveIn this episode, you will be slipping into the shoes of a detective on a hunt for answers to feel the exhilaration that Kristine experiences as a researcher exploring new realms of knowledge. You will be slipping into the shoes of a PhD student whose journey is akin to a quest of oneself. These are the forms of engagement that Kristine de Valck carries: helping students grow and develop their potential towards academic excellence; sharing knowledge and insights that offer people different viewpoints to better understand the phenomena that surround them. And above all, just spreading some enthusiasm! This...
2021-07-1543 min
BREAKTHROUGHS« L' achat de MGM va permettre à Amazon d'alimenter le trafic sur sa plate-forme généraliste »Il y a un mois, Amazon fait un coup d'éclat spectaculaire, en annonçant l’achat du studio hollywoodien MGM pour plus de sept milliards d’euros. Quelles conséquences pour le monde du cinéma et son économie ? Directeur du MS Médias, Arts et Création à HEC Paris, Thomas Paris analyse la portée de cet événement. Il a récemment cosigné avec Philippe Chantepie « L’économie du cinéma », publié par La Découverte. Ce podcast a été enregistré le 9 juin 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-2810 min
BREAKTHROUGHSRevealing and Countering AI BiasA large body of empirical evidence points to bias in access to credit. This is stigmatizing women, ethnic minorities and consumers from certain geographical zones. Nowadays, algorithms and machine-learning techniques could be unintentionally exacerbating this bias. HEC Associate Dean for Research, Christophe Pérignon, describes these challenges - and new techniques he has developed to reduce bias impact. These techniques can be applied in banking, insurance, hiring, fraud detection and justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-2431 min
BREAKTHROUGHSAttack on Pfizer Vaccine Reflects Dangers of Influencer MarketingAn unknown advertising agency calling itself Fazze last month offered thousands of US dollars to social media influencers last month to smear the Pfizer vaccine. Two prominent influencers in Germany and France, respectively, refused to share its allegations with their hundreds of thousands of followers. HEC Assistant Professor, Andreas Lanz, analyzes this new online affair in the light of his extensive research on influencer markets. He called on both governments and major content networks like Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to “play their part” in ending such disinformation campaigns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2021-06-2206 minTomorrow is Our BusinessI’m an Orgologist“Is the world losing its consistency? Its meaning? Our model of the world no longer seems to coincide with sustainable reality”. This observation is at the root of Rodolphe Durand’s commitment as an academic: enabling the quest for purpose and elaborating solutions to societal and business issues. Whether you are a citizen or a business leader, his vision of today’s challenges will open new perspectives.In this first episode of Tomorrow Is Our Business, Season 1 on Engagement, we met with Rodolphe Durand, HEC Paris Professor of Strategy, Founder and Academic Director of the Society and Organiza...
2021-06-1540 min
BREAKTHROUGHSIs the Belarus Air Intervention the Ultimate Test of EU Foreign Policy?The forced landing of a Ryanair airplane and the subsequent arrest of two Belarusians on May 23 has sparked a major diplomatic crisis between EU and US authorities and the Minsk government, as well as sanctions. But just how effective are these measures? HEC Professor Alberto Alemanno shares his analysis of the stand-off and its reflections on EU foreign policy. Recorded on June 1, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0312 min
Tomorrow is Our BusinessTomorrow is Our Business - TRAILERAt the root of their engagement, there is conviction, an encounter, an aspiration, or an awareness. Through the different paths they have taken, they seek to pave the way toward change. They choose to have an impact. On others. On the future. If you care about tomorrow, as a citizen, a business leader, or as a young change maker. If you are committed to bringing solutions to societal and business challenges. Be inspired by stories of people who choose to leverage the knowledge in their hands to open new perspectives. Tomorrow Is Our Business po...
2021-06-0202 min
BREAKTHROUGHSWill NFTs Disrupt The Future Of The Art Market?Why do non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have the potential to disrupt the art market? This new investment phenomenon came to light when an animated GIF of Nyan Cat, which is a meme of a flying pop-tart cat, sold for more than $500,000 US Dollars. Shortly after, musician Grimes sold her digital art for more than $6 million US Dollars. HEC Paris Associate professor of finance Christophe Spaenjers, explains how NFTs work and why they have become such big news for the investment world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2907 min
BREAKTHROUGHSThe Microeconomic Impact of Different COVID-19 Lockdown StrategiesOn March 31, 2021, French president Emmanuel Macron announced a four-week national lockdown, throwing the country into a similar situation slightly over a year ago. This time though, not all businesses are affected in the same way. HEC Paris Associate Professor of Economics Tomasz Michalski analyzes the possible microeconomic impact of the different lockdown strategies, and its eventual long-term effects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2312 min
BREAKTHROUGHSQuelles solutions pour lutter efficacement contre le changement climatique ?Cinq ans après la signature de l'Accord de Paris sur le climat et alors qu'en France, un projet de loi Climat très contesté arrive en débat à l’Assemblée nationale, la communauté internationale ne semble toujours pas être à la hauteur du défi climatique. Pour dresser un état des lieux des solutions aujourd'hui sur la table pour réduire les émissions mondiales de gaz à effet de serre et contenir l’élévation des températures, nous avons interrogé Arnaud Van Waeyenberge, Professeur associé en droit à HEC Paris, dont une recherche récente porte sur l'efficacité des marchés carbone en tant qu'instru...
2021-04-0112 min
BREAKTHROUGHSGameStop: Hedge Funds vs Amateur TradersIs the GameStop Affair a collective action revolting against major hedge funds, or is it just another form of speculation by amateur investors also aiming to become rich? In the course of one week, GameStop’s stock value had catapulted to an impressive 1600% rise from its previous value. This sudden steep climb up raises questions on stock market behavior, the actions of hedge fund investors, and the trading technique of short selling. HEC Paris professor of Finance Johan Hombert explains the mechanics behind the GameStop affair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1604 min
BREAKTHROUGHSIs Big Pharma Transparent Enough?Are the efforts of transparency by the pharmaceutical industry sufficient to regain the trust of the world population? The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world hostage since March 2020, yet there is hope that this health crisis may be vanquished this year, thanks to the approved vaccines by pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer/BioNtech, Moderna and AstraZeneca. While there are ongoing vaccination drives, there are nonetheless doubts about these newly-developed vaccines, which compromises the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns already underway. HEC Paris professor Professor Vedran Capkun tells us why transparency is critical in this current context. He explains what the outcome...
2021-02-0105 min
BREAKTHROUGHSPrix Nobel d’économie : quel impact sur la recherche et la société ?Le Prix Nobel d’Economie 2020 a récompensé Paul Milgrom et Robert Wilson de l’université de Stanford pour leurs recherches sur les enchères. Dans cet entretien, Jean-Edouard Colliard, professeur de finance à HEC Paris et auteur de "Les Prix Nobel d'Economie" aux Editions Repères, nous explique les recherches récompensées, ainsi que le protocole de sélection des Prix Nobel, et leur rôle dans l’économie, la société et la perception des économistes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1423 min
BREAKTHROUGHSIn Trust We BelieveIs trust the key to a more inclusive world? In this two-part podcast, HEC Paris professor Hélène Löning first defines trust as the foundation that touches different aspects of our lives and clarifies why this quality is so essential for a positive recovery in the post-pandemic era. She then describes the three pillars of trust that drive diversity and inclusion in our society. Professor Löning will also draw on her research about entrepreneurial ecosystems to explain trust in the specific relationship between investors and entrepreneurs, and offers examples of how innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and Pari...
2020-12-0911 min
BREAKTHROUGHSEU Deadlock : Will the EU Economic Recovery Plan Fail?Poland and Hungary continue to oppose the rule of law mechanism linked to the European Union’s seven-year budget, which includes the 750-billion euro recovery fund to tackle the economic recession caused by the COVID-19 health crisis. As the EU stands at a deadlock, HEC Paris professor and expert on EU law, Alberto Alemanno, explains the rule of law mechanism and its importance in the governance of the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2407 min
BREAKTHROUGHS2020 U.S. Presidential Elections: Where is America Headed?On November 5, 2020, as the U.S. presidential election comes to a close, HEC Paris professors Jeremy Ghez and Chantal Carleton, and HEC Paris MBA candidate Megan Scullion, analyze the balance of power in American politics, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the elections and the future of economic and foreign policy in the United States of America. This discussion was moderated by Daniel Brown, Chief Editor at the HEC Paris Corporate Communications Department. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-051h 10
BREAKTHROUGHS2020 US Presidential ElectionsWith less than one month to go before the US Presidential Election Day, will American voters place priority on economic recovery above how the COVID-19 health crisis was managed? Before COVID-19, the US had been experiencing the longest economic expansion of its history with stock market rebound, lower unemployment rate and an increase in the average income of American households. After the virus hit the country severely, more than 20 million American jobs were lost, affecting society’s most vulnerable. Some industries thrived while others barely survived. Analysis by HEC Paris professor Jeremy Ghez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2020-10-0907 min
BREAKTHROUGHSRelaunching the French EconomyThe French government recently announced a 100-billion euro "France Relance" stimulus plan to revive the local economy from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. HEC Paris professor of Economics, Tomasz Michalski, analyzes the details of the recovery plan and its potential to restore the local economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1004 min
BREAKTHROUGHSTerrorized by a virus? Time for a mental shift.How to lead positive change within organizations in order to adapt to the coronavirus crisis, and yet continue to inspire and motivate people under such highly uncertain circumstances ? Mathis Schulte, Associate Professor in Management & Human Resources at HEC Paris, elaborates on social psychology’s terror management theory, and what we can do to prepare for the disruptive changes ahead of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2307 min
BREAKTHROUGHSThe Future of Energy TransitionThe COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for us to rethink our current energy system. Jean-Michel Gauthier, professor and Executive Director of the Energy & Finance Chair at HEC Paris, explains the global consequences of the coronavirus and paints a picture of the future of the energy transition right here at the heart of the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2310 min
BREAKTHROUGHSThe Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) During A CrisisThe COVID-19 pandemic has placed companies under the microscope for how well they respond to the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders. HEC Paris professor of Strategy & Business Policy, Georg Wernicke, shares his perspective on how engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, may affect firms’ well-being not only during the crisis, but also in its aftermath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2306 min
BREAKTHROUGHSVers des business models plus durables ? Partie 2Quel peut être le rôle des dirigeants et managers, en tant que véritables pilotes de l’économie? Hélène Löning, Professeur Associé à HEC Paris donne des clés pour gérer le court terme, le moyen terme et long terme. Dans cette deuxième partie du podcast, elle évoque la sortie de crise : entre incertitudes et opportunités comment élaborer des business models plus durables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2308 min
BREAKTHROUGHSEtre dirigeant d'entreprise, face à la crise : Partie 1Quel peut être le rôle des dirigeants et managers, en tant que véritables pilotes de l’économie? Hélène Löning, Professeur Associé à HEC Paris donne des clés pour gérer le court terme, le moyen terme et long terme. Dans cette première partie du podcast, elle pose les enjeux et évoque l’urgence : trésorerie, supply chain et responsabilité. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2304 min
BREAKTHROUGHSLeading Change Through EducationA call for change will be necessary in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. HEC Paris professor Jeremy Ghez emphasizes on the role of higher education in preparing tomorrow’s leaders for the disruptive global environment to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2305 min
BREAKTHROUGHSDealing with Severe UncertaintyHEC Paris professor Brian Hill defines severe uncertainty and clarifies how to make good, responsible and informed decisions under conditions of extreme incertitude such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2309 min
BREAKTHROUGHSDecision-making During A CrisisThe COVID-19 health crisis has a critical bearing on decision-making biases that may potentially influence the decisions we take today and in the future. Analysis by HEC Paris professor Anne-Sophie Chaxel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2305 min
BREAKTHROUGHSAI, Robots & The Future of Work in Times of COVID-19The coronavirus pandemic has placed millions of employees under lockdown. Digital technology and new ways of working across time and space, become more critical. Sangseok You, HEC Paris professor of Information Systems, explains the relationship between humans and AI and robots, and its post-crisis impact on the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2304 min
BREAKTHROUGHSCoronavirus: Making A Difference Through Social MediaAs social distancing becomes the new normal, social media rally distant communities worldwide in moments of hope and inspiration. HEC Paris professor Kristine de Valck tells us how critical social media can be in times of crisis and how should marketers adopt their social media strategies in this extraordinary time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2304 min
BREAKTHROUGHSThe Role of the European Central Bank in Supporting the Economy Through COVID-19The European Central Bank unveiled a 750-billion-euro aid in support of the European economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic. What are these measures set to achieve? Analysis by HEC Paris Professor of Finance Jean-Edouard Colliard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2304 min
BREAKTHROUGHSCoronavirus: How are European National Leaders Failing Their Citizens in the Fight Against COVID-19The coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is an opportunity for a more coordinated Europe, yet each country continues to act alone. Analysis by Alberto Alemanno, HEC Paris Professor of EU Law & Public Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2307 min
BREAKTHROUGHSCOVID-19: Microeconomic Impact.HEC Paris Associate Professor of Economics Tomasz Michalski explains the microeconomic backlash of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how economic networks will be affected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2302 min
MSIE PodcastInterview with Raphael Moraglia (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 5)Raphael Moraglia, professional chef and wine sommelier turned Ed Tech entrepreneur. As a CEO, he lead the Paris-based Edtech startup, "Skillogs." He currently leads digitalization at Paris-based C3 Group. Be sure to listen to his journey, how he overcame challenges, and his message to MSIE community.
2020-03-2334 min
MSIE PodcastInterview with Sigrid Dubois(HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)Interview with Sigrid Dubois (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)
In this episode, we hear from Sigrid Dubois, a Public Relations professional turned digital transformation expert. Apart from her 15-years experience in PR and Digital Transformation, she has created and executed award winning digital transformation programs for a global corporation. Stay tuned to hear about her career shift and her latest journey. Sorry, no spoilers!
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2019-10-1231 minMSIE PodcastInterview with Rafal Eichler (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)In this episode, our colleague Rafal Eichler is interviewed by Krunal Patel. Here's one for you, Rafal started his journey studying theology and philosophy with the aim of becoming a priest; it took him almost a year to make up his mind on his path. He's an airport and air transport consultant who's worked at many prominent companies including NEC and currently, PwC. Rafal is based in Japan; don't miss this episode!
2019-10-0100 min
MSIE PodcastInterview with Alexey Ermakov (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)In this episode, we feature our colleague, Alexey Ermakov, all the way from Moscow. If you only have a few minutes, please to the first 5-mins, where he shares his story about the 2008 Global Recession, how it affected his career, and how he ended up working multiple countries around the world. He's also a man of hidden talents, find out more in the episode!
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2019-09-0635 min
MSIE PodcastInterview with Manojkumar Parmar (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)In this episode, Krunal interviews our colleague "Manoj" , Manojkumar Parmar. He's based in Bangalore, India. He's an innovation professional who identifies as a futurist. He's worked in leading companies such as Nvidia and BCIC, and spent the past 10 years leading innovation at Bosch in India.
2019-08-3131 minMSIE PodcastInterview with Gonzalo Fernández del Castillo García (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)In this episode, Krunal interviews our colleague Gonzalo Fernández del Castillo García. Gonzalo is based in Paris and is an international business professional with an exceptional track record, having worked for Apple, Adidas, Beats by Dr. Dre, and Sony. If you only have 5 mins, jump to minute 5:30 to hear about Gonzalo's journey through the downfall of his father's business, how it had impacted him, and the lessons learned.
C4- The HEC Paris MSIE Podcast.
2019-08-2328 minMSIE PodcastInterview with Alexey Troshichev (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)C4- The HEC Paris MSIE Podcast. This is a student initiative with the purpose of learning more about the students in the cohort and increasing group interaction.
In this episode, we feature our colleague, Alexey Troshichev, founder of Distributed Ledgers (Tokyo, Japan). He has held key engineering positions in Sun Microsystems, Yandex, and then Rakuten, before starting his own tech company.
2019-08-0620 minMSIE PodcastInterview with Nik Jain (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)C4- The HEC Paris MSIE Podcast. This is a (cohort 4) student initiative with the purpose of learning more about the students in the cohort and increasing group interaction.
This episode is a casual interview hosted by Krunal Patel, interviewing our colleague Nik Jain. Nik is not only a technology expert, he's also a self-professed coffee snob, so be careful when offering him an off-the-shelf brew.
2019-08-0426 minMSIE PodcastInterview with Frantisek Vasek (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)C4- The HEC Paris MSIE Podcast. This is a student initiative with the purpose of learning more about the students in the cohort and increasing group interaction.
In this episode, we feature our colleague, Frantisek Vasek, all the way from Prague, Czech Republic. Be sure to learn about how he unexpectedly ventured into entrepreneurship, after working in the Energy sector for a few years.
2019-08-0218 minMSIE PodcastInterview with Peder Sviggum(HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)C4- The HEC Paris MSIE Podcast. This is a student initiative with the purpose of learning more about the students in the cohort and increasing group interaction.
This episode is a casual interview with my good friend and colleague, Peder Sviggum. Be sure to listen to his insights and his experience in the fintech industry.
2019-07-2725 min
MSIE PodcastInterview with Krunal Patel (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)C4- The HEC Paris MSIE Podcast. This is a student initiative with the purpose of learning more about the students in the cohort and increasing group interaction.
This episode is a casual interview to learn about our colleague, Krunal Patel, based in California.
2019-07-2420 min