Columbia Bizcast
Columbia Bizcast
Columbia Business School
Hear what drives the innovators, leaders, and thinkers of Columbia Business School in this podcast hosted by Fahad Ahmed ’17.
Is the Economy Returning to Equilibrium?
At a recent live event hosted by the Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business at Columbia Business School, Professors Abby Joseph Cohen and Pierre Yared discussed signs that the global economy and financial markets are moving toward a more “normal” state.
Feb 27, 2024
1 hr 8 min
How Data Happened: A History from the Age of Reason to the Age of Algorithms
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to a recording of a recent CBS event featuring Chris Wiggins, professor of applied mathematics and systems biology at Columbia University. He speaks about his new book, How Data Happened, co-authored with Matthew Jones. Professor Wiggins explains that the technologies that now shape our daily realities didn’t just appear overnight. They have rich and detailed histories that go back centuries and span the globe. This event was facilitated by Professor Bruce Kogut, as part of the School’s Business, AI, and Democracy series.
Feb 9, 2024
51 min
Exploring Democracy in the Age of AI
In this episode of Bizcast we speak with Columbia Business School Professor Bruce Kogut, who shares insights and reflections on the impact of social and traditional media, government regulation, misinformation, and new and emerging technologies on democracy.
Jan 26, 2024
32 min
Climate Change and the New American Economy
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to a recording of a recent CBS event featuring Brian Deese, MIT innovation fellow and former director of the National Economic Action Council at the White House. Deese discusses climate action and economic opportunities in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Jan 12, 2024
56 min
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Shares AI Insights, Leadership Lessons
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, Jensen Huang, President and CEO of NVIDIA, joins Dean Costis Maglaras to discuss the future of the AI industry and share insights and lessons from building his tech company into a $1 trillion giant.
Dec 19, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Understanding and Unleashing the Power of Blockchain
In this episode of Bizcast, Ciamac Moallemi, the William von Mueffling Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, takes us through the basics of the new technology, shares the opportunities and disadvantages it offers, and discusses how CBS is preparing students to be at the forefront of this emerging field.
Aug 10, 2023
21 min
Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation at CBS
Director of the Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School Lara Hejtmanek ’99 discusses how the School supports students and alumni in their entrepreneurial journeys: from startup idea to launch and beyond.
Jan 27, 2023
29 min
How Can Leaders Use Data to Make Better Decisions?
Listen to a fascinating discussion between Columbia Business School Professors Oded Netzer, Christopher Frank and Paul Magnone as they delve into the ideas and practical applications detailed in their new book Decisions Over Decimals.
Dec 14, 2022
36 min
Investing in the Era of Climate Change: A conversation with Professor Bruce Usher
Columbia Business School’s Bruce Usher discusses his new book, which outlines the risks and opportunities for investors from climate change, and how current students and alumni are addressing major environmental challenges.
Nov 18, 2022
31 min
Welcome to Manhattanville – A conversation with Dean Costis Maglaras
Welcome to the first episode of a special season of Columbia Bizcast dedicated to Columbia Business School’s new home in Manhattanville! In this episode, we’ll take a private tour of the Manhattanville campus with Dean Costis Maglaras. Dean Maglaras shares with us why a new campus is essential for preparing the next generation of business leaders, how spaces within Henry R. Kravis Hall and David Geffen Hall are built to foster connectivity and collaboration among students, faculty, alumni, and the larger business community, as well as his vision for the future of business education. Find us on Instagram and Twitter, where we are @columbia_biz. Subscribe to Bizcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can catch up on old episodes in the Bizcast archive.
Apr 8, 2022
30 min
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