Jan 22
Ep71 “The Working From Home Revolution” with Nick Bloom
When the pandemic hit in 2020, working from home skyrocketed. Six years later, many companies have returned to in-person work, but hybrid models are still the dominant structure. So with WFH here to stay in some form, what’s the proper balance? And what are we at risk of losing i ... Show More
28m 16s
Jan 7
Ep70 "The Science Behind Why We Don’t Just Say What We Mean" with Psychologist Steven Pinker - Part 2
In the final part of this two-part interview, Steven Pinker, an experimental psychologist and Harvard professor, again joins hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen to discuss his new book When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and t ... Show More
23m 46s
Dec 10
Ep69 "The Science Behind Why We Don’t Just Say What We Mean" with Psychologist Steven Pinker - Part 1
Everyday, we participate in seemingly arbitrary but essential choices for society to function. We all agree on what side of the road to drive on, to use paper currency, or to speak the same language. These kinds of choices make up a group’s common knowledge – things that are made ... Show More
23m 12s
Feb 2024
Ep. 310: Get Your Nonprofit to the Next Level with an Organizational Operational System
Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible ... Show More
39m 9s
Jan 2022
Crypto and the Future of Business: A Primer
<p>Curious about how Web3 will affect businesses? Wondering why your business should pay attention? To dig deeper into the impact of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), social tokens, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and the metaverse on creators, entrepreneurs, and markete ... Show More
49m 12s
Sep 2021
41. Speak like a Founder: How Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate to Their Teams
<p>“Part of teamwork is dating,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/stefanos-zenios/">Stefanos Zenios</a>, The Investment Group of Santa Barbara Professor of Entrepreneurship and Professor of Operations, Information & Technology. “Dating each other to see wheth ... Show More
21m 59s
Jul 2024
David Epstein: The power of being a generalist
<p>In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai welcomes David Epstein, author of the book <em>Range</em>, which challenges conventional wisdom and illustrates why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. David shares his insights on the advantages of being a generali ... Show More
42m 56s
Without a residual claimant, who sets the agenda of a non-profit organization like a university? Who makes sure that the organization follows that agenda rather than serving the interests of the administrators running the organization? Who are the stakeholders in a non-profit organization, and how does the organization prioritize their competing interests. ... Show More
<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, Stanford GSB Lecturer <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/robert-siegel/">Robert Siegel </a>sits down with Matt Abrahams to discuss the role of communication in helping bus ... Show More
