Blockchain will have a huge impact on our lives—and business. The author, a tech expert, punctures some popular misperceptions about blockchain. More
Billionaires are Transforming American Downtowns
The billionaires believe private enterprise can help revive cities like Detroit, San Antonio and Milwaukee. And so far, their investments are working. More
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How to Manage Power at the Top
Learning to use power for good is a noble, delicate endeavor – one of the most inspiring journeys we can take as humans. Here are a few things to consider. More
Here’s One Simple Solution to Wealth Inequality
A New York University business school professor explains why treating employees well may help reduce inequality—and improve the bottom line. More
To Advance Humanity, We Must Retool Tech
A Duke University business professor explains how – and why—it’s time to reform tech. More
What is Womxn? Here’s Why Your Company Needs to Get on Board.
Major companies are moving into the conversation about how to reflect the increasingly complex, nuanced ways Americans identify ourselves. More
Here’s Why I’m Excited About Techonomy NYC
At Techonomy we have a point of view. At our New York conference, we plan to suffuse you in it. Tech has gone off the rails, and every company and leader has to be thoughtful about why, and what can be done. More
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Why Hollywood’s Star-centric Revenue Model Doesn’t Work
Much of Hollywood has no real business model. That fact is masked by a near-religious belief in the star system. Disney is a rare exception. But movies can make money in other ways, including by relying more on tech. More
What to Expect at Techonomy NYC
At Techonomy NYC, everyone in the room could be onstage as a speaker. Our community includes edgy innovators from business, tech, and beyond, and our conferences are full of intense conversations about the most pressing issues of our era. More
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How tech companies allocate capital can make a huge difference to shareholders
Making the right capital allocation decisions is essential if technology companies are going to grow over the long-term and maximize shareholder returns. Capital allocation decisions are even more important now because interest rates are rising, as is geopolitical uncertainty. As many tech companies begin to unwind their debt positions and are less inclined to borrow, […] More
What a Formula E Race Team’s AI Means for People
The world’s first fully electric international auto league launched in 2014 and this season Formula E is making tech headlines with a second-generation car. Race strategists are working with artificial intelligence specialists from Genpact. This human/machine collaboration is a promising example of how AI can create an advantage in competition. More
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Information Wants to be Free; Consumers May Want to Pay
Current approaches to dynamic pricing are consumer-hostile. The author argues that there's a better way to build win-win relationships in the digital space that use cooperation, trust, and transparency to nurture customer lifetime value. More
Can Companies be ‘Good’?
Businesses are stepping into society's most contentious debates, raising the question: "What makes a good company good?" This has been one of the consistent themes throughout Techonomy 2018. More
We Can’t Waste the Tech Crisis
Has Silicon Valley lost its soul? We partner with the Intelligence Squared Debates to ask the question that sits at the center of the tech crisis. If you can't join us in Half Moon Bay, don't miss the livestream from our home page November 11 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. More
When Business Models Matter More Than Tech
Technology can provide a platform for future growth but seizing the white space of opportunity requires a well-thought-out business model—and a willingness to change an existing business model if necessary, whether to enable a new technology, unlock a new market, or both. More
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Catherine Steiner-Adair: Screens Hinder Emotional Intelligence
Techonomy 2018 speakers answer critical questions in an ongoing series: Catherine Steiner-Adair, a research associate at Harvard Medical School. More
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Neesha Hathi: Tech Needs the Basics
Techonomy 2018 speakers answer critical questions in an ongoing series: Neesha Hathi, Chief Digital Officer, Charles Schwab More
Paula Goldman: Emerging Tech Needs Guardrails
Techonomy 2018 speakers answer critical questions in an ongoing series: Paula Goldman, global lead of the Tech and Society Solutions Lab at Omidyar Network. More
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Editor’s Choice: Is It Time To Bring Data To Managing?
We Recommend: Getting companies to pay attention to engage in so-called “evidence-based management” is a challenge. This piece from Knowable Magazine takes a deep dive into why. More
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Jeffrey Sachs is Upset
We don't take the U. N. Sustainable Development Goals seriously enough. Tech is indispensable for achieving them. Economist Jeffrey Sachs is unimpressed with business' commitment so far, especially the tech giants, he told Techonomy in this exclusive interview. From the latest Techonomy Magazine. More
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