Syracuse University Talks Business

What do creativity, loneliness and leadership have in common? These three areas can have very negative and positive effects on your personal and professional life. Whitman professors Joel Carnevale and Lynne Vincent explain how it affects the workplace, how to bounce back after a major upheaval (such as COVID-19) and how to address these topics.

Do you know the ins and outs of cryptocurrency? Professors Cristiano Bellavitis and Lee McKnight (iSchool) share their expertise and insight into the ever-growing innovation. Learn more about the business and technology sides of cryptocurrency, as well as the future of crypto.

What are the challenges and opportunities in Asia post-COVID? Our business experts Ravi Dharwadkar, Bart Edes and Kristen Patel discuss the implications of the recalibration of U.S. foreign policy and American firms doing business in Asia. Learn more about Asian perspectives on the current global supply chain problems as well as national securities policies on compliance in the region.

Why do highly successful entrepreneurs identify as having traits consistent with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Whitman Professors John Torrens and Johan Wiklund share how it is far from being a disadvantage in business, having ADHD may be an asset to entrepreneurial ventures. Learn what traits/behaviors need to be augmented, by hiring business partners who excel at those specific traits.

What impacts and implications has Brexit had post pandemic? European economy experts Mike Harris, Glyn Morgan and Fatma Sonmez-Leopold share background on Brexit, and what it has meant inside of the U.K. Learn more about the breakdown of the impact in Europe and the U.S. and what the end of the deal might look like.

In the past few months, more and more people are getting vaccinated. The Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and other vaccines are making their way throughout the world in the hopes of returning to a pre COVID-19 normality. Professor Burak Kazaz, Dr. Syra Madad and Prashant Yadav talk about the state of the vaccine distribution.

What is the psychological impact of remote working and learning? COVID-19 has forced people to face new normalcies and loneliness has become one of those normal feelings. Professors Lynne Vincent, Joel Carnevale and Charisse L'Pree (NEW) explain what loneliness is and how it is expressed among different demographics. 

The 2020 National Survey of Military-Affiliated Entrepreneurs monitors trends in the activity and needs, as well as economic, social and political barriers of veteran entrepreneurs in the United States. Professor Alex McKelvie and post-doctoral researcher Mirza Tihic explain their research and findings of the recent study. Also, learn more about the unique characteristics that drive success in entrepreneurial ventures.

Minority entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of the United States business landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professors Todd Moss, El-Java Abdul-Qadir and Ph.D. student Fabian Diaz explain how minority entrepreneurs navigate U.S. regulations and financial hurdles. Also, learn how the South Side Innovation Center is making an impact in Central New York.

Are malls a thing of the past? Listen to industry experts including Lizanne Kindler and professors Julie Niederhoff, Ray Wimer and Guiyang Xiong about how retailers have responded to the pandemic. These changes also bring virtual reality technology into the retail industry. Learn more about the future of retail in the wake of COVID-19.

Take a trip in the time machine to see what the supply chain looked like when the pandemic began and how it has responded. Also, Professor Patrick Penfield has a suggestion for how to solve the PPE supply problem. Learn more about the supply chain and how COVID-19 impacts the items you buy.