Columbia Bizcast

Feb 26 2025 79 ep. 30 mins 135
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Hear what drives the innovators, leaders, and thinkers of Columbia Business School in this podcast hosted by Fahad Ahmed ’17.

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AI and the Future of Work

Feb 26 2025 12 mins  
Listen to a conversation between Professors Stephan Meier and Todd Jick as they share their latest insights on how AI is reshaping the workplace and transforming the future of work. They offer practical tips for business leaders on implementing AI within organizations while addressing the fear and resistance that often accompany major transformations.

Professor Joseph Stiglitz and The Road to Freedom

Feb 05 2025 58 mins  
Listen to a conversation between Nobel Prize-winning economist and CBS Professor Joseph Stiglitz and Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics. Together, they explore the intersections of economics, policy, and society, offering listeners valuable insights into Stiglitz’s vision for a stronger economic future.

Trailblazing in Global Wealth Management

Jan 17 2025 49 mins  
Discover powerful leadership insights and explore how AI is revolutionizing finance and wealth management in this engaging conversation with Ida Liu, Global Head of Citi Private Bank, and Lulu C. Wang ’83, founder and CEO of Tupelo Capital Management. Recorded during the recent Sir Gordon Wu Distinguished Speaker Forum, this episode, hosted by Columbia Business School’s

EU’s Wopke Hoekstra Calls for Urgent Climate Action

Dec 19 2024 65 mins  
The European Union’s Commissioner for Climate Action visited CBS during Climate Week to discuss the solutions and challenges on his agenda as he embarks on a new five-year term. He highlighted the need for stronger Europe-U.S. alignment, addressing global competition, and utilizing carbon pricing to reduce emissions.

Using AI to Transform the Classroom and Beyond

Nov 20 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, join Columbia Business School Dean Costis Maglaras and faculty as they explore how the School is harnessing AI to transform classroom learning and equip students for the future of work.

Climate Risks, Uncertainties, and Opportunities

Oct 09 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to Professor Gernot Wagner’s talk from Reunion 2024, where he discusses the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the immense business opportunities presented by the clean-energy race.

Ulta Beauty’s Michelle Crossan-Matos on Brand Purpose and Strategy

Aug 27 2024 24 mins  
Listen to the CMO of the major U.S. beauty retailer share insights at Columbia Business School’s BRITE ’24 conference. Crossan-Matos discusses how to blend brand purpose with strategy while driving continuous innovation amid rapid societal and industry changes.

Mary Barra on Driving GM’s Electric Future

Aug 13 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to GM CEO Mary Barra’s keynote address at the Tamer Institute’s 2024 Climate Business and Investment Conference, where she shares the automaker’s bold strategy to lead the electric vehicle revolution. Discover how GM is leveraging its scale, innovation, and consumer-focused approach to create affordable, high-performance EVs

Ray Dalio on The Changing World Order

Jun 21 2024 86 mins  
The legendary investor recently took part in a wide-ranging discussion hosted by Columbia Business School’s Finance Division that covered the five main forces that contribute to the rise and decline of empires, his views on the Chinese economy, insights into his investment philosophy, and the role of AI in the investment industry.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian Shares Human-Centered Leadership Lessons

May 06 2024 67 mins  
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, the leader of the country’s oldest airline sat down with CBS Professor Modupe Akinola to explain how building an ethical company culture starts from the top. Since Delta CEO Ed Bastian assumed his role in 2016, he’s kept his email address public and unchanged — an uncommon practice for the leader of a Fortune 100 company. By doing so, Bas