4/22
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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What founders should ask VC firms, post-SVB
Luke Taylor of the Wharton School suggests that companies talk to failed startups that have prior experience with VC firms they’re considering.
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Researchers finally figured out how long it really takes to form a new habit
A study co-authored by Katy Milkman of the Wharton School and Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences finds that there is no “magic number” of days for habit formation.
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Neuroscience explains why Bill Gates’ weird reading trick is so effective
A study by Penn researchers working in physics, neuroscience, and bioengineering found that people instinctively seek patterns and similarities in the data they absorb.
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Maryland could have a four-day workweek. Will businesses take the opportunity?
Matthew Bidwell of the Wharton School cautions that a four-day workweek in the U.S. might yield different results than in the U.K.
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Why your first product review matters more than any other, backed by science
A chart provided by Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School demonstrates the impact of average review ratings over time in the case of vacuum cleaners.
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Adam Grant to entrepreneurs: It’s time to rethink ‘best practices’
Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that the term “best practices” creates the illusion of being finished, which stifles innovation and prevents organizations from adapting to change.
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Video: Best-selling Author Adam Grant: The Most Highly-functional Companies Have These 3 Traits
Adam Grant of the Wharton School is interviewed about his experience visiting the strongest functioning workplaces.
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3 Ways to Design Awesome Jobs That Will Keep Your Superstars from Quitting
An analysis by Adam Grant of the Wharton School about a new Facebook study on ways to keep exceptional talent from quitting is featured.
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How to Gain Strength From Your Darkest Moments
Adam Grant of the Wharton School is interviewed about co-authoring the new book Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy with Sheryl Sandberg.
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Do You Know What to Charge Your Customers? The Rules Are Changing
Z. John Zhang of the Wharton School comments on the importance of the initial price in establishing the product or service’s value and worth.