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Dr. Sanjay Kallapur and Dr. Hariom Manchiraju, esteemed faculty members from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, co-authored the research study "Does Observability of Ratings Shopping Improve Ratings Quality?", which examines whether increased transparency in credit rating processes enhances the accuracy and reliability of those ratings.

India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) implemented a groundbreaking regulation requiring companies to disclose all credit ratings, including rejected ones, to address conflicts of interest in the rating system. However, research by Prof. Sanjay Kallapur and Prof. Hariom Manchiraju reveals the policy backfired: rather than reducing rating inflation, companies shifted from explicit ratings shopping to implicit shopping by favoring lenient agencies. The result was that Type 1 errors (defaults on highly-rated bonds) increased 2.65 times, bonds with favorable initial ratings faced three times greater likelihood of downgrade within a year, and the policy ultimately distorted bank capital calculations and undermined investor confidence in ratings demonstrating how regulatory interventions can produce counterintuitive outcomes when market participants adapt strategically.

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Prof. Noam Shamir, Associate Professor of Operations Strategy at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, shares key insights from his research study titled “Sales Information Transparency and Trust in Repeated Vertical Relationships.”

Prof. Noam Shamir's groundbreaking research on sales information transparency and trust in vertical relationships addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern supply chains: how independent companies with competing interests can collaborate effectively. Rooted in real-world experience and refined over 15 years of academic inquiry, his work challenges conventional assumptions about information sharing, revealing that transparency's true value extends far beyond demand forecasting. Through rigorous theoretical modeling and practical insights, Prof. Shamir demonstrates that when supply chain partners engage in repeated interactions and share strategic sales information, they unlock greater efficiency, build mutual trust, and create win-win opportunities though paradoxically, perfect transparency isn't always the answer. His research illuminates why strategic ambiguity sometimes outperforms complete disclosure, and how the interplay between trust, contract design, and bargaining power shapes outcomes for manufacturers, retailers, and ultimately, the entire supply chain ecosystem.

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Dr. Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor of International Business and Strategy, and Director of the Center for Emerging Markets at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, brings rich insights from his pioneering research on “Reverse Innovation and the Internationalization of Emerging-Market Companies.” His work continues to influence global understanding of how emerging-market firms innovate, compete, and expand internationally.

Prof. Ramamurti's discussion on reverse innovation highlights how innovation is no longer a one-way process from developed to developing countries; instead, emerging markets drive business model, cost-saving process, and frugal product innovation that creates accessible solutions with broad global relevance. Citing examples such as GE's portable ultrasound for China, Gillette's customized razor for Indian consumers, and Procter & Gamble’s insights-led diaper redesign for China, Ramamurti demonstrates how deep local understanding, affordability, and adaptation produce products meeting unique needs while offering dramatic value like 80% functionality at 10% of the usual cost. He traces how companies from emerging markets, such as Huawei, TikTok, and Medea, are not only innovating domestically but also building robust global strategies, facing challenges including understanding new markets, establishing brands, and overcoming entrenched competitors.

For established multinationals, he urges a shift in mindset embracing local learning, resisting fears of cannibalization, and designing specifically for emerging market realities to win growth where it is most likely. Reverse innovation is now setting global standards across sectors; disruptions such as China’s DeepSeek AI signal that innovations born in the Global South are impacting markets worldwide, even amidst geopolitical frictions. Ultimately, reverse innovation is poised to define the next era of global business and growth, rewarding those who build on emerging market insights to serve the vast, under-addressed populations worldwide.

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Dr. Remy Levin, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut, discusses his innovative research on measuring risk preferences historically, exploring how economic decision-making can be understood beyond the constraints of modern data. Can we reconstruct how people in history perceived and managed risk? This conversation dives into the innovative methods for estimating historical risk preferences, linking economic history, behavioral economics, and cognitive science to better understand decision-making across time.

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Dr. Ramayya Krishnan, William W. and Ruth F. Cooper Professor of Management Science and Information Systems, Dean Emeritus of Heinz College and the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, shared insights from his pioneering research, "Two Heads Are Better Than One: How to Operationalize AI with People, Processes, and Trust," exploring how human collaboration, organizational processes, and trust are key to realizing AI's full potential.

Despite the rapid advances in AI technologies, from real-time translation and AI-driven newsreaders to breakthroughs in mathematics many businesses and organizations struggle to turn AI into real value. Drawing from Herb Simon’s classic insight that “two heads are better than one,” this episode explores how combining AI with human expertise, trust, evaluation, and redesigned processes is key to successful adoption. We’ll dive into why 70% of AI investment needs to focus on people and processes, why robust evaluation for fairness and reliability is essential, and how policy frameworks like regulatory sandboxes are shaping the future of AI deployment in sectors like healthcare and beyond.

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Dr. Charles Spinosa, Emeritus Group Director at VISION Consulting and Principal at Stratam Consulting, shares key insights from his acclaimed book, “Leadership as Masterpiece Creation: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Humanities about Moral Risk-Taking.”

Leaders can craft “masterpiece” organizations distinctive, admirable, and high-achieving by taking moral risks and drawing from the humanities to guide both strategy and culture. In Leadership as Masterpiece Creation, Dr. Charles Spinosa, Matthew Hancocks, and Haridimos Tsoukas show how management that blends the creative sensibilities of artists, the wisdom of statespersons, and business expertise generates workplaces where trust, moral courage, and gratitude flourish, leading to lasting value for everyone involved.

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Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Faculty Chair of the Executive Leadership Research Initiative for Women and Minority Attorneys and Senior Research Fellow at both the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School and the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, shares thought-provoking insights from her latest book, “Building a Thriving Future: Navigating the Metaverse and Multiverse,” published by MIT Press.

“Building a Thriving Future” by Harvard researcher and AI strategist Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio is a strategic guide to the AI-powered metaverse, where digital transformation is reshaping industries, governance, and the future of work. Drawing on real-world case studies across sectors, the book presents a data-driven roadmap and actionable frameworks to help leaders, businesses, and policymakers harness AI and immersive technologies to innovate, adapt, and lead in the evolving metaverse economy.

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Dr. Chung Wha (Chloe) Ki, Associate Professor of Fashion Business at the School of Fashion and Textiles at Hong Kong Polytechnic University share insights as we explore the topic:: “AI Meets the Runway: How Technology is Reshaping Fashion Consumer Experiences.”

“AI Meets the Runway: How Technology is Reshaping Fashion Consumer Experiences” explores how artificial intelligence, virtual try-ons, and interactive digital tools are transforming the fashion retail landscape. The discussion delves into how these innovations influence consumer decision-making, redefine shopping experiences, and reshape perceptions of style and brand identity.

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Dr. Ashwini Deshpande, Head of the Department and Professor of Economics at Ashoka University, shares thought-provoking insights from her edited volume, “Handbook on Economics of Discrimination and Affirmative Action.”

The “Handbook on Economics of Discrimination and Affirmative Action,” edited by Dr. Ashwini Deshpande, presents both theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on discrimination and affirmative action worldwide, covering social identities such as caste, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, and tribal status. It uniquely blends Western economic theories with historical writings from Indian thinkers, providing methodological advances and diverse data both quantitative and qualitative to estimate and understand discrimination in various contexts. This volume is valuable for its multidisciplinary approach and its comprehensive exploration of social justice, economic theory, and public policy relating to discrimination and affirmative action.

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Dr. Tessa Forshaw, co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University, and Richard Braden, founder of People Rocket LLC, share the core insights from their acclaimed book, "Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World."

Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World is a practical guide that demystifies innovation and demonstrates that creative problem-solving is a skill everyone can learn. Drawing from years of experience at Harvard, Stanford, and global organizations, the authors highlight six mindsets that fuel innovation and offer clear, actionable steps for individuals and teams to generate solutions in everyday and professional settings. The book challenges myths about creativity, encourages readers to embrace ambiguity and failure, and teaches how to turn doubt into confidence and ideas into impactful outcomes.

Whether you're a manager, entrepreneur, team leader, or simply seeking practical ways to unlock your innovation potential, "Innovation-ish" provides proven strategies backed by cognitive science and real-world stories to help you create meaningful change.

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