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Dr. Rishikesha Krishnan, Professor of Strategy and Former Director at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, delves into his pioneering research, “Innovation in and from India: The Who, Where, What, and When.”

Most Indian firms innovate within the technological frontier, emphasizing cost reduction and frugal innovation to meet local affordability needs. Process and organizational innovations are more common than product or supply chain innovations. Foreign multinationals remain key patent contributors, largely unaffected by weak IP enforcement. A promising trend is the growth of start-ups driving product and business model innovation. Overall, empirical research on innovation in India remains limited compared to China, signaling scope for further study. From a managerial lens, Indian firms excel in incremental and frugal innovations that create value domestically, while foreign firms lead in patent-driven R&D for global markets. The interaction between these forces is now catalyzing a new wave of innovative start-ups in India.

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Dr. Ron Berman, Associate Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, shares key insights from his research, “The Future of Digital Marketing: From A/B Testing to AI-Driven Personalization.”

In this conversation, Dr. Berman explores how digital marketing experimentation has evolved from traditional A/B tests to cutting-edge, machine learning–driven targeting, personalization, and bidding algorithms. He discusses common mistakes marketers make when designing experiments, how organizations can accurately measure ROI, and what the next frontier of marketing analytics holds.

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Dr. Danit Ein-Gar, Professor of Marketing at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, Israel, conducts pioneering research on giving and donation behavior. Her work, including "The Paradox of Choice in Giving: Why Donors Struggle to Decide," explores the psychological challenges donors face when presented with numerous charitable options.

She investigates how the abundance of choices in donation platforms can overwhelm donors, sometimes leading to decision paralysis or reduced charitable giving. Dr. Ein-Gar's research reveals two notable effects: the "proportion dominance" effect, where fewer choice options increase donation likelihood and amount, and the "global need perception" effect, where choosing more causes heightens donors' perception of global need and willingness to give. Her studies focus on how new digital giving platforms influence these donor decisions and the unique psychological processes involved in deciding whether and how much to give. Dr. Ein-Gar blends insights from consumer behavior, personality, and situational factors to address prosocial behavior in a modern context, also investigating related themes like self-control and information processing in donation decision-making.

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Dr. Alireza Keshavarz, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Maynooth University Business School, explores his research titled “How Do Firms Value Sales Career Paths?”

Sales employees can advance across industries, firms, and roles, but the impact of their career paths on compensation is unclear. Analyzing pay data from nearly 25,000 sales employees over 22 years, we find that firms value sales managers’ experience more than that of salespeople, reflecting a managerial multiplier effect. Sales occupation experience is the most transferable and valuable for both groups. Two career paths emerge: one rewarding sales experience and another offering promotional opportunities in management, often filled by individuals without prior sales experience. These findings have important implications for sales research and compensation practices.

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Dr. Rachael Goodwin, Assistant Professor of Management at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, delves into her research, “Who Handles the Tough Talk? Supervisor Sense of Power and Confronting Difficult Issues.”

Addressing sensitive workplace issues is vital for effective leadership, yet even powerful supervisors may avoid such conversations. Dr. Rachael Goodwin’s research distinguishes between structural and personal senses of power, showing that supervisors who feel more powerful are more likely to confront difficult issues and offer social support. Drawing on social role theory, the study also explores gender differences finding that women, regardless of felt power, tend to approach tough talks more constructively and with greater empathy.

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Dr. Boris Maciejovsky, Associate Professor of Management at the University of California, Riverside, shares key insights from his research, “EXPRESS: How Nostalgia Facilitates Post-Acquisition Target Employee Retention: An Agenda for Future Research.”

While nostalgia is often seen as a maladaptive response to change, our framework shows it can buffer the negative effects of organizational transitions. By fostering self-continuity, social connectedness, positive emotions, and a sense of meaning, nostalgia can help employees navigate change. We highlight how managers can strategically leverage nostalgia during acquisitions to improve employee retention and increase the success of change initiatives.

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Dr. Jean-Edouard Colliard, Associate Professor of Finance at HEC Paris and former economist at the European Central Bank’s Directorate General Research, explores his compelling research, “Regulating Finance in the Age of AI: Risks, Rewards, and the Future of Supervision.” Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial markets, trading, and risk management, and discover the new regulatory challenges it presents for central banks and policymakers.

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Dr. Nigel Nicholson, Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, shares key insights from his upcoming book, “Unique You: How Individuality Works and Why It Matters.”

Unique You explores the concept of Unique Individuality (UI), the distinctive blend of biology, experience, and personal narrative that makes each person one of a kind. Dr. Nicholson shows that while our uniqueness is innate, much of it remains hidden, shaped through self-discovery, relationships, culture, and the stories we tell about our lives. Using his 4D framework Destiny, Drama, Deliberation, and Development he illustrates how life unfolds in unique, non-linear journeys and emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from embracing individuality rather than conforming to societal categories. Relationships act as mirrors for our UI, culture offers choices rather than dictates and acknowledging both our strengths and shadows is key to authenticity. Creativity, vision, and transcendence are peak expressions of UI, nurtured by supportive environments and reflective practices. In an age of rapid change, our human uniqueness our capacity for creativity, connection, and ethical living remains irreplaceable. Ultimately, our individuality is both a gift and a responsibility and embracing it while helping others do the same enriches ourselves, our communities, and the future.

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Dr. Kristine de Valck, Professor of Marketing and Dean of Degree Programs at HEC Paris, shares insights from her research, “Why Online Consumption Communities Brutalize.”

Online consumption communities can sometimes turn hostile, with members engaging in insults, harassment, or trolling a phenomenon known as brutalization. While brief outbursts are common, some communities become persistently toxic. Studying 18 years of interactions in an online electronic dance music community, the authors identify three mutually reinforcing forms of violence sadistic entertainment, clan warfare, and popular justice that drive sustained community brutalization. The article presents these patterns, supports them with empirical data, and explores their implications for understanding violence in online communities.

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Dr. Bhramar Mukherjee, Anna M.R. Lauder Professor of Biostatistics and Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, explores her research on “Shaping the Future of Public Health Data Science: Leadership, Mentorship, and Impact,” offering insights that both inspire and inform.

This episode features a personal and professional conversation about Professor Mukherjee’s leadership journey from academia to global recognition and her pivotal role in training the next generation of public health data scientists through NIH-funded programs.

Key discussion points include:

• Founding and leading a data science training program for undergraduates

• Building inclusive pathways in STEM and public health

• Reflections on awards, leadership roles, and driving systemic change

• Key highlights from the India edition of the Harvard Data Science Review

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