As global financial markets plummeted and the world economy went into lockdown, many startup companies and corporate entrepreneurship programs are also facing the threat of falling down a steep cliff. Even if eventually innovative activities will rebound, how can companies weather this storm and prepare for the post-COVID business world? We heard from Japanese corporate CVC in Silicon Valley and initiatives by the Tech Coast Angels in San Diego to support startups and corporate innovative activity today. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 36062]

This webinar from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego features Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread on Lessons in Leadership at Panera during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the ever-changing environment and the new normal in this industry. He also discusses lessons learned and the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36065]

The stock market has been particularly volatile during the pandemic. Joey Engelberg explains how a social media platform for investors called StockTwits can measure investor sentiment during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also presents evidence that pre-Covid political views are affecting the ways investors are processing information about the pandemic, with Democrat investors holding more pessimistic market expectations during the crisis than Republican investors. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36039]

What insights can data provide during a time of crisis? How can research make a change in our everyday lives? An expert panel takes a look at the data we can and cannot access during the COVID-19 pandemic, how data can point to solutions and support for students and workers, and how data can be used with integrity to support government policies. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35986]

Ray Major, chief economist at SANDAG, talks with Phil Blair about the economic impacts of COVID-19 in San Diego. He shares how data is driving decisions and how the future of San Diego will be shaped by this economic crisis. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35993]

Supply chains from different industries have changed as a result of COVID-19.

Companies face challenges, specifically the impact of demand uncertainty across stakeholders that impact long and short term business operations as a result of various phases of the extended supply chain changing. Zal Phiroz of the Rady School at UC San Diego examines these disruptions and expectations of future changes. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 35989]

There is growing concern about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing on physical health and mental well-being. Analyses demonstrate large disruptions to physical activity and mental health during COVID-19 compared both to baseline and to a prior cohort. This puts people at risk for clinical depression. Sally Sadoff of UC San Diego Rady School presents data from a wellness study. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 35988]

In times of economic crisis governments often turn to stimulus payments to try and boost consumer spending and help the economy. Past data shows that about half of recipients show no change in consumption. What is expected from the current one-time stimulus check? Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 35962]

The human condition during a crisis is characterized by distinct psychological changes. This discussion highlights steps that individuals, business owners and the economy are moving through as we all experience the unprecedented global pandemic. This webinar is led by Professor of Marketing On Amir, associate dean of the Rady School and chief behavioral officer at Fiverr, Inc. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 35961]

Millions unemployed. Unprecedented supply and demand shocks. Stock market losses and massive government spending. How will the global economy survive in the wake of the most devastating pandemic of the modern era? Hear from a panel of experts as they look at the economic impacts of the pandemic. Series: "Global Impacts of COVID-19 - A GPS Webinar Series" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35867]