The Corcoran Group founder and Shark Tank star shared practical strategies for building resilience and driving innovation during a presentation at Columbia Business School’s Alleycon conference.



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Video: Balancing Freedom and Responsibility in the Age of AI
In a recent Q&A, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz discusses the urgent need for policies that balance innovation with responsibility, the risks of allowing tech giants to dictate the future, and why an economic framework of progressive capitalism is essential for safeguarding democracy in the age of AI.
AI’s Impact on Creativity, Leadership, and Innovation
Insights shared at Columbia University’s recent AI Summit show how the technology is redefining the creative process and influencing executive decision making.
How to Get Consumers to Trust Personalized Recommendations
From Netflix suggesting your next binge-worthy show to Spotify curating your perfect playlist, tech companies are vying to streamline and automate the consumer experience. New research from Columbia Business School explores why some consumers trust algorithmic recommendations more than others.
5 AI Trends Reshaping Business from Ramp CEO Eric Glyman
The Digital Future Initiative recently kicked off its BIZTech Lectures series with a discussion exploring AI’s impact on business operations, financial efficiency, and technological adaptation.
Video: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Backfire
President Trump’s tariffs were meant to protect American industries, but they are likely to drive up costs for consumers, hurt domestic firms, and disrupt global trade, argues Professor Shang-Jin Wei. The unintended consequences could ripple across the world economy.
Unlocking the Power of AI in the Modern Workplace
Successful implementation of AI demands that leaders embrace key change management principles. In the latest issue of Columbia Business, discover actionable insights on what industry leaders need to know to effectively adopt and leverage this rapidly evolving technology.

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