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New research shows how deals that blend governmental or philanthropic support with private investment can help mitigate biodiversity loss

A hidden dimension of bias is our deep-seated assumptions about whether someone is a visionary or a detail-oriented doer.

A student-led hackathon, in partnership with Google, signals a shift in the AI landscape—moving beyond simple chatbots toward multimodal, real-time applications that bridge the gap between technical theory and business innovation.

Employer amenities explain much of the difference between men’s and women’s earnings, according to new research from Columbia Business School.

The company’s CEO Meredith Kopit Levien explains how a 175-year-old institution became a digital subscription powerhouse — while defending journalism’s future in the AI era.

To unlock AI’s promise, the healthcare industry must overhaul its infrastructure and governance.

Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl reflects on leading transformation at Netflix, YouTube, and now one of the world’s largest music labels.

Bitar, Managing Partner of Rho Acceleration, shared insights from more than three decades of experience across private equity, global investing, and board leadership.

Geothermal is a proven, clean source of baseload power. Yet despite decades of operational success, it accounts for less than 1% of global electricity generation. That's about to change.Conventional hydrothermal systems are ready to deploy today, and next-generation technologies like enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), closed-loop systems, and superhot geothermal will unlock heat resources beyond naturally occurring reservoirs, dramatically expanding geothermal potential.With federal support in the United States and unprecedented private investment, we've entered geothermal's breakout decade.Geothermal Power Deck (PDF)Geothermal Heating & Cooling Deck (PDF)

Feeling financially constrained leads lower-income consumers to cut back, while wealthier consumers spend more, often to regain a sense of control.

At Columbia Business School’s Alleycon 2026, faculty, founders, and investors argued that in an era of exponential AI and technological acceleration, the biggest risk is hesitation.

A new economic model shows how companies accumulate your information the way they once accumulated factories—and how that changes what you pay.

Misguided beliefs about how relationships work can quietly drive dominant behavior – and spark distrust from employees.

New research shows how a cutting-edge mathematical model can help businesses make more personalized recommendations for consumers.

A new rent index methodology from Columbia and CompStak uses detailed lease data to track rent changes for comparable CRE space across locations and over time, avoiding the composition biases that distort traditional measures.Stijn Van NieuwerburghEarle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, Finance Division Wayne YuSVP of Data, CompStak

OpenAI Chief Economist Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji discusses how AI transforms productivity, work, and decision-making in the global economy.

At Columbia Business School’s annual Healthcare Conference, Dexcom President and CEO Jake Leach explains how breakthrough innovation is continuing to shape the future of diabetes management while expanding into a broader health technology platform.

GDP conflates consumption and investment spending and hence confuses motion for progress

Pearl Health was founded to empower independent physicians through data and value-based care. This vision has only accelerated with the advent of AI.

Research shows that up to half of dementias may be preventable by addressing modifiable risk factors. These programs are typically delivered in person, are resource-intensive, and reach only a small fraction of the people who could benefit. 

At its core, AVO leverages AI to process patient data directly from the Electronic Health Record (EHR), maps that data against clinical best practices, and produces "copilots" that automate clinician workflows. 

Despite leaps in medical technology, as many as 30 to 40 percent of surgical patients end up unsatisfied with their surgical outcomes due to lingering pain or mobility issues. AI-powered “digital twin” technology offers an opportunity to reduce the reliance on clinical heuristics—those experience-based shortcuts passed down through mentorship—for a more precise, bespoke approach to surgical care.

Today's AI systems are powered by vast models trained on data from across the internet. But this approach has stalled in the complex and critical field of healthcare, because while AI excels at retrieving facts, it falls short in handling the nuanced realities of clinical environments. 

In her new book, Massively Better Healthcare, Halle Tecco, founder of Rock Health and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, outlines a practical roadmap for earning trust, using AI responsibly, and creating lasting change as a healthcare innovator.