Wharton Stories: Conferences

Question and answers during the WCAI Analytics Accelerator Summit
The Wharton Analytics Accelerator Summit offers students across the University a chance to team up with others to build models for real companies to solve business problems.

Wharton Analytics Accelerator Summit Gives Students an Opportunity to Apply Classroom Knowledge to Real Business Problems

Shujaat Ahmad standing in front of the LinkedIn logo.
How Shujaat Ahmad, WG’17, made a radical pivot from strategy consulting to his passion for people analytics through Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.

4 Academic and Coaching Resources this EMBA Alum Used to Land a People Analytics Job at LinkedIn

Prof. Cade Massey in SiriusXM studio. He is wearing a suit and suits in front of three Wharton-branded blue banners.
From Moneyball to people analytics, Wharton Prof. Cade Massey focuses on how evidence-based decision making can help people and organizations thrive.

People Analytics Prof. Cade Massey Teaches Power and Negotiation Strategies in His Influence Elective

A woman onstage gestures as she speaks to the audience. A man wearing a blue blazer sits opposite her. The background is blue.
EMBA student Robert Chen, WG’19, an executive coach at Exec|Comm in New York City, highlights takeaways about leadership from Mary Barra, CEO of GM.

8 Insights on Leadership from GM CEO Mary Barra and the Wharton People Analytics Conference

2nd Annual WiN Summit
The Wharton Neuroscience Initiative explores the ethical, legal, and societal implications for neuroscience and business at its second annual WiN summit.

Configuring a ‘Road Map’ for Neuroscience and Business

A film crew shooting a scene with children sitting on the floor in front of a white background.
“My main inspiration lies in creating movements. I want to use the power and influence of film to make a meaningful difference, and change the way people think and interact.”

Wharton San Francisco EMBA Student and Producer Promotes Social Activism Through Advertising

Pauline Francis, MBA, in black, smiling warmly before a sunny lounge area.
“Wharton has expanded my vision about social impact opportunities.”

Social Impact at Wharton San Francisco Helps Student Give Back

Katherine St. Onge and four classmates standing beneath a cherry blossom tree
Wharton’s EMBA program is a great place to get a strong business foundation. It’s also a network rife with people who are successful in the social impact field. You’ll meet a lot of people who are interested in or involved in this space, and who want to be innovative and push the industry forward.

Social Impact Investing Professional Finds Strong Interest in Field at Wharton

Kristal Dehnad posing in an office.
Feel uncomfortable as much as you possibly can. That’s when growth happens.

Six Lessons from an EMBA Journey