Kogod School of Business Alumna Helps Students Gain a Global Business Perspective with Startup Ageovisa

My article for the Kogod School of Business Founder and CEO of Ageovisa, Samantha Bendt, creates a language learning platform for students who don’t want to take the one-size-fits-all approach. Recent Kogod graduate Samantha Bendt founded Ageovisa to allow aspiring language learners to learn in the style that works best for them. “Everyone learns differently, … Continue reading Kogod School of Business Alumna Helps Students Gain a Global Business Perspective with Startup Ageovisa

Kogod’s Race in the Marketplace Course Is Invaluable for All AU Students

My article for the Kogod School of Business Marketing and culture influence each other in highly sophisticated ways: marketing is shaped and, in turn, shapes culture. Companies court specific customer groups, and often, progressive ideas take a backseat to profit.  While it is no secret that the advertising industry has a sticky (or sticker!) problem … Continue reading Kogod’s Race in the Marketplace Course Is Invaluable for All AU Students

The Hidden Cost of the Hustle–Faculty and Director of the Kogod Tax Policy Center Caroline Bruckner hones in on the tax consequences of gig work.

My article By Toni Tileva | February 6, 2020 In September 2019, California became the first state in the country to pass a labor law aimed primarily at Uber and Lyft drivers that extends wage and benefit protections to about a million gig workers. California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote an op-ed arguing that when workers are classified … Continue reading The Hidden Cost of the Hustle–Faculty and Director of the Kogod Tax Policy Center Caroline Bruckner hones in on the tax consequences of gig work.

What Are the Odds? A computational neuroscientist and Kogod adjunct scores a career as a data scientist with the NBA.

So much of our everyday life involves making predictions—from picking the best route for our morning commute to bringing an umbrella to choosing a partner. “We predict all the time, so the process is natural,” says Grant Fiddyment, adjunct professor of predictive analytics at Kogod and data scientist for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. “In a lot of ways, … Continue reading What Are the Odds? A computational neuroscientist and Kogod adjunct scores a career as a data scientist with the NBA.

From Veteran to Venture: Kogod alum-turned-professor helps veteran entrepreneurs launch their businesses

My story for Kogod School of Business Each year, roughly 200,000 US service members transition from the military to the private sector. Although veterans are twice as likely as non-veterans to be self-employed, their rate of business ownership has dropped precipitously from the entrepreneurial high of their predecessors in the last century. Half of World … Continue reading From Veteran to Venture: Kogod alum-turned-professor helps veteran entrepreneurs launch their businesses

Inflation is Down. Why Aren’t Prices?

My article for the Kogod School of Business Over the past several years, the economy has experienced unprecedented shifts driven by the pandemic, stimulus packages, and changing consumer behaviors. In July, inflation began to cool meaningfully after record increases during the previous two years. This year, the Consumer Price Index climbed 3 percent through June and less than 4 percent … Continue reading Inflation is Down. Why Aren’t Prices?

Housing Markets and the Broader Economy

My article for the Kogod School of Business While the question of whether we will face a recession in 2023 and how bad it may be (terms like “soft landing” and “recalibration” dominate the discourse) has been daunting, economists’ discussion about the housing market and how it is affected by the current monetary policy has … Continue reading Housing Markets and the Broader Economy

Consumer Behavior During Times of Inflation—And How to Save

My article for the Kogod School of Business According to Numerator, a white woman between the ages of 55 and 64 years old, married and living in the Southeastern suburbs of the US, is the “typical” US Walmart shopper. This shopper likely has an undergraduate degree and earns about $80,000 annually. She visits Walmart about … Continue reading Consumer Behavior During Times of Inflation—And How to Save

Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers

My article for the Kogod School of Business Kogod MBA ‘19 alumna MaBinti Yillah is in the process of developing her startup company, Ziefah Health, a mental health platform that connects Muslims with pre-vetted, licensed providers of culturally responsive care. When someone close to Yillah had a mental health difficulty, they struggled to seek treatment … Continue reading Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers

Not Too Old For This

My article for the Kogod School of Business Millions of older Americans have re-entered the workforce in recent months. Nearly 64 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 worked in April, essentially the same rate as in February 2020. That’s a more complete pandemic recovery than among most younger age groups. Inflation … Continue reading Not Too Old For This