Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

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eLab students deliver pitches at Demo Day

Teams of student entrepreneurs unveiled their startup plans April 28 as part of Cornell’s annual Entrepreneurship Celebration.

Sustainable Business certificate tackles much more than environmental issues

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is partnering with eCornell to launch an online certificate in sustainable business to help managers think more holistically about the social and environmental impacts of business.

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Omnichannel Leadership Program designed by Industry and powered by Cornell

Cornell University is partnering with industry executives and brand visionaries from across the globe to launch a new Omnichannel Leadership Immersion Program that will empower and train leaders to build high-performing, seamless customer journeys.

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Rare, endangered insects illegally for sale online

A survey has found that endangered and threatened insects and spiders, as well as common species that provide valuable ecological services, can be easily purchased – without adequate oversight – through basic internet searches, according to a new Cornell study.

Library deal to stimulate open access

Library strikes "read-and-publish" access with Cambridge University Press.

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Why is there no Uber for live music?

While digital platforms like Uber continue to proliferate and expand the gig economy into new sectors of work, some industries, such as live music, have structural features that keep them from adapting well to online platforms.

“Startup Cornell” podcast features founder of AfriTrip Advisors Morocco

Ghali Jorio ’22 is the founder of AfriTrip Advisors Morocco, a travel company that offers private and customized trips around Morocco.

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Variable schedules harm workers and businesses

Variable work scheduling may provide short-term solutions to unpredictable market conditions, but can harm workers as well as business performance, new research suggests.

Conference features business competitions, Entrepreneur of the Year presentation

Entrepreneurship at Cornell's annual two-day conference offers speakers, business competitions and networking opportunities.

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