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Sir Oliver Hart

Nobel Prize Economist

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Michael Spence

Nobel Prize Economist

Video & Article Oct 10

Skye Perryman

TIME100 Honoree

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Professor Mark Granovetter

Stanford University

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Professor Don Moore

UC Berkeley Haas

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Professor Paul Adler

USC Marshall

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Carlos Escapa

UC Berkeley / Industry

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Professor Eugene M. Caruso

UCLA Anderson

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Discussing the Catch by Louis Charles Moeller

SOCIOLOGY | Jul. 21, 2025

The Gentle Power of Weak Ties: Networking Tips from a Sociologist

“You never know which one it’s going to be.” — Mark Granovetter

Stanford’s Mark Granovetter explains why your looser connections often open the biggest doors — and how to build them with authenticity in a hyper-digital era.

By Leo Cao

BUSINESS ETHICS | Oct. 21, 2025

Beyond Profit: "The Ethical Institution"

Building on Paul Adler’s vision of collaborative institutions and Peter Drucker’s mission before profit philosophy, leaders are rediscovering that long-term efficiency comes from shared purpose.

By Editorial Team

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