Economic Development
Technology Commercialization
Posted: July 24, 2020 at 12:04 pm, Last Updated: March 29, 2021 at 7:43 pm
Getting a new research product to market.
A/V requirements: None
Entrepreneurship
Posted: July 24, 2020 at 12:02 pm, Last Updated: March 29, 2021 at 7:43 pm
Launching a technical company, market exploration, customer discovery.
A/V requirements: None
Lives in Ruins: Life in the Archaeological Site of Chichén Itzá
Posted: October 11, 2019 at 1:34 pm, Last Updated: June 22, 2021 at 3:41 pm
While millions of international tourists a year visit the World Heritage site of Chichén Itzá in southern Mexico and eagerly bask in its ancient wonder, few people appreciate the contemporary significance of the archaeological site. Using archival and ethnographic research, I discuss 1) how modern science and modern Maya people came to view this “ancient […]
A/V requirements: Laptop, Screen
Local and Regional Small Business and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Posted: August 8, 2019 at 3:29 pm, Last Updated: March 29, 2021 at 6:53 pm
A presentation about the entrepreneurial ecosystem landscape to include opportunities, challenges and resources.
A/V requirements: LCD Projector, Screen
Business Management and Strategic Thinking, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Understanding Business Models
Posted: February 14, 2018 at 8:02 pm, Last Updated: July 7, 2021 at 2:45 pm
Professor Joshi can address the following topics: Strategic Decision making, effective strategic thinking, Managing Innovation Management, Corporate Entrepreneurship; Strategy Formulation and Strategy Implementation, Global Strategies, Managing Change, Business Model Analysis, Cross Cultural Management
A/V requirements: Laptop, Flip Chart, White Board and Markers
Mahesh P. Joshi
Posted: February 14, 2018 at 8:00 pm, Last Updated: July 7, 2021 at 2:43 pm
Mahesh P. Joshi is an academic, an entrepreneur and a consultant. He was the founding Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the School of Business, George Mason University. Currently he is an Associate Professor of Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship, the School of Business, George Mason University. He is also the President of […]
Economics of the Arts
Posted: March 22, 2017 at 3:47 pm, Last Updated: June 22, 2021 at 3:58 pm
A study on whether commercialization is good or bad for the arts, and how fame is produced in modern societies.
A/V requirements: None
Tyler Cowen
Posted: March 22, 2017 at 3:25 pm, Last Updated: March 29, 2021 at 5:58 pm
Tyler Cowen is a professor of economics at George Mason University. He is also the Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
Socialism
Posted: September 29, 2014 at 3:10 pm, Last Updated: March 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm
I would discuss socialism in Eastern Europe, as well as global socialist movements, such as that of Yugoslavia. I could also discuss postsocialism and current notions of socialism.
A/V requirements: Laptop, LCD, Screen
Markets for Financial Derivatives
Posted: September 26, 2014 at 8:31 pm
Impact of financial derivatives for risk hedging and current market developments. What role have they played in the financial crisis of 2007-2010?
A/V requirements: Internet, Laptop, LCD, Screen
Managing Risk
Posted: September 26, 2014 at 8:28 pm
Discusses the elements of risk management, the need to manage or control risks, and risk control measures and procedures. Is insurance necessary?
A/V requirements: Internet, Laptop, LCD, Screen
Financial Institution Capital Adequacy Issues
Posted: September 26, 2014 at 5:59 pm
Issues regarding the capital requirements of global financial institutions and regulatory policies for mitigating financial and systemic institution risk-taking.
A/V requirements: Internet, Laptop, LCD, Screen
Current Economic Developments: National, Global, and Local
Posted: September 10, 2014 at 12:15 pm, Last Updated: September 23, 2014 at 9:29 pm
Current economic and financial developments affecting industry and financial services, globally and locally.
A/V requirements: Laptop, LCD, Screen, Web
Creating the Triple Bottom Line for Businesses: Reframing Sustainability Practices for Strategic Advantage in Your Organization
Posted: September 10, 2014 at 12:13 pm, Last Updated: March 29, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Sustainability has become a widely held value in many walks of life and has generated new hopes for citizen involvement. It is now possible to do one’s part in creating a sustainable value as well as influence public policy that may mandate various “green” initiatives. Based on his recent book- Positive Design and Appreciative Construction: […]
A/V requirements: LCD, Screen, Lavalier Microphone, Two Speakers
Andean Markets
Posted: September 9, 2014 at 8:32 pm, Last Updated: June 22, 2021 at 5:57 pm
Speaker will address the markets of the Peruvian Andes, with special attention to gender relationships and the impacts of neoliberali economic policies, tourism, and decentralization. Addresses intersection of informal and formal economies.
A/V requirements: LCD, Screen