Present Value Podcast

From predictive algorithms to machine learning, artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in every industry. In this episode, Professor Soumitra Dutta talks about the history of AI and his future predictions on its application worldwide.

The process of starting a business can be a roller-coaster! Co-Founders of Tangle, Will Mitchell and Nate Koweda talk to us about CornellTech, designing a new venture and the future of remote work.

With declining margins and price increases, hospitals need to deliver low-cost care without sacrificing the quality. Dr. Harry Cho explains how he tackles this task with his work at Mt. Sinai and NYU Health.

Entrepreneur, tech exec, and best-selling author - Scott Belsky - discusses how his journey through the crossroads of technology and creativity led him to where he is today: Adobe Chief Product Officer. Scott shares his view on why creativity is the new productivity and how we can challenge ourselves to become more creative, no matter what type of work we are doing. 

NFLPA President and current starting center for the Cleveland Browns, JC TRETTER sat down with us last spring to discuss all things NFL. How do contract negotiations play out? How do you play a contact sport in the midst of a pandemic? How did he get to his position as president of the NFL players association? What was his path from Cornell to the NFL? 

After three years at Cornell, JC was drafted in the fourth round by the Green Bay Packers. He played with the Packers from 2013-2016 and then signed with the Cleveland Browns. In March 2020 he was elected by a group of his peers to be the President of the NFL Players Association.

What exactly does the FDIC do? Hear from CFO Bret Edwards about the FDIC’s key responsibilities, the future of banking, and tales from his career – from the 2008 financial crisis, to cryptocurrency trends, to GameStop.

An all-American athlete, a cancer survivor, and a consultant, Chris Bordoni has experienced his share of adversity and reinvention. Now, he works with individuals and groups to help them achieve transformational change through the art of building resilience. In this episode, Chris chats about his background as an athlete, as an undergraduate at Cornell, an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, and his time at Boston Consulting Group. He and host Greg Wool discuss the difficulty of defining ‘resilience,’ tools to become more resilient, how to overcome hurdles and reinvent ourselves to achieve post-traumatic growth.

In our latest episode, Professor Buckler discusses the inaugural course, cannabis, biology, society, and industry, as well as the historical and current-day context of cannabis. She also discusses her unique journey, from dropping out of high school and touring with a jazz band to teaching viticulture to getting her PhD in Maize genetics.  

What does it take to become a top Professional Athlete? Cornell alum & Professional Squash Player, Danielle Letourneau discusses her training methods, practice routines, and what it’s like living and competing in Egypt on the latest episode! 

Thrust into the spotlight as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson alum Liz Riley has helped Colgate-Palmolive navigate the challenges in changing consumer behavior online. Liz sits down with host Paul Witko to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on eCommerce and shopping behaviors, striking the proper brand tone in uncertain times, and the future of marketing in the “new normal”. Along the way, Liz gives a peek behind the scenes of how Colgate pivoted specific strategies to continue serving its consumers during the pandemic.

Liz Riley has over 7 years of experience driving strategic brand growth at Colgate. She holds an MBA from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and psychology from SUNY Geneseo.