This podcast discusses how Varo Bank is using AI and machine learning to serve underserved populations by reducing costs and better assessing risk through real-time cashflow data rather than traditional credit scores. The conversation demonstrates how AI-powered fraud detection, personalized lending, and automated customer service are democratizing financial services for the 180 million Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how AI is shaping the future of financial services.

Two tech experts chat about how AI is shaking up the workplace, sharing real-world tips on how to ride this wave instead of getting wiped out by it.

Cornell's Nicola Fabrizio explores how developing emotional intelligence through its five key components (self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation) can enhance leadership effectiveness, personal relationships, and professional success through practical techniques and strategies.

Cornell's Global Labor Institute experts lead a discussion on how U.S. and EU approaches to forced labor regulations, including the EU's 2025 ban, impact global trade and labor practices.

The European Commission unveiled its AI Continent Action Plan, aiming to establish Europe as a global AI leader through initiatives in manufacturing, data infrastructure, and talent development, while maintaining a focus on democratic values and collaboration.

How does team diversity influence perceptions of creativity? Despite mixed evidence on the direct relationship between demographic diversity and creative outcomes, people generally tend to believe that diverse teams are inherently more creative.

Drawing from his experience as both a former CEO and Cornell faculty member, Robert Newman explains why honest communication is essential for team success, emphasizing that truth telling requires sharing genuine concerns and values, even when uncomfortable. He argues that creating psychological safety for honest dialogue isn't just morally right, but practically necessary for building high-performing teams with deeper trust and motivation. Rather than forcing agreement, Newman stresses that the goal of truth telling is to foster mutual understanding and empathy among team members.

Join Cornell wine expert Cheryl Stanley as she guides us through a tasting of wine from France’s famous Loire Valley. We’ll dig into some well-known appellations and discover some unsung beauties, too. As always, Cheryl encourages us to broaden our palette and appreciate wine in new, insightful ways.

True communication excellence isn't about the latest tech — it's about understanding fundamental principles and developing your unique voice. This skill-based session — led by Maria Wolfe, a senior lecturer in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration — will show you how to harness these essentials to become a more compelling communicator who drives results.

Lisa Csencsits from Cornell's ILR School leads a discussion of how HR analytics has evolved from a novel approach to a fundamental business necessity, with 2025 bringing heightened expectations and capabilities.

Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra joins Lutz Finger, a visiting senior lecturer at Cornell, for a conversation on the future of AI-driven innovation.

As development of the space technology sector grows, new opportunities for the private sector are becoming more accessible than ever before. Join us to explore the dynamic world of space technology with the New York Consortium for Space Technology led by Cornell University.

We all have scores of decisions to make every day, and we often want to move quickly. Cheryl Einhorn, an adjunct professor at Cornell Tech, helps us understand how to think of past decisions as a dataset you can mine for insights to make better future decisions.

When we experience feelings of ineffectiveness or invisibility, there’s evidence to suggest that we may be overlooking our own power of influence. Cornell ILR School professor Vanessa Bohns explains how we can better observe our influence, reconsider our fear of rejection and sometimes even use our influence more sparingly.

Most companies combine online and offline recruiting practices, but the efficiencies gained from technological practices can also impose limitations by unknowingly discouraging qualified candidates, particularly those with disabilities. Cornell ILR School professor Susanne Bruyère examines approaches to designing career webpages to attract job seekers with disabilities.

The transformation of an office building into a vibrant hotel isn’t anything new. Many of these spaces have been reimagined to offer modern amenities while preserving their architectural heritages. Join Brad Wellstead, a senior lecturer at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, for a deeper dive into this phenomenon.

In this episode, we revisit one of our most insightful conversations on hiring. What’s the best way to find the right fit for an open role? JR Keller, assistant professor at the Cornell ILR School, and Angela Cheng-Cimini ’92, chief human resources officer for Harvard Business Publishing, explain the advantages and pitfalls of the internal hiring process.

To close out the year, we are pleased to revisit a favorite episode from earlier this year. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, take this opportunity to learn how to become a better interviewer in 5 steps. Are you underestimating the importance of a well-executed interview process? JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, returns to the Cornell Keynotes podcast to deliver five essential tips for crafting better interviews that lead to more effective hiring.

As 2024 comes to an end, we are pleased to revisit a favorite episode from earlier this year. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, take this opportunity to learn how to lead with tough love and radical candor. Andrew Quagliata, senior lecturer of management communication at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, and host Chris Wofford explore the importance of clear expectations and strong relationships in effective leadership—at work and at home.