Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Lyft Chief Policy Officer and Advisor to the Co-Founders Anthony Foxx on Wednesday, April 29. This virtual experience is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
The Leonard W. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies, along with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, cohosted the UNC Affordable Housing Symposium last month. Experts in the field, as well as academic professionals, explored how the Triangle housing climate has shifted as business booms in the surrounding area and how the real estate industry can prepare for the future.
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Kindbody Founder and CEO Gina Bartasi on Friday, Nov. 5. This virtual fireside chat is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford. The discussion will be lead by Brad Staats, Associate Dean of MBA Programs, Professor of Operations, Sarah Graham Kenan Scholar & Faculty Director of the Center for the Business of Health.
As venture capital markets have surged in recent years, early access to capital remains highly localized. We examine changes that can help investors connect with underrepresented entrepreneurs outside traditional funding hubs, from innovative organizations to improvements in transportation.
CEO pay is the latest point of contention in the political fight over ESG, but the arguments have become oversimplified. When we think about good corporate governance, what does the evidence say about CEO pay? The results may surprise you.
Crowdsourcing as a mechanism of open innovation is a popular way for organizations to solicit ideas from external agents. Our research focuses on the relationship between examples in problem statements provided to a crowd and the subsequent number of ideas submitted by the crowd.
This event will feature leading business leaders, academic researchers and public sector financial regulators to discuss emerging trends, issues and opportunities in the financial technology sector. The symposium will include discussions of the future of the fintech space, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies, as well as regulatory issues affecting this rapidly evolving market.
Courtney Edwards, associate director of the Kenan Institute-affiliated UNC Tax Center, offered up her expertise in a recent WalletHub article highlighting the best U.S. states for retirement this year. "Taxes are an important consideration for so many decisions individuals make and should not be overlooked when deciding where to retire," Edwards said.
St. Ledger’s speech focused on what she called the “high-growth mindset,” referring to taking advantage of opportunities that allow an individual to stretch beyond their perceived capabilities. St. Ledger said that adopting this mindset has been key to her personal and professional success.
On Oct. 12, Kenan Scholars Chris Karras, Emily Arnold, Victor Brown and Jack Noble presented the work they completed during their public sector summer internships at the Kenan Institute Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Kenan Institute Director’s Council is a forum of corporate executives, academic researchers and policymakers committed to the institute’s mission of leveraging private enterprise for the public good. Their participation helps support core initiatives of entrepreneurship, dynamic economies and global commerce by funding programs, research and graduate student fellows.
Speakers, panels and rocket presentations by experts in entrepreneurship will discuss best practice approaches to teaching and ways of incorporating innovation into the higher education system.
Speed networking is networking with a twist. It’s a quick and entertaining way for scholars and mentors to meet. This year’s Board of Mentors members include local political leaders, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School professors and business owners and professionals.
Private equity firms now manage commitments of nearly US$3.4t globally, up from less than US$500b in 2000, and in a significant shift new capital from private markets has surpassed for capital raised in public markets for the first time ever.
When the federal government, state governments, industry, foundations and nonprofit organizations support scientific research, they do so with the goal of uncovering innovations and advancing science. But what about private donors?
“Look for your North Star.” “Chase success rather than run from failure.” “Success typically includes failure.” These are just a few of the drops of wisdom that Kenan Scholars program mentors shared at the year’s first mentor panel discussion.
The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and Duke University have announced the selection of the 2020 Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professorship recipients.
As part of the “Emerging Models in Affordable Housing” breakout session at the Investing in Affordable Housing Symposium, University City's Aaron Lubek and Domos Co-Living's Derrick Barker shared insights on new ideas circulating among communities.
A panel of experts convened by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and its affiliated Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise will be offering a press briefing via webinar examining the origins of innovation and how UNC and its affiliated programs are helping systems and individuals cope with the current crisis. Join Tuesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. EDT.