Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook Visits BYU

Dave Wood and Rhett Weller recap Mark Zuckberg’s visit to BYU. They discuss Facebook’s new development and crowd reactions to Senator Orrin Hatch’s questions.

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Jeff Butler Goes “Y Walking” Again – March 24th, 2011

Jeff Butler and the MMC team hits the streets of BYU campus to find out how well versed the everyday BYU student is in typical business jargon. Enjoy the sweet tunes and good laughs.

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Professor Troy Nielson and the Annual OBHR Conference – March 23rd, 2011

Professor Troy Nielson gets us pumped about the Annual OBHR Conference and the big name guest speakers in attendance, including Stephen Covey and BYU’s own Bronco Mendenhall. He also shows how the conference focuses not only on OBHR, but on … Continue reading

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Justin King and the Success of Tilapiana in Africa – March 22nd, 2011

Justin King, CEO of Tilapiana, shares his journey of starting the business with Andrew Stewart and Janice Kirk and tells us about their early success as a start-up in Africa.

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Andrew Stewart is Fulfilling His Dream of Becoming a “Fish-Monger” – March 21st, 2011

Jeff Butler talks with Andrew Stewart about his new start-up business “Tilapiana” which helps create opportunities for people in Ghana to grow the fishing industry. A great example of how “teaching a man to fish” can provide economic benefit for … Continue reading

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Ben Meadowcroft & Mark Sorenson of KarmaKey

Ben Meadowcroft and Mark Sorenson of KarmaKey discuss KarmaKey’s recent experience at the Launch conference and Mark’s views on the startup environment in Utah.

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Todd Castagna & Rhett Weller – Sports Analytics

Todd Castagna and Rhett Weller discuss sports analytics, the MIT Sloan Conference, Michael Lewis, Moneyball, Bill James and the future of sports analytics. Oh and does Jimmer really have a VORP?

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Tablet Craze Reaches Russia – Lyosha Tovmasyan

Lyosha Tovmasyan explains the tablet market and the impact Apple has with the new release of the iPad 2. There are both advantages and disadvantages with the new iPad compared with other tablet platforms.

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Ammon Shumway shares his experience in Dubai

Not only does Dubai have the world’s tallest building, it also has some interesting differences in business practices from the United States including a dress standard.

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4 Tips to Succeed in Global Business: Peter Huntsman, CEO Huntsman Chemical

Huntsman Chemical CEO Peter Huntsman joins Sabrina Beck and gives tips for succeeding in a global business environment. He challenges MBAs to seek international experience, continually innovate business models, constantly learn about new events, technologies and trends, and be ready … Continue reading

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