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Beyond Public-Private Partnerships: The Power of Social Enterprises

UVA Darden researchers argue that adding social enterprises to public-private partnerships can deepen community engagement, strengthen implementation and produce more sustainable, scalable solutions to global challenges.

Purpose Before Profit: How AI Can Help People Flourish

Artificial intelligence shouldn't be judged solely by profit or performance, says Darden professor Roshni Raveendhran. In this Q&A, she explains why AI should be designed to support autonomy, competence and human connection — and how organizations can use purpose to guide responsible innovation.

Good Disruption: Why Fans Can’t Get Enough of Banana Ball

Mike Lenox and Yael Grushka-Cockayne talk with Jared Orton, President of Banana Ball, for a truly engaging conversation on the "Greatest Show in Sports."

Activism in the Aisle: When Should Companies Speak Out?

The findings of a new paper from UVA Darden Professor Young Hou suggest that today’s CEOs and companies operate in a world where the stance they take on social and political issues can affect the bottom line.

From Anxiety to Agency: Lessons on Leading Through Uncertainty

How can business leaders respond to the growing uncertainty? How can they make decisions and act? Darden Professor Saras Sarasvathy, one of the world’s leading authorities on entrepreneurial decision-making, shares tips on how to thrive amid unpredictability.

Five Steps for Redesigning Work in the Age of AI

A new technical note by Professor Kim Whitler explores how technology company Publicis Sapient moved beyond deploying AI tools and instead redesigned marketing work itself—unlocking growth without increasing headcount. Its five-step framework offers lessons for any organization struggling to incorporate new technologies at a time of rapid change.

Lessons from the Track: What Sporting Negotiations Reveal About Workplace Inequities

A new two-part case from UVA Darden Professor Allison Elias explores track and field Olympic champion Allyson Felix’s contract negotiations with Nike — and the lessons that apply in the world of work.

Why Long-Duration Energy Storage Could Be the Key to Grid Reliability

Mike Lenox and Yael Grushka-Cockayne talk with Anna Siefken, Director for Policy & Markets, North America for the Long Duration Energy Storage Council about Long Duration Energy Storage, or LDES, and why these technologies are the best chance we have to maintain grid stability in this time of growth.

5 Rules for Getting AI Right in Your Organization

UVA Darden professor Chris Parker has developed a practical checklist for organizations looking to move from curiosity about AI to real-world impact.

Beyond ChatGPT: Finding the ‘Soul of Business’ at Darden

In an AI-driven world, Professor Jared D. Harris is teaching students to think more deeply — by pairing strategy with technology and ethics with literature.