By Michael Garofalo Note: This story was originally published in the Fordham Newsroom and was re-published here on GabelliConnect. What makes a good arb? Mario Gabelli, the chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors, Inc., is among the most qualified people you …

By Michael Benigno There’s an antiquated view still held by many, that impact investing for social and environmental good is wrought with risk and financial sacrifice. The challenges are too steep, the regulations are too complex, and the targets are …

Most CEOs don’t wear blue jeans, do Krav Maga, and talk about inclusion as a core pillar of their business. But PayPal’s Dan Schulman isn’t your typical CEO. At a recent event titled “Democratizing Finance: Expanding Access Through Fintech,” co-sponsored …

A pharmaceutical company struggling to make sales. A food manufacturer saddled with debt. A chemical producer plagued by pension obligations. At first blush, these scenarios don’t exactly evoke images of cash windfalls. And yet, for a special breed of investors, …

It’s one thing to say your company is innovative. It’s another for your customers to say your company is consistently able to create change. At this week’s inaugural American Innovation Conference, students, faculty, alumni, and executives from companies voted as …

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “this is the best idea ever,” you’re not alone. In fact, that’s the first point along “the emotional journey of creating something great,” according to J. Michael Cline, founder of Fandango and multiple other businesses, …

By Tanisia Morris Note: This story was originally published in the Fordham Newsroom and was re-published here on GabelliConnect. If you asked Harvey M. Schwartz, president and co-chief operating officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., what career he wanted …

What’s the purpose of marketing? Depending on whom you ask, the answer might include concepts like relationship-building, brand awareness, or even simply making money for a company. At a recent Association of National Advertisers (ANA) member conference, held over two …

By Tanisia Morris Note: This story was originally published in the Fordham Newsroom and was re-published here on GabelliConnect. As companies around the world vie for the top spot in business, corporate sustainability is increasingly becoming a critical selling point for today’s …

Earlier this month, seven Fordham faculty and staff members attended the 2017 Global Forum for Responsible Management Education—10 Years of PRME. Held at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus, the forum gathered together more than 300 education leaders from around the …