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Leaders with big ideas to change the world face a tough choice early in their careers. Or at least they think they do. If they want to make money and help themselves, they must choose the business sector. If they want to improve the planet and help others, they must choose the social sector. Historically, the paths do not cross. But lately the line between for-profit and not-for-profit has blurred. New cooperation and competition at the interface between the sectors has led to fascinating solutions to complex global problems at the base of the pyramid. Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera, Ph.D., discusses the trend April 29, 2010, during the second annual American Express Emerging Social Sector Leadership Program developed at Thunderbird. Audio: Innovation at the Interface (20:20)

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The world is in the midst of a massive economic shift led by China, India and other emerging economies, Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera, Ph.D., said May 19, 2010, at Business Beyond Our Borders, a forum presented by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Cabrera said entrepreneurs with a global mindset will seize opportunities as they adapt to the new landscape, while others who cling to old business models will be left behind. Audio: New frontiers in emerging markets (24:06)

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Politicians can set environmental policy and create incentives for sustainable business practices, but the innovations necessary for a low-carbon economy will come from entrepreneurs in the private sector, Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera, Ph.D., said Nov. 6 in Macau. “Politicians are not very good at innovating,” Cabrera told an international audience at the Thunderbird School of Global Management alumni reunion. “It would be a mistake to expect them to try to choose the winning technologies.” | Blog: Read Dr. Cabrera’s blog on the Thunderbird Knowledge Network | Video: Entrepreneurs, not politicians (1:49) | Video: Thunderbird Oath of Honor explained in Macau (1:50) | Video: Thunderbird foreign language policy explained in Macau (2:45) | Podcast: Four areas of opportunity for entrepreneurs (8:51)

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Business schools leery of teaching MBA students the difference between right and wrong need to rethink their approach to ethics education, Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera, Ph.D., said June 17, 2009, at a global conference in Phoenix. “Not only is it OK for us to tell future managers what is right and wrong, it is an absolute duty of ours,” said Cabrera, who received a standing ovation after his keynote address at the MBA Career Services Council annual meeting at the Arizona Biltmore.
Audio: Listen to the full keynote address (30:18)

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