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On its first day of business five years ago, the Yummy delivery app received 12 orders. Today, the e-commerce super app now completes 18 million yearly transactions across food delivery and transportation in Venezuela. Northeastern University graduate Vicente Zavarce launched Yummy, Venezuela's only delivery app, after receiving a degree in finance and entrepreneurship and a minor in…

In a globalized world, cultural agility is essential for building trust, collaboration, and innovation across borders. Distinguished Professor Paula Caligiuri shares strategies to help professionals and organizations thrive in an interconnected environment.

Abstract Objective This scoping review explores patients' experience with wearable technology. Its aims are to: (a) examine studies that contain empirical findings related to patients' experience with wearables; (b) compare these findings within and across studies; and (c) identify areas in need of greater understanding. Methods A Preferred Reporting Items for Scoping Review (PRISMA) guided…

Ketchup can be a delicious addition to a burger or fries. It can also have sneaky health consequences: Most conventional brands of ketchup contain up to 20% added sugars. Ketchup Please, a Wisconsin-based brand led by fourth-year Northeastern University business administration student Jack Burns, is changing that.  There are no added sugars and much less sodium,…

“Looking back, Northeastern didn't just prepare me academically. It taught me how to take risks, embrace uncertainty, and step out of my comfort zone. I'll carry that with me beyond graduation, and I'm so grateful for it.” – Sasha Burnett, PlusOne MS in Finance'24, BS in Finance'23

Rich Zou, DMSB'27, and Ananda Boateng, DMSB'25, attended two transformative industry conferences and showcased the power of experiential learning.

The sale of TikTok will likely go through because the app is so valuable and because it would be in the interest of key parties in both the U.S. and China, a Northeastern University international business expert says.  Ravi Ramamurti, director of Northeastern's Center for Emerging Markets and a university distinguished professor in international business…

Both Donald and Melania Trump are dipping more than just a toe in the world of so-called “meme” coins: the pair recently launched their own coins, which together have amassed a multi-billion-dollar market capitalization. A meme coin is a type of cryptocurrency that is based in, or gets its name from, a meme or cultural trend. …

Wildfires are reshaping California's insurance market as insurers grapple with rising costs and policyholders face limited options. ‘Rates on homeowners insurance will likely increase, and more insurers may leave,' warns Assistant Professor Weiling Liu, highlighting the growing challenges in fire-prone areas.