Richard Perlman

Richard Perlman
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  • MGMT2130 - Entrep Through Acquis.

    The objective of this course is to study the process of entrepreneurship through the acquisition of existing operating businesses. We will study this process through a series of lectures, assigned readings, case studies, and a final project which will follow the acquisition process. Freshmen require instructor's permission.

Knowledge at Wharton

How Data Changed MLB Pitching

Adam Ottavino, former 15-year MLB reliever and current ESPN analyst, explains how data and technology transformed pitch design, scouting, and in-game strategy.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 8/19/2026
Want More Women Candidates? Ask Employees for More Referrals

A Wharton paper found that increasing referral targets prompted employees to look beyond their first choices, bringing more women into the recruitment pipeline.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 8/18/2026
The AI Boom Is Testing America’s Power Grid

Serguei Netessine, Wharton's senior vice dean for innovation and global initiatives, examines AI's growing electricity demand and the infrastructure needed to support it.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 8/18/2026