Tepperspectives is the heart of thought leadership for the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. Tepper school faculty and other experts share their research, innovations, and ideas for The Intelligent Future℠.
Podcast
Meredith Meyer Grelli, Carnegie Mellon’s Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President breaks down how the university support student entrepreneurs, the rise of venture capital on campus, and why Pittsburgh is a global hub for startups and technology.
August 26, 2026
Podcast
In the latest Tepperspectives Podcast, Tim Derdenger joins us to talk about NIL, student athletes, and competition in college football.
December 3, 2025
Article
Tepper School Professor Tim Derdenger and Ivan Li from the University of Texas at Dallas challenge the "rich get richer" narrative about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college football, revealing that it has increased competitive balance by distributing elite talent more widely and empowering a broader range of schools to attract top recruits.
August 26, 2025