Foster the Product: Choosing what not to build
When managing products, saying “no” is an important—but sometimes difficult—skill. Without it, time and resources can be sunk into products that will fail due to... Read More
One-Percenters: Foster faculty among the most-cited scientific researchers in the world
A Stanford University study has counted seven faculty members of the University of Washington Foster School of Business among the top 1% of the world’s... Read More
Honor Roll: Foster faculty recognized for outstanding achievements in 2020
Even in this pandemic-altered year, faculty members of the UW Foster School of Business have earned numerous awards, accolades and appointments for excellence in research,... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.10: the death of Seattle?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues wreaking havoc, the Seattle Growth Podcast has dedicated its 7th season to exploring whether Seattle will continue to be a... Read More
Yoganarasimhan recognized by American Marketing Association for exemplary research and mentoring
Hema Yoganarasimhan, a professor of marketing and Michael G. Foster Faculty Fellow at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has received the 2020... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.9: Release the Kraken!
Much has been lost during the COVID-19 crisis in the Seattle region. But even a global pandemic cannot stop the arrival of an NHL hockey... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.8: pandemic resilience and the return of the Sonics
The COVID-19 pandemic has spelled the tragic loss of life or livelihood for many in the Pacific Northwest. But it also has stirred myriad demonstrations... Read More
Foster the Product: Working backwards from the customer
In the December edition of the UW Foster School’s monthly “Foster the Product” series, Jennifer Cast, the former VP of Amazon Books, discussed how her... Read More
Mizik receives Best Paper Award from Marketing Science Institute
Natalie Mizik, a professor of marketing at the UW Foster School of Business, has received the 2020 Robert D. Buzzell Best Paper Award from the... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.7: restaurants and retail reshaped by pandemic
Restaurants and retail shops have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. What does the future hold for these mainstays of American economy... Read More