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Browse or search the articles below and see what some Stanford GSB alumni have been up to professionally. 

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October 02, 2025
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Garen K. Staglin, MBA ’68

Entrepreneur focuses expertise on a cause close to home, advocating for innovation and transformation in brain health research and awareness.
Garen K. Staglin, MBA ’68
October 02, 2025
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Jim Graber, MBA ’71

Finance executive turned volunteer consultant builds enduring networks of GSB alumni in service.
Jim Graber, MBA ’71
October 02, 2025
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Joy Basu, JD/MBA ’15

Mission-driven executive bridges the public and private sectors, championing impact-driven growth.
Joy Basu, JD/MBA ’15
October 02, 2025
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Nick Roberts, MBA ’21

U.S. Navy SEAL applies his business acumen to civic leadership, defense innovation, and public service.
Nick Roberts, MBA ’21
October 02, 2025
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Óscar F. de la Garza Clariond, MBA ’01

An alum and his family lead a movement to destigmatize and strengthen adolescent mental health in Mexico.
Oscar F. de la Garza Clariond, MBA ’01
October 02, 2025
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Paola Bonomo, MBA ’95

VC angel champions freedom, innovation, and community through a portfolio life.
Paola Bonomo, MBA ’95
October 02, 2025
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Pioneers of Stanford GSB

Profiles and untold stories of Stanford GSB community members who blazed trails and broke barriers on campus and beyond
October 02, 2025
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Rick Beckett, ’83, MBA ’87

Impact-first investment pioneer transforms millions of lives by tackling poverty with scalable hope and opportunities.
Rick Beckett, ’83, MBA ’87
October 01, 2025
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Colin Dwyer, MBA ’05

Founder of Overdose Crisis Response Fund on a mission to save lives and humanize those impacted by the opioid epidemic.
Colin Dwyer, MBA ’05
October 01, 2025
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Elon Ting, MBA ’64

Pioneering entrepreneur who built the Philippines’ largest paper company now sits at the forefront of the country’s transition to renewable energy.
Elon Ting, MBA ’64
October 01, 2025
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Gordon M. Bloom, MBA ’87

Stanford professor’s incubator model helps cultivate a new generation of social entrepreneurs across three universities.
Gordon M. Bloom, MBA ’87
October 01, 2025
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José Buganza, MSx ’11

Energy market expert revolutionizes Mexico’s power sector and champions animal welfare, making a profound impact on the economy and environment.
José Buganza, MSx ’11
October 01, 2025
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Pete Hartigan, MBA ’99

Financial advisor working to enable a “values economy” remembers his GSB roots, bringing classmates back together for a joyful 25th reunion.
Pete Hartigan, MBA ’99
October 01, 2025
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Sarah Friar, MBA ’00

CFO of AI company shares her “people first” mantra — an outlook that has garnered recognition from classmates, colleagues… even Queen Elizabeth II.
Sarah Friar, MBA ’00
October 01, 2025
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Woody Howse, ’61, MBA ’70

Venture capital pioneer, dedicated community leader, and trusted mentor helps shape companies, communities, and careers.
Woody Howse, ’61, MBA ’70
September 30, 2025
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Andrea Shen, MBA ’22

Former Miss Nor Cal USA turned product manager challenges conventional beauty standards and shatters stereotypes.
Andrea Shen, MBA ’22
September 30, 2025
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Doug Burgum, MBA ’80

Investor, governor, and cabinet secretary demonstrates the power of entrepreneurship in public life.
Doug Burgum, MBA ’80
September 30, 2025
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Lauren Hobart, MBA ’97

Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO inspires many through her courage, conviction, and advocacy.
Lauren Hobart, MBA ’97
September 30, 2025
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Rebecca Center Foster, MBA ’05

Dedicated changemaker builds partnerships to preserve and expand affordable homes for Bay Area residents.
Rebecca Center Foster, MBA ’05
September 30, 2025
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Vernon Oakes, MBA ’76

Businessman, educator, and radio host advocates for the cooperative business model to help empower communities and advance economic equity.
Vernon Oakes, MBA ’76
September 29, 2025
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Gayatri Srikant Datar, MBA ’14

Social entrepreneur transforms housing in rural Africa, providing sustainable, affordable homes and empowering communities.
Gayatri Srikant Datar, MBA ’14
September 29, 2025
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Jake Harriman, MBA ’08

U.S. Marine Corps veteran takes action to alleviate poverty and bridge divides, founding nonprofits rooted in hope and community bonds.
Jake Harriman, MBA '08
September 29, 2025
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Jim Collins, ’80, MBA ’83

From scaling rock faces to decoding corporate success, a scholar distills decades of research into timeless lessons on creating lasting organizations.
Jim Collins, MBA '83
September 29, 2025
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Peter Huff, MBA ’97

Austin investor connects GSB alumni while helping to transform founder-led businesses across economic spheres.
Peter Huff, MBA ’97