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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 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
September 29, 2025
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Susan Weinstein, ’72, MBA ’79

Strategic business leader inspires change at Stanford and beyond.
Susan Weinstein, ’72, MBA ’79
September 29, 2025
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“There Was a Revolution Here”: 100 Years of Business Education

How Stanford GSB’s MBA program kept perfecting the best way to teach future business leaders — in just two years.
September 29, 2025
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Tim Kendall, ’99, MBA ’06

Former Facebook and Pinterest executive advocates for mental health amid social media and cellphone overuse.


Tim Kendall, MBA 2006
September 28, 2025
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Jae Youl Kim, MBA ’00

Trailblazing leader transforming the future of global skating sports through innovation and collaboration.
Jae Youl Kim, MBA ’00
September 28, 2025
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Jim Hake, MBA ’83

Serial entrepreneur founds humanitarian aid nonprofit, cutting through red tape to deliver fast, flexible solutions in global conflict zones.
Jim Hake, MBA ’83
September 28, 2025
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Juan Manuel Gonzalez, MA Edu/MBA ’16

CEO of Teach for Mexico champions education to help others improve their standard of living.
Juan Manuel Gonzalez, MA/MBA ’16
September 28, 2025
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Michael Hughes, MBA ’97

British tech entrepreneur builds bridges across the pond and around the globe, boosting innovation and opportunities for students.
Michael Hughes, MBA ’97
September 27, 2025
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Christina Guilbeau, MBA ’19

Social Innovation Fellow connects student clinicians with underserved youth to tackle the mental health crisis and the bottleneck in therapist licensure.
Christina Guilbeau, MBA ’19
September 27, 2025
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Debbie Hall, MBA ’81

Management consultant dedicated to making an impact serves as board member for nonprofits addressing extreme global poverty.
Debbie Hall, MBA ’81
September 27, 2025
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Heidi Krauel Patel, MBA ’04

VC firm leader makes “investing for good” her life’s mission — inspiring students, colleagues, and organizations to discover their purpose.
Heidi Krauel Patel, MBA ’04
September 27, 2025
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Saehong Hur, MBA ’98

Oil executive commits to environmental sustainability through the production of renewable biofuel and chemical and mechanical recycling.
Saehong Hur, MBA ’98
September 26, 2025
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Hanson Li, ’96, MA ’96, MBA ’04

Entrepreneur makes his mark at the intersection of food and technology, and brings passion to his advocacy for the Asian American community.
Hanson Li, ’96, MA ’96, MBA ’04
September 26, 2025
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Kristin Jacobson, MBA ’95

Pioneer and changemaker transforms healthcare policy, ensuring that people with autism and their families can access life-changing support.
Kristin Jacobson, MBA ’95