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September 17, 2025
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Kevin Richardson, ’91, MA ’91, MBA ’97

Entrepreneur, executive coach, and dedicated GSB community leader empowers others to unlock their full potential.
Kevin Richardson, ’91, MA ’91, MBA ’97
September 17, 2025
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Yada Piyajomkwan, MBA ’19

Product visionary and co-founder of a rare Southeast Asian unicorn creates opportunities for investors and leaders.
Yada Piyajomkwan, MBA ’19
September 16, 2025
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Nan Ransohoff, MBA ’15

Tech leader builds $1B market to accelerate carbon removal technologies worldwide.
Nan Ransohoff, MBA ’15
September 16, 2025
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Ray Solnik, MBA ’90

Business development expert combines entrepreneurial expertise with a social mission to provide permanent housing and support for Silicon Valley's unhoused population.
Ray Solnik, MBA 1990
September 15, 2025
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James Rathmell, JD ’18, MBA ’19

Navigating the intersection of law, business, and tech, leader champions innovation and clear policy in the cryptocurrency field.
James Rathmell, JD/MBA ’19
September 15, 2025
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Usha Srinivasan, MBA ’97

Leader of Mosaic America fosters connection and community with Silicon Valley cultural events and programs.
Usha Srinivasan, MBA ’97
September 14, 2025
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Grace Tsai, MBA ’99

Alumna turns loss into light for the next generation.
Grace Tsai, MBA '99
September 14, 2025
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Neha Ruch, MBA ’14

Digital media strategist rebrands stay-at-home motherhood, creating a platform of resources and support while leading a cultural shift in attitudes.
Neha Ruch, MBA ’14
September 13, 2025
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Karen Rasmussen Vella, MBA ’98

Business owner devotes time, energy, and heart to supporting other women through GSB Women’s Circles.
Karen Rasmussen Vella, MBA ’98
September 13, 2025
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Martin Rudigier, MBA ’18, MS ’19

Founder of GSBackers unites generations of GSB alumni to support entrepreneurs and innovation.
Martin Rudigier, MBA ’18, MS ’19
September 12, 2025
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David Vélez, ’05, MBA ’12

Nubank founder democratizes banking for 100+ million customers while committing wealth to philanthropy.
David Vélez, ’05, MBA ’12
September 12, 2025
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Edward F. Wang, MBA ’90

Successful executive is a guiding light in the business world and in the lives of his Stanford GSB classmates.
Edward F. Wang, MBA ’90
September 11, 2025
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Mary Yang, ’90, MS ’92, JD/MBA ’97

Tech executive leads by example as she breaks down barriers to corporate boardrooms, sharing insights and experience that lift others up around her.
Mary Yang, ’90, MS ’92, JD/MBA ’97
September 11, 2025
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Stanford GSB’s PhD Alumni by the Numbers

Since 1931, more than 1,100 people have earned doctoral degrees at Stanford GSB.
September 10, 2025
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Paul Yee, ’94, MBA ’99

Former serial CFO trades boardroom strategy for marathon coaching and mentoring, bringing the same precision to helping others achieve their goals.
Paul Yee, ’94, MBA ’99"
September 02, 2025
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Nico Woods, MBA ’21

Former U.S. Navy Submarine Officer bridges Western businesses and emerging opportunities in Ukraine, facilitating over $5 million in humanitarian aid.
Nico Woods, MBA ’21
September 02, 2025
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We Asked Our Community What Makes Stanford GSB Stand Out

Faculty and alumni contemplate the past, present, and future of the business school.
August 19, 2025
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Back to Class: Investment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance

Jack McDonald created a master class on investing that’s still paying dividends nearly 60 years later.
August 07, 2025
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Office Artifact: George G.C. Parker’s 1977 GSB Yearbook Cover

A yearbook cover sparks memories for this Stanford GSB finance professor
June 19, 2025
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Stanford GSB Celebrates Another Class of “Pioneers” During Its Centennial Year

Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, both MBA ’06, addressed the Class of 2025 at this year’s commencement ceremony
June 11, 2025
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Inventive, Impactful, and AI-Driven: Students Showcase Bold Ideas at Demo Day 2025

Stanford graduate students present ventures that utilize technology and creativity to address real-world problems.
May 28, 2025
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Joseph Kao, MS ’24: Making the Electrical Grid More Sustainable

His startup produces AI-informed sensors that extend lifetime and maximize resiliency for aging power infrastructure systems
May 28, 2025
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Meghan Wood, MBA/MS ’23: Solar Energy That’s Accessible to All

Creating affordable modular systems that are easy to install, helping low-to-middle households take control of their power and reduce their electricity bills.
May 28, 2025
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Stanford Empowers Graduates to Change the World with Impact Founder Awards

A breadth of projects targeting social and environmental challenges