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August 14, 2023
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Stanford GSB Dean Leads B-School Delegation to Washington
Meetings at Congress and the White House focused on the future of American business.
Photographed left to right: Todd Young, Jonathan Levin, and Ro Khanna. Credit: By Courtesy

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September 20, 2023
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Strive for Connection, Not Perfection Says Expert Communicator Matt Abrahams

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September 18, 2023
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20 Ways Companies Can Ensure the Well-Being of Managers and Employees

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Illustration of a mother holding her child next to a crib in a darkened nursery, illuminated by a light from above. Harriet Lee-Merrion
A Mother’s Moonshot
When drug makers said no to finding a treatment for a rare disease, Loren Eng mobilized a pioneering effort that saved thousands of lives.
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Maker: Torani
When her syrup company needed a bigger factory, Melanie Dulbecco helped her employees stick together.
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Phil Gioia, MBA ’79: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“The risk-reward ratio on the battlefield balances lives; in business, it balances dollars.”
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Hard Lesson: Breaking the Silence Surrounding Mental Health
Andy Dunn, MBA ’07, opens up about the moment that nearly derailed his life.
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Catalyst: Hope is on the Horizon for Alzheimer’s Treatments
Phyllis Ferrell heads global partnership efforts to defeat the disease.
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Coddy Johnson, MBA '07
Constantly look for mentors, wherever you can find them, and be willing to hear their feedback.
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MBA ’07
William P. Barnett
Future generations will judge us as to what type of bold action we do or don’t take today.
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Julia Collins, MBA ‘09
Food systems, when managed by stewards, could be a way to protect the planet and people.
Julia Collins
MBA ’09
Peter Chiu, MS ’23
I can only accomplish so much, but I hold myself accountable to do whatever I can for the community.
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August 22, 2023
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Kelly Redmond, MS ’23: A Lab-grown Product that Works for People and Planet
Stanford Impact Founder Ecopreneurship Fellow is developing a synthetic alternative to palm oil.
Portrait of Kelly Redmond. Credit: Saul Bromberger
August 14, 2023
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Stanford GSB Dean Leads B-School Delegation to Washington
Meetings at Congress and the White House focused on the future of American business.
Photographed left to right: Todd Young, Jonathan Levin, and Ro Khanna. Credit: By Courtesy
August 08, 2023
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Vivek Ramakrishnan, MBA ’23: How AI Could Help Solve the School Literacy Crisis
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is using artificial intelligence to create a personalized tutor.
Vivek Ramakrishnan, MBA ’23
August 02, 2023
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Making Change at the Intersection of Business, Government, and Politics
Members of the Government and Politics club share how they plan to effect change in the public sector.
From top left to right: Irfan Mahmud, Keertan Kini, Sarah Su-Wen Anderson, Shannon Beckham, Myles Mann
July 27, 2023
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Justin Ziegler, MBA ’23: Aiding Global Development via Cross-Border Transactions
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow aims to supply African businesses with an affordable payment network.
Justin Ziegler, MBA ’23
July 11, 2023
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Where There’s No Will, This Company Provides a Way
Two MBA alumni find a new way to encourage charitable giving.
Portrait of Patrick Schmitt and Jenny Xia Spradling sitting next to each other outside, smiling at the camera.
June 21, 2023
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Optimism Is the Theme at Stanford GSB Commencement
Business leader Henry Fernandez lauds the power of “unshakable belief in the future.”
GSB students in procession at graduation in June 2023. Credit: Best Grads
June 19, 2023
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Students Recognize Excellence in Teaching with Three Faculty Awards
Atwell, Dodson, and Skrzypacz honored for their commitment to students.
Jon Levin stands next to Andrzej Skrzypacz as he holds his MBA Distinguished Teaching Award. Photo by Sher Bhullar
June 08, 2023
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Changemakers: Making Lives Brighter
Using renewable energy to bring electricity to millions of people
Video still showing Ned Tozun.
June 06, 2023
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‘Ecopreneurs’ Join Social Entrepreneurs in Expanded Fellowship Program
Stanford Impact Founder prizes honor efforts to address environmental and social issues.
A grid of portraits of the the eight Stanford Impact Founder prize winners.
May 31, 2023
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New Program Accelerates Sustainable Solutions through Ecopreneurship
The Stanford Ecopreneurship program offers a set of courses and opportunities that support students in addressing the global climate transition.
A group of young people working with solar panels in an office. Credit: iStock/staticnak1983
May 31, 2023
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Stanford GSB Expands Focus on Business and Sustainability
Bolstered by a partnership with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford GSB increases support for resources catalyzing climate solutions.
Bill Barnett and Chris Field (background) teaching an introductory course for sustainability to Stanford freshman. Credit: Elena Zhukova
May 23, 2023
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Catalyst: Removing the Rocks on the Pathway to College
At the College Board, Steve Bumbaugh is all about access.
Steve Bumbaugh in front of yellow background looking at camera smiling. Credit: Cheriss May
May 19, 2023
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Sarah Alexander, MBA ’22: Offering a Lifeline to Parents When Childcare Falls Through
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow launched Patch Caregiving to help parents in emergencies.
Portrait of Sarah Alexander. Credit: Saul Bromberger
May 18, 2023
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Students Honored for Leadership on Environmental and Social Issues
Stanford GSB announces Stanford Impact Leader and Miller Awards.
Photo collage of students, clockwise from top left: Eric Kotin, Anisha Mudaliar, Alvina Jiao, Joseff Kolman, Irfan Mahmud. Credit: Photos by courtesy.
May 17, 2023
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Changemaker: Planting Seeds to Grow Women-Led Businesses
Two investors improve the VC landscape with their fund, providing early-stage funding to women entrepreneurs and CEOS.
Video stills of Sylvia Kuyel and Allison Stoloff from the Fund XX video.
May 01, 2023
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A Mother’s Moonshot
When drug makers said no to finding a treatment for a rare disease, Loren Eng mobilized a pioneering effort that saved thousands of lives.
Illustration of a mother holding her child next to a crib in a darkened nursery, illuminated by a light from above. Harriet Lee-Merrion
April 24, 2023
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Maker: Torani
When her syrup company needed a bigger factory, Melanie Dulbecco helped her employees stick together.
a photograph of the bottling line at the Torani syrup factory. Credit: Elena Zhukova
April 24, 2023
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Office Artifact: Hau Lee’s Bullwhip
When supply chain disruption comes around, you must whip it.
Hau Lee holding a bullwhip and smiling. Credit: Micaela Go
April 20, 2023
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Phil Gioia, MBA ’79: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“The risk-reward ratio on the battlefield balances lives; in business, it balances dollars.”
Illustration of man with arms behind back looking at art on wall.