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For 100 years, we’ve been dedicated to the things that haven’t happened yet, and the people who are about to dream them up. In 2025, we celebrated our Centennial through stories and events.

100 Years of Innovation

Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century

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Maker: Poncho

While fishing for the perfect shirt, Clay Spencer, MBA ’11, created his company to outfit outdoorsmen.
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Sam McColgan MBA ’26
Stanford GSB has surpassed expectations on every front. I feel substantially better equipped to build my investment firm.

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I realized that to have the most impact, you need top-notch leadership skills.

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Jim Coulter MBA ’86
It’s okay not to have a plan. The lack of a plan opens you up to possibilities.

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I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about the application of AI in industrial systems.

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September 25, 2023
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Back to Class: Organizational Behavior

To make good decisions, sometimes you need to override your brain’s autopilot.
Frank Flynn teaching. Credit: Julia Yu
September 22, 2023
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2024 Siebel Scholars

Program honors academic achievement, problem-solving
Students pictured clockwise from top left: Tye Gerrard, Jessica Wang, Andrew Wooten, Zane Stiles, Mark Whittaker. Credit: by courtesy
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 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 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.
April 18, 2023
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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.
Andy Dunn sitting on the floor looking at camera. Credit: Lyndon
April 18, 2023
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How Do You Hope Your Career in Sustainability Will Drive Impact?

“I hope to build lasting solutions and reduce the human suffering that will come with climate change.”
Students from the GSB Energy Club, posing and smiling together in front of a light blue background. From top to bottom, left to right: David Liou, Caleb Cunningham, Louise Hannecart, Amy Zhao, Louise White. Photo by Elena Zhukova
April 11, 2023
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Attacking Climate Change with a Research Dream Team

Sustainability conference series aims to “accelerate progress.”
William Barnett and Dror Etzion standing at a podium next to a powerpoint slideshow in front of a classroom of conference attendees.
April 07, 2023
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Business Leader Henry Fernandez Named GSB Commencement Speaker

Long-time Stanford volunteer and GSB supporter tabbed to give address
Portrait of Henry Fernandez. Credit: David Jacobs
March 10, 2023
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Back to Class: Data and Decisions

A core course for first-year MBA students takes the mystery out of regression analysis.
Shoshana Vasserman answering students questions during her class of Data and Decisions. Credit: Elena Zhukova