Student Voices & Experiences

Private equity and credit are gaining traction in emerging markets, offering attractive returns, diversification, and long-term growth potential.

Dyson School students traveled to a rural region of Peru to brainstorm sustainable business ideas for a local community.

Cornell University’s Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows gathered on March 22 in midtown Manhattan to pitch their startups.

Nolan School students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York – with help and inspiration from an alumna who was a wish-kid herself and founded the first college “wish-makers” group in the country.

Q-commerce is transforming retail, driving job growth, and reshaping supply chains in India.

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

MPS student, William Sanders ’25 , examines the multi-sector growth that brought Sri Lanka’s economy back from a financial crisis.

To unlock Africa’s growth, capital access must evolve. Read about proposed structural reforms, ecosystem support, and investor innovation.

Courtney Huang ’26 shares her experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.