Blog Posts

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Success in Investment Management: Spotlight on Kira Connors ’07, MBA ’12

Kira Connor shares how her Cornell MBA launched her successful career pivot into investment research.

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What is ZIG, Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Digital Token?

ZIG aims to stabilize the economy but faces challenges related to inflation, adoption, and exchange rate volatility.

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Park Perspective: Escaping and returning

Guy King, MBA ’26, reflects on personal growth through vulnerability

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Insights from a Trek in Korea and Japan

An MBA student examines how innovation, tradition, and cultural values influence global markets and leadership strategies.

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Purpose, Legacy, Strategy: Winning Case Draws on Company’s History and Values

Hospitality management graduate student Ruby Lin recounts her team’s first-place finish at the Case Competition for Family Ownership.

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Navigating the Complexities of Dealmaking and Private Transactions in Emerging Markets

Investors and financial advisors interested in emerging markets often create synergies with DFIs to expand capabilities and mitigate risks.

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Transformative Lessons from the 2025 Investment Portfolio Case Competition

Nayancie Matthews, MBA ’26 shares the collaboration, strategy, planning, and outcomes of a successful Cornell Investment Portfolio Case Competition run.

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Perpetual Futures Contracts and Cryptocurrency Market Quality: Insights from Emerging Markets

How do perpetual futures contracts impact cryptocurrency trading in emerging markets like China? Our research uncovers key insights.

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Solving Global Challenges Through Diversity

A team from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University showcases the power of diversity and teamwork at the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition.