Blog Posts

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.

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.

Park Perspective: Escaping and returning
Guy King, MBA ’26, reflects on personal growth through vulnerability

Insights from a Trek in Korea and Japan
An MBA student examines how innovation, tradition, and cultural values influence global markets and leadership strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.