Blog Posts

Prerana Reddy and Colby Snyder smiling and standing in front of their poster project

Suzanne’s Swim School Evolution

Big Red Microenterprise students Prerana Reddy MBA ’26 and Colby Snyder MBA ’26 reflect on their experiences transforming Swim With Suzanne’s marketing strategies.

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Park Perspective: Leadership and the audience

Sharing an experience of leading by serving, Ava Metzger MBA ’26 reflects on the nature and practice of leadership.

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Conference prompts reflection on ‘Growth Markets’

In a time of economic, political, and environmental change, how can people proactively contribute to economic prosperity in their communities?

Vanessa stands in front of the Taj Mahal, which is reflected in a long rectangular pool beneath a sky dotted with clouds.

Quiet Starts in Bangalore, Busy Clocks in London

An award from the Cañizares Fund provided support for an internship at Infosys in India’s Silicon Valley, India.

Three glass jars labeled "Year 1," "Year 2," and "Year 3" with increasing amounts of coins, and a red upward trending arrow above them

Stablecoins: 10 Things You Need to Know

MBA graduate and EMI researcher explains stablecoins—how their prices are set, how they differ, and the companies building around them.

Vanessa Purnawan MBA ’26 standing in front of the Stanford Graduate School of Business sign at the Knight Management Center

The Future of Southeast Asian Family Care

Vanessa Purnawan MBA ’26 spends her summer internship developing a tech-enabled childcare solution for families in Southeast Asia.

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Business Insights from Morocco and Spain

Lessons in innovation, hospitality, and entrepreneurship from Morocco and Spain are reshaping how to lead, think, and grow as a global businessperson.

A large group of Park Fellows, Class of 2025, after a day of outdoor adventure at the Johnson Outdoor Experience

Park Perspectives: Challenge by Choice

Empowering and supporting MBA classmates—in an outdoor activity and in internship recruiting—became a model for academics, work, and life.

Top view of houses and building roofs.

Grassroots Cryptocurrency Adoption in Nigeria

Amid inflation, currency issues, and limited access to traditional banking systems, residents are embracing cryptocurrency.