Around Cornell Business

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.

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Grassroots Cryptocurrency Adoption in Nigeria

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

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Emerging Markets Are Winning the Payments Revolution

Mobile-first financial ecosystems in emerging markets are redefining global commerce and overtaking the West in the use of digital payments.

Chris Lasa and his stepmother’s family in their annual family photo

How One Student is Redefining His Role in His Family’s Businesses

The Smith Family Business Initiative has helped a dual-degree student discern the best ways he can contribute to his family businesses.

Tony Nguyen standing next to the Service in Unity project board.

Staffing with Purpose: Empower Your Community with the Strength of Recovery

MBA students partner with a recovery-centered staffing agency to support geographic expansion, client diversification, and scalable service delivery.

Two white electric cars at a charging station in a green-painted parking garage.

India’s Emerging Electric Vehicle Market

Government policies, demand, and new investments are fueling the EV market, but infrastructure gaps and high prices stand in the way.

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The Imperative of Social Development in Emerging Markets: India and Indonesia’s Cases

Explore how rapid growth in emerging markets often overlooks social issues such as poverty, deepening inequality and hindering development.