Cornell MBA

The latest news and updates from the MBA programs at SC Johnson College.

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Green Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Environmental Startups

MBA students paired with PhD candidates from across Cornell University pitched startups based on Cornell research at Statler Amphitheater, April 27.

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Beyond the Present: A Journey to Identify Future Risks Imperiling Humanity

Marcus Lee, MBA ’24, describes his internship at Quantum Risk Analytics, a nonprofit that aims to steer humanity away from unseen perils.

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Hotelie’s Brown Butter Startup Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

Jonah Gershon ’24 won the $50,000 first-place prize for spekld, his startup to produce brown butter, at the Hospitality Business Plan Competition.

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SC Johnson College of Business Offers New Climate Finance Course

Visiting Assistant Professor Alissa M. Kleinnijenhuis created a Climate Finance course for the SC Johnson College of Business

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Park Perspective: A broader definition of leadership

Ami Parekh, MBA ’25, encourages students to recognize leadership opportunities beyond formal roles.

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Sustainable Strides: New Balance’s Commitment to Quality

Kyra Stiggelbout, MBA ’24, found a rewarding role at the intersection of quality and sustainability last summer at New Balance.

Eman Said, Rui Huang, and Kara Styers stand at the front of the room pitching at the Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellowship Showcase.
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Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Biotech Startups in NYC

Cornell University’s Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows gathered on March 16 in midtown Manhattan to pitch their startups.

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Trishala Dessai’s Gig-Up Addresses Consumers’ and Gig Workers’ Needs

Gig-Up, an AI-enabled startup developed by Trishala Dessai ’17, MBA ’23, will save consumers time and effort by offering multiple services in one app.

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To Sustainably Grow and Delight Consumers Globally: My Summer at Kraft Heinz

Ian Cairns, MBA ’24, leveraged the skills, tools, and knowledge he acquired at the Johnson School during his internship at Kraft Heinz.