Alumni

Entrepreneur Shawn Goldsmith Harnesses Ancient Military Strategy to Scale Businesses
10 Under 10 honoree and franchising expert Shawn Goldsmith applies ancient Roman military strategy and boxing strategy to scale startups.

Donor-funded Scholarship Making a Difference for PhD Students
A scholarship funded by Johnson graduate Byron E. Grote, MS ’77, PhD ’81, supports the academic activity of seven Johnson PhD students.

Investor and Entrepreneur Nikita Gossain Champions Small Businesses and Global Health
10 Under 10 honoree Nikita Gossain invests in small businesses, directs an innovative security company, and is committed to improving global health.

Venture Capitalist Patrick George is Passionate About Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed
10 Under 10 honoree and venture capitalist Patrick George is a Marine Corps officer and entrepreneur whose new mission is mentoring startups.

Johnson MBAs and Network Power Builders Honored on Forbes 50 Over 50 List
Linda Latsko Lockhart and Karen Derr Gilbert, both MBA ’85, share their career trajectories and offer aspiring woman leaders career tips.

Investment Banker Mariam Kalandarishvili Helps Aspiring Women Leaders Succeed
10 Under 10 honoree and director of investment banking Mariam Kalandarishvili helps others pursue passions and capitalize on strengths.

Investing in Impact: Paul Kavuma is a champion of Africa’s economic resilience
Paul Kavuma, MBA ’93, inaugural recipient of the Emerging Markets Institute Cañizares Alumni Award, discusses opportunities in post-COVID Africa.

Ad Tech Manager Illianna Acosta Believes in Supporting and Elevating Others
10 Under 10 honoree and senior LinkedIn manager Illianna Acosta aims to give a voice to those who have been historically marginalized.

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Kate Rubenstein, MBA ’05
Catch up with this Roy H. Park alumna and Blackstone Credit managing director to learn more about her leadership initiatives.