Better Business Chronicles
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.
Mardiya Shardow ’23 Views Dyson as a Transformative Experience
Mardiya Shardow, who concentrated in marketing at Dyson, broadened her education at Cornell by minoring in inequality studies and creative writing.
Foundation Gift from Henry Renard ’54, MBA ’55, Expands Alumni Career Coaching
Thanks to a foundation gift from Henry Renard ’54, MBA ’55, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business now offers career coaching to all college graduates.
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.
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.
Student Prods COP27 to Include Youth in Climate Solutions
Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’25, hopes to kindle positive global change. She moderated the first roundtable meeting between government officials and youth at COP27.