Better Business Chronicles

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Jessica Ogonor, MBA ’17 Shares Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Jessica Ogonor, MBA ’17 is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in launching and relaunching ventures throughout the startup lifecycle. As she plans her next venture, Ogonor is taking all the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur to MetroSpeedy, a leading technology-based local delivery company in New York City.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Historic gift funds the deanship and research at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

A $15 million gift from Joanne Knight establishes the Charles Field Knight Deanship in honor of her late husband, Chuck Knight ’57, BME ’58, MBA ’59.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs and Innovation

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is celebrating Black History Month by sharing the stories of Black entrepreneurs from across the college’s student and alumni communities.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Adidas VP Aaron Seabron reinvented his career to align it with his passions

10 Under 10 honoree Aaron Seabron believes learning is the only competitive advantage and uses his own success to make a positive impact on others.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Consultant Steve Cheng says nurturing relationships is key to brokering M&A deals

10 Under 10 honoree Steve Cheng, MBA ’16, leads a Deloitte team that brokers M&A deals and enjoys executing deals that generate value to all stakeholders.

Pradeep Ambrose standing in a lab in front of lab equipment on a counter behind him
Johnson BusinessFeed

How Pradeep Ambrose, PhD ’20, MBA ’21, became a “great friend to Bermuda”

Cornell connections brought together a virology scientist and MBA to help Bermuda grapple with a COVID surge and serve as interim science advisor.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

The Student Voice: Meet Luke Verzella ’23

Luke Verzella ’23 is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in hotel administration at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration. He is also minoring in real estate.

portrait of Julie Belkus with 10 Under 10 graphic next to her image
Johnson BusinessFeed

COO Julie Belkus overcomes supply chain challenges with flexibility and creativity

10 Under 10 honoree Julie Belkus, MBA ’18, COO of Rags, says her drive to create and find better ways to do things is the heartbeat of her career.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

How’s the Hospitality Industry Doing? A Hotelie Weighs In

The latest from Cornellians: Stephani Robson ’88, MS ’99, PhD ’10, shares her insights on topics from the restaurant labor crunch to the demise of daily room cleanings.