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Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

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Dyson School

John S. Dyson ’65 Honored with Second Annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

John Dyson ’65 is a leader in finance, energy policy, and economic development, from founding a private investment firm to pioneering sustainable winemaking.

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Johnson School

From Technology Director to Chief Data Officer: A Q&A with Chaitanya Baddam, MBA ’23

Career Corner: Technology executive Chaitanya Baddam pivoted from insurance platform technology director to chief data officer at an insurtech startup.

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Johnson School

From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.

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Nolan School

In Hidden Hospitality, Calvin Stovall Celebrates Stories of Black Hotel Entrepreneurs

Hotelie Calvin Stovall, MPS ’93, shines a light on Black hotel, motel, and resort owners in a book that “takes you on a journey through every era.”

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Johnson School

To Succeed, ‘Latecomers’ Must Balance Imitation and Innovation

Cornell SC Johnson College professor Sungyong Chang shows that startups thrive by mimicking established competitors before innovating.

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Johnson School

Exploring the Family’s Role in Reducing the Racial Gap in Entrepreneurship

PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Qian Wang examines the impact of demographics on entrepreneurship.

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Johnson School

Advancing Agriculture: How Ponsi Trivisvavet Helps Improve the Global Food System

At Eclectic Convergence, Ponsi Trivisvavet, MBA ’99, CEO of Inari, shared her insights on leadership, innovation, and the complexities of improving agriculture.

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Nolan School

A Fireside Chat with Rob Karp ’19

Rob Karp ’19, the CEO and Founder of MilesAhead, joined a Fireside Chat to share personal experiences and successes in entrepreneurship.

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Nolan School

Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.