Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Entrepreneur and Investment Banker Raj Davé Believes in Helping Others
10 Under 10 honoree and investment banker turned healthcare entrepreneur Raj Davé is passionate about building innovative companies.