Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

The Transformative Power of Blockchain
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The transformative power of blockchain

Cryptocurrencies aside, blockchain technology is set to transform a host of industries beyond finance.

Startup Snapshot: Plants into Prosperity

Startup Snapshot: Plants into Prosperity

Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, MBA ’98: Founder and Creative Director, MitiMeth

Startup Snapshot: Two Cornellians, One Dream

Startup Snapshot: Two Cornellians, One Dream

Gerhard Grueter, MBA ’02, and Jurgen Gebhard, MBA ’03: Co-founders and managing directors, Lawson Conner Services Limited

Marlon Nichols, MBA '11, Park Fellow
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Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Marlon Nichols, MBA ’11

Marlon Nichols, MBA ’11 and Park Fellow, reflects on his Park experience and the importance of having diverse teams in making investment decisions.

Photo of a book cover that says Financial Management for Technology Start-ups written by Alnoor Bhimani
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Noteworthy: Enterprise Radio interviews Al Bhimani, MBA ’81, on financial management for tech startups

Al Bhimani, MBA ’81, is featured on an episode of Entrepreneur Podcast Network and discusses how financial management for tech startups requires a new mindset.

An urban farmer aims to address food insecurity

An urban farmer aims to address food insecurity

Harlan Blynn, MBA ’10, suspended his management consulting practice to launch a new startup — an urban farm in Denver.

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Cornell alumna: Lifelong learning, leading teams is key to women’s entrepreneurial success

Serial entrepreneur Shelly Porges ’74, MPS ’77, has followed one guiding principle throughout her successful career: If you become a lifelong learner, opportunities will come your way.

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Family businesses thrive through the spirit of entrepreneurship

Family business panelists discuss their roles in opening new markets to complement established businesses at Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration 2018.

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Cornell alumnus makes immediate impact with gift to benefit NYC intensives

Richard G. Schneider ’70 supports Johnson’s newest curriculum initiative, the New York City intensives at Cornell Tech, with a substantial gift.