Centers & Institutes

Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

Pinaki Bhattacharyya presenting at an AMPIN event
Johnson School

Powering the Future: Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition

20 for 20 honoree Pinaki Bhattacharyya MBA ’03, CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, shares his commitment to sustainability.

Vanessa Purnawan MBA ’26 standing in front of the Stanford Graduate School of Business sign at the Knight Management Center

The Future of Southeast Asian Family Care

Vanessa Purnawan MBA ’26 spends her summer internship developing a tech-enabled childcare solution for families in Southeast Asia.

Britta von Oesen standing in front of a dark gray backdrop
SC Johnson College

Driving Energy Transition: A 20 for 20 Changemaker

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Britta von Oesen MBA ’09, partner and managing director at CRC-IB.

A bustling market street lined with colorful shops and stalls displays textiles, bags, and lanterns, with people walking through under a lattice-covered ceiling illuminated by hanging lanterns.

Business Insights from Morocco and Spain

Lessons in innovation, hospitality, and entrepreneurship from Morocco and Spain are reshaping how to lead, think, and grow as a global businessperson.

Top view of houses and building roofs.

Grassroots Cryptocurrency Adoption in Nigeria

Amid inflation, currency issues, and limited access to traditional banking systems, residents are embracing cryptocurrency.

Two men, one holding a large white duck, smile.
SC Johnson College

Diverse Expertise Drives Vertical Integration at Family Business

Innovation at Joe Jurgielewicz & Son—one of the largest duck farms in America—stems from an unusual combination of hospitality and veterinary skills.

A smartphone with a glowing screen displaying various app icons, surrounded by floating digital icons including a dollar sign, set against a blue gradient background

Emerging Markets Are Winning the Payments Revolution

Mobile-first financial ecosystems in emerging markets are redefining global commerce and overtaking the West in the use of digital payments.

Chris Lasa and his stepmother’s family in their annual family photo

How One Student is Redefining His Role in His Family’s Businesses

The Smith Family Business Initiative has helped a dual-degree student discern the best ways he can contribute to his family businesses.

Tony Nguyen standing next to the Service in Unity project board.

Staffing with Purpose: Empower Your Community with the Strength of Recovery

MBA students partner with a recovery-centered staffing agency to support geographic expansion, client diversification, and scalable service delivery.