Smith Family Business Initiative
Read more about how our initiative is educating, connecting, and innovating in the realm of family business.
From ideas to insight: Lessons from Cornell’s Sam Seltzer ’48 Mentors Forum
Luca Mosena MBA ’27 shares how mentor conversations are shaping his goals in business and family enterprise
From Paris to Cornell: Road to finals at Family Business Case Competition
SKEMA participates in the Cornell Family Business Case Competition for the first time, placing third
At the helm: Johnson grad navigates a new era for Resolve Marine
Blending family legacy, innovation, and Cornell talent, Joseph Farrell III, MBA ’16, is tackling global maritime crises.
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.
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.
A Journey Through Italy: Lessons and Landscapes
MBA student Olivia Johnson shares her experience in and insights from the 2025 Family Businesses in Italy Trek.
Innovation Keeps Centuries-Old Family Business on the Leading Edge
On an Italy trek, an MBA student explores how a company blends tradition with consumer trends and modern marketing to thrive in Italy and beyond.
From Spring Trek to Italian Citizenship: A Baker Program Student’s Journey
Louis Guzzo, MPS ’23 obtains Italian citizenship three years after the Smith Family Business Institute’s Family Businesses in Italy trek.
From Sales, Marketing, and Ops to Consulting with James “JJ” Myron, MBA ’23
Career Corner: Consultant JJ Myron pivoted from a sales, marketing, and operations role to advising clients on how to achieve their strategic goals.