Johnson BusinessFeed
See how we’re turning ambition into impact every day through stories and updates about Johnson School students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, and friends.
Finding Sustainability in an Unexpected Role
Katie McGahan, MBA ’22, took an internship with Ford’s treasury department hoping —but not expecting—to find a way to integrate sustainability.
Asia’s Growth Consolidates in 2022, But with Major Risks
Alicia García Herrero discusses Asia’s 2022 growth prospects, noting COVID impacts, supply chain disruptions, and U.S.-China competition as key risks.
Doing the Greatest Good for Black Entrepreneurs
Lawrence Matthew Watkins MBA ’10 is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is determined to elevate the economic power of the Black community.
Jessica Ogonor, MBA ’17 Shares Lessons in Entrepreneurship
Jessica Ogonor, MBA ’17 is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in launching and relaunching ventures throughout the startup lifecycle. As she plans her next venture, Ogonor is taking all the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur to MetroSpeedy, a leading technology-based local delivery company in New York City.
Historic gift funds the deanship and research at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
A $15 million gift from Joanne Knight establishes the Charles Field Knight Deanship in honor of her late husband, Chuck Knight ’57, BME ’58, MBA ’59.
Adidas VP Aaron Seabron reinvented his career to align it with his passions
10 Under 10 honoree Aaron Seabron believes learning is the only competitive advantage and uses his own success to make a positive impact on others.
Prabhu Pingali named AAAS fellow
Pingali, professor of applied economics and policy, was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Jan. 26.
Embracing the “Everyone is a Changemaker” Movement
Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Tony Tsao, MBA ’22, to help nonprofit Ashoka further develop its social entrepreneurship network.
Consultant Steve Cheng says nurturing relationships is key to brokering M&A deals
10 Under 10 honoree Steve Cheng, MBA ’16, leads a Deloitte team that brokers M&A deals and enjoys executing deals that generate value to all stakeholders.