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Rhett Smith's (MBA'17), vice president of operations at The Engine and MBA alumnus from Georgetown

Alumni

Launch Pad: Addressing the World’s Toughest Problems

How Rhett Smith helps The Engine incubate solutions to the world’s toughest problems. One of Rhett Smith’s (MBA’17) favorite things to do while giving tours of the office of The Engine, a…

November 28, 2025

Cheryl Contee (EMBA'04), founder of Change Agent AI

Alumni

AI for All: The Promise of AI-Powered Social Change

A pioneer in mission-driven tech, Cheryl Contee explores the promise of AI, the power of diverse founders, and the possibilities of a more sustainable capitalism. Cheryl Contee (EMBA’04) got…

November 28, 2025

An illustration that says the power of me for an article in the Georgetown Business magazine featuring Jennifer Dalton , Executive MBA alumna

Alumni

The Power of Me: Defining Your Personal Brand

Jennifer Dalton on the importance of personal brand. Spoiler alert: it’s a must. Jennifer Dalton (B’99, EMBA’12) grew up thinking about brand and reputation. Her parents were business owners,…

November 28, 2025

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Blog Archive
Photo collage of Guevera's Georgetown experience

Admissions

Gonzalo Guevara (MBA, MPP’26) Bridges Business and Policy Through Georgetown’s MBA/MPP Dual Degree

Gonzalo Guevera (MBA, MPP’26) shares how Georgetown’s MBA/MPP Dual Degree connects business strategy and public policy through hands-on learning in Washington, D.C.

November 12, 2025

Collage of the fall 2025 MSF cohort

Admissions

Georgetown’s Master of Science in Finance Welcomes Largest Class To Date

After another year of record applications, the blended online Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business welcomed its largest class ever.

November 11, 2025

Luisa Chil working on her laptop

Admissions

How Luisa Chil (MBA’25) Advanced Her Career Through Georgetown’s Flex MBA

When Luisa Chil (MBA‘25) decided she wanted to advance her career in marketing, the Flex MBA program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business offered her the opportunity to continue working full-time.

October 27, 2025

How Spotify Uses AI to Predict Your Favorite Song 

Adjunct Faculty Michael Rossetti breaks down how Spotify uses artificial intelligence to predict your favorite song and what AI means for the future of the music industry.

Research Insights

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An illustration depicting the world in a shopping cart with other green items for a research column about eco-friendly products and global environmental standards.

Alumni, Research and Insights

Buying and Selling: Green Havens

As the global trade of eco-friendly products grows, new research shows companies aren’t chasing pollution havens — they’re seeking stricter environmental standards to back up their green…

November 28, 2025

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Research and Insights

Office Hours: Is AI the Future of Talent Acquisition?

Jason Schloetzer, associate professor and area chair of accounting and business law at Georgetown McDonough, explains how AI is transforming hiring, what it means for job seekers and employers, and how frameworks for oversight may help ensure accountability.

October 27, 2025

Influencer holding up package while filming a video

Research and Insights

Office Hours: The Power of Influencer Marketing During the Holiday Season

As consumers rush to find the perfect gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping list, influencer marketing takes center stage as a key strategy for brands to connect with audiences authentically.…

December 16, 2024

Georgetown MBA students walk the halls in the Hariri Building on campus in Washington, D.C.

Career

Georgetown MBA Class of 2025 Build Careers of Impact Worldwide

Drawing on the strength of the Georgetown community, a global network of alumni, and the dedicated support of the career team at the McDonough School of Business, the Full-time MBA Class of 2025…

December 4, 2025

Andres Brillembourg headshot and photo from the 2025 Bark Tank pitch competition

Alumni, Career

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: How a Georgetown MBA Alum Launched an Innovative AI Startup to Support Home Care Facilities

To Andres Brillembourg (MBA’25), entrepreneurship is more than a career – it’s a mindset and skillset applicable to any industry.

December 4, 2025

Bruno Mejean (B'74), alumnus of Georgetown's McDonough School of Business

Alumni

Beyond Business: Full Circle

Bruno Mejean is ensuring others have the support he lacked as an international student — while mentoring startups tackling the planet’s biggest challenges. Waiter, lifeguard, and French…

November 28, 2025

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