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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…
November 28, 2025
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My Shot: A Master Plan
Trey Davis left a high-profile marketing role to lead Community Forklift, a nonprofit turning salvaged materials into second chances for people, projects, and the planet. When…
November 28, 2025
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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 …
November 28, 2025
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My First Job: Human Tech
Tech is more than data and systems — it’s ultimately about the people it serves. Understanding the small ‘p’ politics in the office and being a people-first leader are qualities…
November 28, 2025
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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…
November 28, 2025
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My Feed: Communicate to Lead: Passion, Intention, and Impact
Ivy Cohen (MBA’86) has taken an unconventional career path spanning leadership in the corporate and nonprofit arenas, as an entrepreneur, and as a public policy advocate in our…
November 28, 2025
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Landing the Interview: Aging Well
As president and CEO of the National Council on Aging, Ramsey Alwin talks to Isabella DeLeo about purpose-driven leadership. Ramsey Alwin (EML’19), president and CEO of the…
November 28, 2025
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Pivot: From the Cockpit
A former fighter pilot finds purpose in financial planning while keeping one foot in the air. Andy Christopher (MSF’18) caught the aviation bug at a young age. His uncle, a pilot…
November 28, 2025
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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…
November 28, 2025
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From the Management: What is Value-Based Care?
Value-based care (VBC) shifts healthcare reimbursement from volume (quantity) to outcomes (quality). Unlike the traditional fee-for-service model, which rewards the quantity of…
November 28, 2025