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Alumni

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

Alumni

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

Alumni

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

Alumni

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

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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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Leadership

Shaping the Game: The Playbook for Educating the Next Generation of Sports Business Leaders

Today’s sports industry is more complex and influential than ever. It’s a fast-growing, multifaceted global enterprise that serves as a platform for broader societal issues and…

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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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…

November 28, 2025

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…

November 28, 2025

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Research and Insights

The Edge: All Fizzled Out

Can a soda tax really change the way consumers purchase sugary drinks – and more importantly, does it last? In Cook County, Illinois, a short-lived soda tax offered a rare…

November 28, 2025