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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

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Pitch Deck: Recharging the Motor Market

Rory Brogan (MBA’22) arrived at Georgetown McDonough determined to learn the language of entrepreneurship. With a background in electrical engineering from SMU, he had long…

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…

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…

November 28, 2025

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Six Degrees: The Road to (CVS) Health

As a triple Hoya, Rebecca Bedno (SFS’92, L’96, MBA’96) serves as national vice chair of EmpowerHER to foster a community of people who share the goal of supporting and…

May 29, 2025

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My Feed: The Power of Curiosity

Carlo Mahfouz (EMBA’20) is the author of Reality Check: In Pursuit of the Right Questions, which highlights the power of asking the right questions in both business and. …

May 27, 2025

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Landing the Interview: Taking on New Challenges: How to Be an Effective Leader – and Collaborative Teammate

Matt Shay (EMBA’11) speaks with Claudia Del Rio (B’25) about how Georgetown helped him bridge the gap between law, government affairs, and business.…

May 27, 2025

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Beyond Business: A Promise Kept

Kristen Staples (MBA’94) has always felt a gravitational pull toward helping. …

May 27, 2025