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Apr 05, 2022

Xero Share Price Leaps amid New Growth Push

Mentions Chris O’Neill T’01, who was named the new chief growth officer at Xero.

Apr 04, 2022

Meet Ed Warren: Zippity Is Changing the Game in Field Service Software

A feature interview with Ed Warren T’17, founder and CEO of Zippity—which recently pivoted from a mobile car mechanic company to a software company serving owner-operators.

Apr 02, 2022

Condé Nast Chief Roger Lynch: How I’ll Rescue Vogue and Vanity Fair

A feature story about Roger Lynch T’95, CEO of Condé Nast, and his plan to turn the esteemed publisher into a global digital powerhouse that produces films, podcasts, e-commerce, velvet-rope events, and more.

Apr 01, 2022

The CEO of a Running Company Who Can No Longer Run

A feature interview with Jim Weber T’86, CEO of Brooks Running Company, about his 20-plus years leading the company, a four-year battle with cancer, and more.

Mar 31, 2022

Spike Lee, Issa Rae, Ludacris, and More Star in NBA Playoffs Short Film Celebrating League’s 75t...

Quotes Kate Jhaveri T’03, chief marketing officer at the NBA, in an article about the league's continued media campaign in celebration of its 75-year anniversary.

Mar 31, 2022

Scholarships and Opportunity for Women at Business School

Mentions Tuck among the top business schools at enrolling women.

Mar 29, 2022

Which of Your Life Choices Would You Change If You Could?

Features research by Dan Feiler and coauthor Johannes Müller-Trede examining the nature of regret and what may cause individuals to feel regret.

Mar 29, 2022

Starbucks Needs a Better Leadership Plan than Howard Schultz

Features Sydney Finkelstein in an article examining the potential ramifications of Howard Schultz returning as CEO of Starbucks.

Mar 28, 2022

Snap’s First Oscars Ad Promotes New Filter for the Deaf Community

Quotes Kenny Mitchell D’97, T’04, CMO of Snap, in an article about the company’s Oscars ad promoting a new augmented reality filter Snap created to promote the learning of American Sign Language.

Mar 25, 2022

Women’s History Month: 8 MBAs From Elite B-Schools on Why Representation Matters

Profiles Stephanie Puzak T’22 in an article collecting reflections on gender parity in business schools, the importance of women in leadership roles, and more from top woman MBA candidates at business schools around the country.

Mar 24, 2022

Rethink for Fink? Nuveen Chief Says Globalization Isn’t Gone

Features Jose Minaya T’00, CEO of Nuveen, in an article examining the current state of global trade.

Mar 23, 2022

There’s a Mental-Health Crisis among American Children. Why?

Mentions a paper coauthored by Lindsey Leininger which found that 85 percent of primary-care practices are having difficulty accessing evidence-based mental-health care for children.

Mar 22, 2022

New Rules Put Net Zero Pledges Under Scrutiny

Quotes Anant Sundaram in an article about proposed regulations regarding how companies disclose their emissions data.

Mar 22, 2022

Walt Disney and the Importance of Corporate Purpose

Quotes Paul Argenti in a piece examining how company's should respond to controversial socio-political topics.

Mar 21, 2022

Once a Mobile Repair Shop, This Startup Fixes Other Companies’ Workflows

A feature story about Zippity, founded by T’17s Ed Warren and Russ Walker, and its pivot from a mobile car mechanic company to a software company.

Mar 21, 2022

Lead with Your Strengths, and Don’t Be Afraid to Specialize

A feature interview with Emily Rubin T’98, managing director of wealth management at UBS, about her career path and experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Mar 19, 2022

MBAs’ Latest Pitch to Investors: Skip the Startup, Invest in Me

Mentions Tuck in an article about the rising popularity of entrepreneurship through acquisition, or search funds, among MBA students.

Mar 19, 2022

Catie Griggs’ Unconventional Road to Mariners

A feature story about Catie Griggs D’03, T’09, president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners.

Mar 15, 2022

Airline Ticket Sales Exceed a 2019 Milestone for the First Time

Quotes Samuel Engel in an article examining the airline industry’s rebound since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 15, 2022

The Rapid Rise and Fall of Biotech Stocks Adversely Impacts the Society

Vijay Govindarajan and coauthors pen an article examining the impact of volatile biotech stocks.

Mar 13, 2022

Firms Balance Reputation and Revenue in Response to War

Cites a Harvard Business Review article by Paul Argenti examining when, and how, companies should speak out on social issues.

Mar 11, 2022

How to Find Innovative, Practical Business Schools

Quotes Sydney Finkelstein in an article about what prospective MBA students should look for when researching business schools.

Mar 10, 2022

Google Pledges to Spend $2.5B with Diverse Suppliers in 2022

Highlights the Digital Excellence Program, a collaboration between Tuck Executive Education’s Diversity Business Programs and Google that provides digital technology training for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.

Mar 10, 2022

Empowerment: The Ultimate Social Capital

Highlights Roger Hochschild T’90, CEO of Discover Financial Services, in a feature story about business leaders who have made empowering those around them a core facet of their approach to leadership.

Mar 09, 2022

Champion Rams’ Model for Success Isn’t Easy to Replicate

Quotes Kevin Demoff T’06, chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Rams, in an article about the organization’s atypical approach to team building.

Mar 06, 2022

Governments Hit Back at Russia on Twitter

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article examining how social media is being utilized, by both Ukraine and its citizens as well as other nations in support of Ukraine.

Mar 05, 2022

I Became Lifelong Friends with Louie Anderson. Here’s What He Taught Me.

Dave Gilbertson T’05 authors a piece about lessons he learned from comedian Louie Anderson, whom Gilbertson met and befriended in 2001.

Mar 04, 2022

The Future of Streaming and Diverse Content: Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch Weighs In

A feature interview with Jeffrey Hirsch T’99, CEO of Starz, about the future of streaming and why inclusive programming is good for business.

Mar 04, 2022

How Mark Zuckerberg Is Trying to Reduce His Exposure to Public Scrutiny

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82, managing director of Elevation Partners, in an article about Nick Clegg, the new president of global affairs at Meta.

Mar 02, 2022

Vijay Govindarajan: Reverse Innovation Is Key to Pandemic Recovery

A feature interview with Vijay Govindarajan about the concept of reverse innovation and the role it could play in pandemic recovery.

Feb 28, 2022

Is It Safe to Visit Europe? What to Know About Traveling near Ukraine.

Quotes Dan Richards T’03, founder and CEO of Global Rescue, in an article examining how to manage travel to Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 27, 2022

10 Stories about Race, Diversity and Inclusion from Black History Month 2022

Highlights a thought leadership report by the Center for Financial Planning, co-authored by Ella Bell Smith, exploring best practices when incorporating metrics into DEI work.

Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainian Community, Sympathizers Protest Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Quotes Yvan Baker T’08, a Ukrainian Canadian and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, in an article about a rally in Toronto protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 25, 2022

CarGurus Stock Soars amid Used-Car Price Boom

Features Jason Trevisan T’03, CEO of CarGurus, in a story about the company’s success amid the boom in used car prices.

Feb 25, 2022

War: From Ukrainian MBAs, Harrowing Stories & Vows of Support for a Homeland under Attack

Features Vlad Ilchenko T’19 in an article sharing stories of Ukrainian MBAs and how they have been impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 24, 2022

‘Shark Tank’: Entrepreneurs Reveal What It’s Like Pitching to the Panel

Features Sarah Apgar T’11, founder and CEO of fitness company FitFighter, in an article about the experience of appearing on Shark Tank.