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June 17, 2015
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Kat Taylor: Changing the Face of Philanthropy

A bank CEO explains what finance, food and climate change have to do with charitable giving.
Kat Taylor and ranch manager Jeremiah Stent on the TomKat Ranch, in Pescadero, California. | Jim Wilson/The New York Times/Redux
June 17, 2015
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Seven Business Books for Your Summer Reading List

Top selections from alumni entrepreneurs around the world.
A man reads a book outside a cafe in London. | Reuters/Luke MacGregor
June 17, 2015
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Tom Steyer Encourages 2015 Stanford GSB Graduates to “Be Open”

Annual diploma ceremony celebrates graduates degrees, certificates and awards.
Tom Steyer, MBA ’83
June 10, 2015
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Sangick Jeon: How Do You Manage Diversity?

In Kenya, a Stanford researcher shows that ethnic diversity can spur productivity.
Officials at a vote-counting center in Nairobi, Kenya | Reuters/Karel Prinsloo
June 8, 2015
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How Power Couples Balance Work, Life & Family

Four dual-career couples share their secrets for reducing the chaos in their demanding lives.
Man and woman holding hands and walking | Reuters/Gary Hershorn
June 5, 2015
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Stereotyping Makes People More Likely to Act Badly

Even slight cues, like reading a negative stereotype about your race or gender, can have an impact.
A visitor looks at a monumental sculpture by artist Robert Therrien in the Metropolitan Arts Centre in Belfast. Reuters/Cathal McNaughton
May 28, 2015
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Thomas Harman: “We're in the ‘Help You Create Memories’ Business”

The founder of an artificial Christmas tree company discusses faith, failure, and the importance of understanding deadlines.
Thomas Harman | Courtesy
May 28, 2015
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Vinod Khosla: Be Wary of “Stupid Advice”

A Silicon Valley VC shares his thoughts on persistence, the importance of believing, and when to ignore the spreadsheet.
Vinod Khosla at his View From The Top lecture
May 26, 2015
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Paul Auerbach: Lessons from the Disaster Zone

A Stanford doctor who’s worked in Nepal and Haiti explains what leaders should know before the next natural disaster strikes.
An earthquake in Nepal in April injured more than 19,000 people. | Courtesy Paul Auerbach
May 18, 2015
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Khaled Naim: “You Can’t Do it Alone”

The founder of a logistics software company discusses creativity, the Middle East, and the best path to decision making.
Khaled Naim | Courtesy
May 13, 2015
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Dawoon Kang: “I Want to Make the World a More Loving Place”

The cofounder of an online matchmaking service discusses the value of teamwork, rapid iteration, and perseverance.
Dawoon Kang | Courtesy
May 7, 2015
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San Francisco 49ers’ Paraag Marathe: How to Launch a Career in Sports Management

The Stanford GSB alumnus talks team analytics, salary caps, and the untapped potential for virtual reality.
San Francisco 49ers President Paraag Marathe cutting the ribbon at the opening of Levi’s Stadium in 2014 | Kelley L Cox – USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2015
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Fryderyk Ovcaric: “Passionate People Inspire Me”

The founder of the mobile app Instapray discusses the power of teams, the importance of values, and the future of content.
Picture of Fryderyk Ovcaric | Courtesy
May 5, 2015
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Six Days in Nepal

A Stanford doctor travels to the devastated region as part of the relief effort.
A boy sits inside a tent after a deadly earthquake in Nepal on April 29, 2015. | Reuters/Adnan Abidi
April 24, 2015
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Ron Gutman: “I Am Really Focused on the User”

HealthTap founder has redefined doctor visits.
Blood pressure monitor, ophthalmoscope, otoscope | Reuters/Lucas Jackson
April 16, 2015
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Edith Elliott: “Healthcare Is an Essential Human Right”

An entrepreneur discusses risk, honesty, and why the families she serves in India inspire her.
Edith Elliott | Courtesy
April 14, 2015
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Conquering Complexity With Simple Rules

A Stanford professor offers a better way to make decisions.
Mountain climbers on a treacherous path | Reuters/Stringer
April 10, 2015
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Earthquakes President Dave Kaval: How Major League Soccer Is Like a Silicon Valley Startup

Stanford GSB alumnus talks new trends in wearables and the big data revolution.
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 6, 2015
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Patrick Dillingham and Sean Koffel: “Do What You Love and What You’re Good At”

The cofounders of Windy Hill Spirits discuss entrepreneurship, career management, and the best advice they’ve ever received.
Sean Koffel, left, and Pat Dillingham | Courtesy
April 1, 2015
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Introducing the Updated Stanford GSB Alumni Site

The redesigned site makes it easier for alumni to stay connected, share passions, and use the school’s career and recruiting services.
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June 17, 2015
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Tom Steyer Encourages 2015 Stanford GSB Graduates to “Be Open”

Annual diploma ceremony celebrates graduates degrees, certificates and awards.
Tom Steyer, MBA ’83
June 13, 2015
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Three Faculty Members Recognized by Students for Outstanding Teaching

Annual teaching awards honor exemplary contributions and student impact.
Jonathan Levav, associate professor of marketing
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