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Five Ways to Build a ‘Culture of Opportunity’
Staring down a surprise $26,000 bill after his first semester in college, Terrence Cummings was certain his dream of higher education was dashed. He persevered, using that experience as his career Nor
Steering a Struggling Startup Toward Success
Chris Dawson says he's always been attracted to big challengesand he certainly found one when he became CEO of Arcimoto earlier this year. The Oregon-based electric vehicle company was floundering: i
Lessons From a CEO’s Notebook
In a thick, well-loved, black sketchbook, Kirsten Benefiel keeps the lessons she's learned over her career as an executive. Benefiel's resume includes stops at Accenture, Newmont Mining, ViaWest and H
Scaling Everest—and DEI Work
Lauren Guthrie wasn't much of a trekker or backpacker, but there she was, climbing 9,000 feet to reach the base camp at Mount Everest. The opportunity to join an all-Black team of climbers was too goo
Like Family: Building a Successful Hotel
Leigh Hitz is a strategic advisor in the hospitality industry that retired as CEO of Stout Street Hospitality in 2016. Hitz worked at Stout Street for nearly three decades, learning to manage all aspe
Metaverse 101: What You Need to Know Before VOE
It was once the stuff of sci-fi stories, but in 2023 the metaverse is very real. Virtual reality, mixed reality and extended reality come together for an immersive experience that an increasing number
Player Data: It’s in the Game
Jodie Antypas (MBA 2005) didn't grow up playing video games. They weren't expressly forbidden in her house, but they also weren't encouraged. So, how does a non-gamer end up leading large teams at Nin
The Recipe for Healthy Culture
Watching George Floyd's murder on TV shook Rob Cohen to his core. He was well aware of racial injustices and inequities; he had already implemented diversity, equity and inclusion policies at IMA Fina
Next Generation Philanthropy
When people think of philanthropy, they often think of wealthbut it doesnt have to be that way. Alan Frosh (BA 2005, JD 2011, MBA 2020) calls himself a next-generation philanthropist, and hes spr
Developing a Community-First Future
With a lifetime spent in real estate and development, Chris Frampton has seen and built it all. From a bustling transit hub like Denver's Union Station to a village at an internationally known ski res