Columbia Business School Alumni

"The Value of Communality for Leaders" Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m. ET Arte Cafe, New York City ?? https://lnkd.in/ez3FtYxT Join Rebecca Ponce de Leon, Assistant Professor of Business in the Management Division, and fellow alumni on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. ET for "The Value of Communality for Leaders," a Women's Circle networking event in New York City open to all CBS alumni. At this special event, Professor Ponce de Leon will discuss her research that finds that when evaluating leaders, followers especially value communal traits, including honesty, open-mindedness, and compassion, over agentic traits such as assertiveness, ambition, and confidence.

Join us March 25-26 for the #1916Challenge as we unite to raise $1 MILLION. For two days, we’ll come together to support scholarships, research, and career-focused programs that empower the CBS community and the next generation of business leaders. Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/3Iq2tQ1

On February 26, Columbia Business School’s Smith Scholars met with CBS Board Member Robert F. Smith '94, Founder, Chair and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, for a special luncheon at the Economic Club of New York. Mr. Smith met with the current CBS students prior to discussing technology investment, innovation and effective leadership with the Economic Club of New York. ? At the luncheon, the School's Black Business Students Association (BBSA) presented Mr. Smith, a former BBSA president during his time at CBS, with a Columbia letterman jacket as a gesture of their appreciation.

Mark your calendars! The #1916Challenge kicks off on March 25 — for 1,916 minutes, you can help fund scholarships, research, and industry-focused programs for CBS students. Let’s make an impact together. ?? https://bit.ly/3Iq2tQ1?

"Catalysts for Change: CBS Alumni Shaping the Future of Social Enterprise With the More MPE Podcast" Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m. ET CBS's Manhattanville Campus ?? https://lnkd.in/eqFJjWwn Attend "Catalysts for Change: CBS Alumni Shaping the Future of Social Enterprise With the More MPE Podcast," on Tuesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. ET on CBS's Manhattanville campus. At this special event, Ray Horton, the Frank R. Lautenberg Professor Emeritus of Ethics and Corporate Governance, as well as Sandi Wright, director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia University, and groundbreaking alumni social enterprise leaders featured in this season’s More MPE podcast series will explore lessons from successful careers in social enterprise.

Columbia Beauty Club’s Future of Beauty Summit Saturday, March 1, 9:00 a.m. ET Columbia Business School, Manhattanville Campus ?? https://lnkd.in/eEDeTg5c Join the Columbia Beauty Club on Saturday, March 1, for its third annual Future of Beauty Summit on CBS's Manhattanville campus, exploring beauty industry innovation with distinguished speakers and experts from companies such as L’Oreal, Estée Lauder, Imaginary Ventures, NEST, and Goldman Sachs. This year's theme is "Navigating Trends and Embracing Transformation" and the event will feature keynote speaker Danessa Myricks, Founder and CEO of Danessa Myricks Beauty. Panelists will cover diverse topics in beauty including medical and aesthetic trends, brand marketing, founders, investing, retail, and more! Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eg5Z5R5D

"Alleycon 2025: Transform" Friday, February 21, 8:00 a.m. Convene, Lower Manhattan ?? https://lnkd.in/dKPSdEvA Alumni are invited "Alleycon 2025: Transform," CBS's technology, startup, and venture capital conference featuring all-day networking, speakers, and more, on Friday, February 21, at Convene in Lower Manhattan. The theme for this year's Alleycon is "Transform," emphasizing the radical industry changes driven by today's technology and how these transformations will shape the future via disruptive innovation, evolving business models, and tech-driven change. Panels will cover big tech, startups, venture capital, and more, with students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals in attendance. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/d8tRQaS

Is your organization a nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid early-stage social or environmental venture with a Columbia affiliation? Apply to the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia University's Fund for Social Ventures by Saturday, March 1, for a chance to receive a seed grant of up to $25,000! ?? https://lnkd.in/eYzuBAz7 As part of the fund, you gain access to resources such as pro bono consulting and accelerator programs, a robust network of fellow social entrepreneurs, events and workshops, and more. Join a virtual information session on Friday, February 14, to learn about the application process. ?? https://lnkd.in/d6pxrdUD

The More MPE Podcast is back! For season two of the More Modern Political Economy (MPE) Podcast, Ray Horton, the Frank R. Lautenberg Professor Emeritus of Ethics and Corporate Governance, and Sandra Wright, Director of Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia University, are going outside the classroom to have conversations with CBS alumni who have pursued extraordinary careers in fields such as social services, impact investing, the circular economy, and so much more. ?? https://lnkd.in/e55aqZfT These inspiring leaders of social enterprises are making a profound impact in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors not just in New York City, but across the country and around the globe.

"The Business of Broadway: A Conversation with Tony Winner Ken Davenport" CBS's Manhattanville Campus, David Geffen Hall Monday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. ?? https://lnkd.in/eEyrc7i3 CBS alumni are invited to join Tony Award-winning producer Ken Davenport on our Manhattanville campus as he breaks down the economics of Broadway and explores the intersection of art and business on Monday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m. This special event will examine the challenges, opportunities, and evolving landscape of one of the world's most iconic entertainment industries in the post-pandemic era. ? Hosted by the The Hub at Columbia Business School and the Executives in Residence Program, this in-person event is limited to Columbia University community members and invited guests. A brief reception will be held for registered attendees at the conclusion of the event.