Pepperdine MBA’s Winning Baby Product Earns High Honor
A Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Management (Graziadio School) MBA alumnus recently won the “Best Product of the Year” award for a project that he developed while pursuing his degree.
Paul Martello, who graduated from Graziadio in 2013, brought the ‘Yummy Spoon’ into fruition while a student in the Entrepreneurship program. He received the award at the ECRM Baby & Infant trade show, the largest of its kind in the country. Continue reading…
Entrepreneurship at the Booth School and in Chicago
While Silicon Valley has always been considered the entrepreneurship capital of the United States, it’s no longer the only option. Startups are popping up in every city, and that’s especially true for Chicago.
Chicago is an often-overlooked Midwestern city. It may be one of the largest cities in the country, but it has a small-town vibe, which makes it perfect for entrepreneurs.
For years, it was considered the “second city” because it could never beat New York in size or prestige. Though it was meant as a derogatory nickname, today Chicago happily accepts the moniker and bills itself the “second city” behind Silicon Valley.
Chicago is embracing startup culture and entrepreneurship with unprecedented enthusiasm. Not only are business professionals in the city getting involved with programs such as 1871 and Matter, two of the country’s leading incubators, but the universities are getting involved as well. Continue reading…
DePaul Welcomes Coleman Entrepreneurship Center To Its New Home
In April, the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center (CEC) — which serves as an entrepreneurial hub for DePaul Business students, faculty, alumni, and the surrounding business community — unveiled a new center, a new director and a new strategic plan to the Chicago Metro and beyond.
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Top Entrepreneurship MBAs in Atlanta
Atlanta is a great place for budding entrepreneurs. While most people think you have to start a business in a big city like New York City or San Francisco, that’s not the case. In the South, Atlanta has quickly become an attractive location for entrepreneurs thanks to four key elements according to BusinessInsider: low-cost of living, convenient transportation, tech hubs, and diverse talent pool. Continue reading…
The Best MBA Clubs in Boston
The right MBA program is as much an opportunity to learn the tools of your trade and find your niche as it is about building a professional peer and alumni network. There’s no more sure-fire method to sow the seeds that may sustain you (cue booming omniscient Wizard of Oz voice) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE than within MBA clubs. We took a look at the best MBA clubs that Boston’s business schools had to offer. Continue reading…
Lehigh Women in Business Conference Focuses on Personal Brands
Mary Ellen Alu recently published a report on Lehigh College of Business and Economics’ blog on a recent lecture that focused on building effective personal brands. Continue reading…
