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A man in a blue suit stands at a podium at the New York Stock Exchange.
People

Blueprints of a Business Breakthrough

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha WG09 reflects on pivotal moments and life-changing influences that shaped his startup’s path from inception to IPO.

Adventure Capitalists
People

Adventure Capitalists

Burton Flynn WG14 and Ivan Nechunaev WG19 have found themselves searching all over the world — quite literally — in their exhaustive hunt for emerging-markets investments.

A photo of a young Temitope Akande jumping in front of green foliage, compared with a photo of a Wharton graduate Temitope in a suit and graduation stole.
People

My Journey From Africa to Wharton

Big dreams and determination led Temitope Akande WG21 from poverty in Lagos to Locust Walk.

Mixed media illustration of emeritus alumni gathering in various settings, including around a dinner table cheering with glasses, at a bench honoring a deceased emeritus alumnus and in Huntsman Hall at Reunion.
People

Golden Opportunities

After losing touch with his classmates, an emeritus alumnus rediscovers the magic of his fellow Whartonites and their impact on the world.

Photo of alumna Arva Ahmed standing before spices in a market.
People

When Life Gives You Lamb Kebabs

Struggling to balance professional expectations and personal passions, foodie Arva Ahmed W05 WG06 found success — and unexpected support — in carving her own unique path.

Students seated on a rug speaking to other students via a computer.
People

Preparing for a Brighter Future

The pandemic’s seismic effects and the devastation of war have given new meaning to one alumna’s efforts to connect Ukrainians with U.S. volunteers for English-speaking practice.

Alumnus Shaun Eli Breidbart.
People

Laughing Matters

Shaun Eli Breidbart W83 reflects on his decision to ditch banking for a career in comedy — and why he’s never looked back.

Alumna Kat O'Brien.
People

How One Alumna Rose Above the Trolls and Uses Social Media for Good

After sharing her deeply personal story in the New York Times and receiving some hateful feedback, Kat O’Brien G11 WG11 wrestles with the value and venom of Twitter.

Father Harold Thomas and son Ahmad Thomas.
People

A Seat at the Table

An initiative led by Ahmad Thomas WG18 to boost diversity within Silicon Valley is another step in a journey that began with his father nearly 65 years ago.

An Out Leader's Journey
People

An Out Leader's Journey

Jeffrey Schoenfeld WG84 reflects on his path from enduring Wall Street’s closeted culture in the ’80s to founding Wharton's first LGBTQ fellowship.

People

Alumni Investing in Each Other

For Aman Bhullar WG14 and his Executive MBA classmates, the decision to form an investment club was a no-brainer.

Wharton alumnus David Barudin
People

The Importance of Career Breaks

For alumnus David Barudin W69, taking time away from his career and the daily grind has proven invaluable at two of life's major crossroads.

Empowering Girls Through Storytelling 2
People

Empowering Girls Through Storytelling

Kali Bhandari WG18 on why she and Autumn Huiatt WG18 have created a business around writing fresh takes on famous fairy tales.

My Journey From Wharton to the NFL
People

My Journey From Wharton to the NFL

Without an agent or splashy SportsCenter highlights, NFL hopeful Greg Van Roten W12 went undrafted. Instead of giving up, he went to work.

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Impact Investing
People

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Impact Investing

Jennifer Paradis Behle WG11 reports on a life-changing trip to Jordan and the social impact opportunities that could transform lives.

Honoring Wharton's First African-American MBA Graduate
News

Honoring One of Wharton's First African-American MBA Graduates

Hettie Simmons Love WG47 blazed a trail for generations of minority students who would follow in her footsteps.

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People
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Entrepreneurship
Spring/Summer 2025

Blueprints of a Business Breakthrough

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha WG09 reflects on pivotal moments and life-changing influences that shaped his startup’s path from inception to IPO.

Adventure Capitalists
People
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International
Fall/Winter 2024

Adventure Capitalists

Burton Flynn WG14 and Ivan Nechunaev WG19 have found themselves searching all over the world — quite literally — in their exhaustive hunt for emerging-markets investments.

A photo of a young Temitope Akande jumping in front of green foliage, compared with a photo of a Wharton graduate Temitope in a suit and graduation stole.
People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2024

My Journey From Africa to Wharton

Big dreams and determination led Temitope Akande WG21 from poverty in Lagos to Locust Walk.

Mixed media illustration of emeritus alumni gathering in various settings, including around a dinner table cheering with glasses, at a bench honoring a deceased emeritus alumnus and in Huntsman Hall at Reunion.
People
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Alumni News
Fall/Winter 2023

Golden Opportunities

After losing touch with his classmates, an emeritus alumnus rediscovers the magic of his fellow Whartonites and their impact on the world.

Photo of alumna Arva Ahmed standing before spices in a market.
People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2023

When Life Gives You Lamb Kebabs

Struggling to balance professional expectations and personal passions, foodie Arva Ahmed W05 WG06 found success — and unexpected support — in carving her own unique path.

Students seated on a rug speaking to other students via a computer.
People
/
Philanthropy
Fall/Winter 2022

Preparing for a Brighter Future

The pandemic’s seismic effects and the devastation of war have given new meaning to one alumna’s efforts to connect Ukrainians with U.S. volunteers for English-speaking practice.

Alumnus Shaun Eli Breidbart.
People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2022

Laughing Matters

Shaun Eli Breidbart W83 reflects on his decision to ditch banking for a career in comedy — and why he’s never looked back.

Alumna Kat O'Brien.
People
/
ESG
Fall/Winter 2021

How One Alumna Rose Above the Trolls and Uses Social Media for Good

After sharing her deeply personal story in the New York Times and receiving some hateful feedback, Kat O’Brien G11 WG11 wrestles with the value and venom of Twitter.

Father Harold Thomas and son Ahmad Thomas.
People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2021

A Seat at the Table

An initiative led by Ahmad Thomas WG18 to boost diversity within Silicon Valley is another step in a journey that began with his father nearly 65 years ago.

An Out Leader's Journey
People
/
Philanthropy
Fall/Winter 2020

An Out Leader's Journey

Jeffrey Schoenfeld WG84 reflects on his path from enduring Wall Street’s closeted culture in the ’80s to founding Wharton's first LGBTQ fellowship.

People
/
Alumni News
Spring/Summer 2020

Alumni Investing in Each Other

For Aman Bhullar WG14 and his Executive MBA classmates, the decision to form an investment club was a no-brainer.

Wharton alumnus David Barudin
People
/
Careers
Fall/Winter 2019

The Importance of Career Breaks

For alumnus David Barudin W69, taking time away from his career and the daily grind has proven invaluable at two of life's major crossroads.

Empowering Girls Through Storytelling 2
People
/
Entrepreneurship
Spring/Summer 2019

Empowering Girls Through Storytelling

Kali Bhandari WG18 on why she and Autumn Huiatt WG18 have created a business around writing fresh takes on famous fairy tales.

My Journey From Wharton to the NFL
People
/
Entrepreneurship
Fall/Winter 2018

My Journey From Wharton to the NFL

Without an agent or splashy SportsCenter highlights, NFL hopeful Greg Van Roten W12 went undrafted. Instead of giving up, he went to work.

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Impact Investing
People
/
ESG
Spring/Summer 2018

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Impact Investing

Jennifer Paradis Behle WG11 reports on a life-changing trip to Jordan and the social impact opportunities that could transform lives.

Honoring Wharton's First African-American MBA Graduate
News
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Alumni News
Fall/Winter 2017

Honoring One of Wharton's First African-American MBA Graduates

Hettie Simmons Love WG47 blazed a trail for generations of minority students who would follow in her footsteps.

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