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Headshot portrait of Peter Spartin.
People

Shifting Gears

Peter Spartin WG09 reflects on the turning points that helped him move into the world of sports business, including his current role with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

A man in a black polo shirt, pants, and glasses standing in front of a light blue backdrop.
People

Road to Startup Success

The decision to pursue an MBA equipped Tatseng Chiam WG14 with essential resources for launching his transportation company.

Woman in a dark blue dress and with curled black hair poses for a photo against a bright blue backdrop.
People

MTV to Maternal Health

How former TV producer Dara Cook W95 found the confidence — and funding — to pursue her entrepreneurial dream.

A man in a gray blazer, light blue shirt, and tan khakis poses for a photo in front of a light blue background.
People

Pharma to Financial Tables

An influential book by a fellow alumnus and foundational Wharton lessons laid the groundwork for George Dai WG99’s career switch.

Portrait of alumna Alison Hawkins wearing a black dress with a decorative white collar and sleeves.
People

Fresh Start

The opening of Wharton’s San Francisco campus was an opportunity for Alison Hawkins WG03 to begin her transition from the courtroom to real estate investing.

Portrait of alumnus Femi Badeji standing in front of a bright blue background.
People

Round-Trip
Journey

A career switch from electrical engineering to banking opened new opportunities for Femi Badeji WG06, including the chance to return home.

Alumnus F. Chapman Taylor.
People

A Global Citizen Gives Back

A new MBA fellowship started by F. Chapman Taylor WG88 is helping students marry interests in public service with business principles.

Alumnus Adnan Raza.
People

Bringing Finance, Tech, and Entrepreneurship Together

For Adnan Raza WG05, a Wharton education was key to building the diverse career he wanted.

Alumna Umber Ahmad.
People

Just Desserts

For Umber Ahmad WG02, the decision to open her own bakery in New York was a leap of faith into a longtime passion.

Eyes on the Prize
People

Eyes on the Prize

After a brief career in food science, Shaz Kahng WG89 enrolled at Wharton with her gaze set on the C-suite.

People

How I Plotted a New Career Path

With knowledge gained at Wharton, Dirk Scholl WG03 left medicine to pursue life-science tech and venture capital.

Nicolette Omoile
People

Learning to Own My Strengths

After a brief identity crisis, Nicolette Omoile WG19 let her passions lead her to a new career.

Trading Wall Street for Youth Sports
People

Trading Wall Street for Youth Sports

Nayla Bautista WG17 left banking behind to make an impact on kids' lives through athletics.

Stafford Palmieri
People

Bridging the Gap Between Government and Business

Wharton helped former Louisiana state CFO Stafford Palmieri WG16 bring the public and private sectors together—and set her on a new course.

Why I Left Finance For a Chance to Transform Health Care
People

Why I Left Finance For a Chance to Transform Health Care

Daniel Lowy WG13 was deep into a finance career when Wharton and a unique business opportunity changed his life.

Small Gestures, Big Change
People

Small Gestures, Big Change

Jerrod Hill WG15 takes a “pay it forward” approach to helping young entrepreneurs.

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Headshot portrait of Peter Spartin.
People
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Marketing
Spring/Summer 2025

Shifting Gears

Peter Spartin WG09 reflects on the turning points that helped him move into the world of sports business, including his current role with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

A man in a black polo shirt, pants, and glasses standing in front of a light blue backdrop.
People
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Entrepreneurship
Fall/Winter 2024

Road to Startup Success

The decision to pursue an MBA equipped Tatseng Chiam WG14 with essential resources for launching his transportation company.

Woman in a dark blue dress and with curled black hair poses for a photo against a bright blue backdrop.
People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2024

MTV to Maternal Health

How former TV producer Dara Cook W95 found the confidence — and funding — to pursue her entrepreneurial dream.

A man in a gray blazer, light blue shirt, and tan khakis poses for a photo in front of a light blue background.
People
/
Finance
Fall/Winter 2023

Pharma to Financial Tables

An influential book by a fellow alumnus and foundational Wharton lessons laid the groundwork for George Dai WG99’s career switch.

Portrait of alumna Alison Hawkins wearing a black dress with a decorative white collar and sleeves.
People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2023

Fresh Start

The opening of Wharton’s San Francisco campus was an opportunity for Alison Hawkins WG03 to begin her transition from the courtroom to real estate investing.

Portrait of alumnus Femi Badeji standing in front of a bright blue background.
People
/
Finance
Fall/Winter 2022

Round-Trip
Journey

A career switch from electrical engineering to banking opened new opportunities for Femi Badeji WG06, including the chance to return home.

Alumnus F. Chapman Taylor.
People
/
Philanthropy
Spring/Summer 2022

A Global Citizen Gives Back

A new MBA fellowship started by F. Chapman Taylor WG88 is helping students marry interests in public service with business principles.

Alumnus Adnan Raza.
People
/
Careers
Fall/Winter 2021

Bringing Finance, Tech, and Entrepreneurship Together

For Adnan Raza WG05, a Wharton education was key to building the diverse career he wanted.

Alumna Umber Ahmad.
People
/
Entrepreneurship
Spring/Summer 2021

Just Desserts

For Umber Ahmad WG02, the decision to open her own bakery in New York was a leap of faith into a longtime passion.

Eyes on the Prize
People
/
Careers
Fall/Winter 2020

Eyes on the Prize

After a brief career in food science, Shaz Kahng WG89 enrolled at Wharton with her gaze set on the C-suite.

People
/
Careers
Spring/Summer 2020

How I Plotted a New Career Path

With knowledge gained at Wharton, Dirk Scholl WG03 left medicine to pursue life-science tech and venture capital.

Nicolette Omoile
People
/
Careers
Fall/Winter 2019

Learning to Own My Strengths

After a brief identity crisis, Nicolette Omoile WG19 let her passions lead her to a new career.

Trading Wall Street for Youth Sports
People
/
Entrepreneurship
Spring/Summer 2019

Trading Wall Street for Youth Sports

Nayla Bautista WG17 left banking behind to make an impact on kids' lives through athletics.

Stafford Palmieri
People
/
ESG
Fall/Winter 2018

Bridging the Gap Between Government and Business

Wharton helped former Louisiana state CFO Stafford Palmieri WG16 bring the public and private sectors together—and set her on a new course.

Why I Left Finance For a Chance to Transform Health Care
People
/
Health Care
Spring/Summer 2018

Why I Left Finance For a Chance to Transform Health Care

Daniel Lowy WG13 was deep into a finance career when Wharton and a unique business opportunity changed his life.

Small Gestures, Big Change
People
/
Entrepreneurship
Spring/Summer 2017

Small Gestures, Big Change

Jerrod Hill WG15 takes a “pay it forward” approach to helping young entrepreneurs.

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