Laura Fooks, MBA’20 is based in Denver where she works as the co-founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Light Speaks Loudest—a subscription box service designed to inspire confidence in teen girls and help them build empathy toward others and grow their spirituality. Why did you pursue an online MBA? I knew I wanted to get… Read more »
Entrepreneurship
Kelley Entrepreneurship and Innovation Student, Chris Hanahan, Turned his Passion into a Company
Chris grew up in Wisconsin and moved to San Diego in 1998 with about $400 in his wallet and without a car. He started his business on an idea that he could sell two extra tickets to pay for his own, and over 10 years later it has grown into a wild success. His passion… Read more »
How Pitching to Silicon Valley VCs Better Prepared Me for Managing Risk and Entrepreneurship
Some opportunities are simply too good to pass up. They are the kind of opportunities that would harbor regret and resentment if missed. The chance to participate in the Kelley Direct Silicon Valley Challenge was exactly one of those opportunities. The premise of this immersion course is simple at its core. You have five weeks to… Read more »
How Business School Can Help You Turn Your Entrepreneurial Idea into Reality
Over time, I’ve come to realize my professional passion is rooted in entrepreneurship; making things happen for oneself personally and professionally, creating something out of nothing, building a business from the ground up, and being able to drive real change in a marketplace and in people’s lives. I’ve always looked for new opportunities to challenge… Read more »
The Kelley Difference: Why I Chose This Online MBA
My journey towards my MBA began while I was already in grad school completing my Master’s in E-commerce. I knew I wanted to continue my education with an MBA, but I wasn’t quite sure which program was for me. I remember asking my school at the time if I could take any of my courses… Read more »