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How much does company #culture really matter? At BlackStone, whether you fit in or not can be a dealbreaker.

Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of Blackstone Credit and Insurance, recently discussed the qualities he looks for in employees, and his top requirement may surprise you.
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Has #geoeconomic tension influenced corporate strategy? Yes, very much so.

A new CBS study shows that when governments impose sanctions, companies respond by reconfiguring their supply chains. What does this mean for the future of global markets? https://lnkd.in/eVFMr6cs
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The 50-year mortgage is an idea that’s been around for a while, but you’re making the problem worse, not better."

This was just one takeaway from the fascinating panel discussion featuring Hugh Frater ’85 and David Benson, former CEO and President of Fannie Mae, respectively.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Calling all investment banking, private equity, or venture capital professionals: Deal Camp is coming back December 4–7. Don't miss your chance to catch up on the latest industry trends in beautiful Montauk, New York.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3JxL781
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
AI’s newest frontier? The classroom.

“My first hunch was that everyone would just use AI to cheat… I realized that was a naive way of looking at it," says Professor Dan Wang, the Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise.
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“When you are humble, everybody wants to be a teacher.”

Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan recently spoke with Dean Costis Maglaras about his approach to leadership at an iconic tech company that, in his words, had “missed all the big waves." https://bit.ly/43EN75h
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
CBS would like to congratulate this year’s Benjamin Michaelson Prize winner, Kevin Gorton ’26.

Established in 1985 by Catherine S. Michaelson ’78, in honor of her father, this prize celebrates exceptional academic achievement and exemplary leadership in student activities.
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“You have got to be tenacious, you have got to be relentless."

Lew Frankfort '69, former Coach CEO, reflected on his career journey during a recent Distinguished Speaker Series installment, where he shared insights from his new business memoir “Bag Man." https://bit.ly/3M745D6
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"We haven't replaced ourselves with the bots when it comes to investment decisions. We still think there's a fair amount of judgment that's required," Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of Credit and Insurance at Blackstone, said during a recent Distinguished Speaker Series event.
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sign up today— a Vibe Coding Workshop presented by the CBS Tech Club can teach you how to build agentic #AI, this Wednesday, 11/19. Register now: https://cglink.me/2ca/r124477
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The main question facing carbon capture deployment is not whether the technology works, but whether it makes economic sense. Dive into the insights provided by the Climate Knowledge Initiative at CBS to learn more: https://bit.ly/4p4NMFc
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As we head into the winter months, many of our neighbors are in need of warm jackets. This year, Columbia Community Service is hosting a coat and hoodie drive, allowing you to help a neighbor in need. Learn more about how to give today: bit.ly/4qY2kbx
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“We all know what he campaigned on— I would urge everyone involved to focus not just on how you slice up the pie, but growing the pie." CBS Professor and former Goldman Sachs partner, Abby Joseph Cohen discusses Zohran Mamdani's potential economic impact. https://bloom.bg/49USBMS
Abby Joseph Cohen on NYC's Economy, Lack of Jobs Data
Abby Joseph Cohen, a Columbia Business School professor and former Goldman Sachs partner, discusses what the election of Zohran Mamdani could mean for New York City's economy. Speaking on "Bloomberg T...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“I don’t have an ego. So I'll go six, seven, eight layers down to talk to the engineers to understand the issue and what the yield performances are. Unless you do that, in the board meeting everything is beautiful and green when really it’s red and in crisis.”
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Meet Scotty Bartlett ’26, a former U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot whose discipline and purpose now guide his MBA journey.

This Veterans Day, we invite you to learn more about Scotty and how you can help empower veterans like him to build what’s next. https://bit.ly/4oZkK9T
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In the US, 50 percent of renters spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing, and nearly 30 percent are severely rent-burdened, devoting over 50 percent of their income to rent.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Emotional intelligence may no longer be an exclusively human trait.

Research from Kamel Jedidi, the Jerome A. Chazen Professor of Global Business, shows that AI models are uncovering what truly drives satisfaction—and it’s not just price. https://bit.ly/43J07qD
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"For an aspirational brand to become a legacy brand, culture is essential. Everything comes down to a single product and the single consumer and the relationship that they have."
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Are you an investment #banking, or private equity professional? Deal Camp, a retreat in Montauk, may be calling your name.

Each year, around 100 members of the CBS community gather for seminars sponsored by the School's Private Equity Program. See more: https://bit.ly/3JxL781
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Industry players have an advantage in shaping regulation because they are the insiders," says Professor Lori Yue. A new CBS research framework is helping us understand how alliances between business rivals are gradually setting new industry standards: https://bit.ly/3JdF7Bg
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Zocdoc founder Cyrus Massoumi '03 has one tip for MBAs looking to start their own company.

💡 Hint: it may be what you're planning to wear to your next meeting that's holding you back.
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today's NYC mayoral election has sparked heated debate over many issues.

To make sense of it all, take it from the experts. CBS faculty have weighed in on the proposals offered by leading candidate Zohran Mamdani. Check out their analysis here: bit.ly/4hCwKff
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“When I see data, I see a form of memory, and it’s a form of memory that can take any shape, any color, any speed.”

Renowned media artist Refik Anadol’s work explores the intersection of data and human creativity. Learn more about his recent visit to CBS: https://bit.ly/43cG9nM
A Machine that Dreams – and Lives at Columbia Business School | Columbia Business School
A conversation with AI artist Refik Anado.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NYC’s next mayor could shape the city’s economy for decades.

Columbia Business School experts break down the economic stakes of Zohran Mamdani’s policy proposals and what they mean for growth, business, and everyday New Yorkers. https://bit.ly/4hCwKff
New York Needs to Be Fixed. Can the City Afford It? | Columbia Business School
As the city heads into a defining mayoral election, Columbia Business School faculty share their expertise on the economic viability of candidate Zohran Mamdani’s policy proposals.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Fascinating takeaways were shared during the 'AI Agents for Work' Workshop held at Columbia Business School this week.
October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM