A New App Makes Lending to Loved Ones Stress-Free

My article for the Kogod School of Business Kogod School of Business alum Kaben Clauson has a new entrepreneurial venture—an innovative family-and-friends lending platform. Kogod School of Business alum and cofounder of Pigeon Loans Kaben Clauson. Kogod School of Business alum Kaben Clauson has a new entrepreneurial venture. This innovative family-and-friends lending platform takes the awkwardness (and … Continue reading A New App Makes Lending to Loved Ones Stress-Free

Get the 411 on Sustainability in Business

My article for the Kogod School of Business Kogod School of Business alum Nat Zorach is one of few people with an MBA who is just as comfortable in work boots on a job site as he is in dress shoes in the boardroom. “Whether we’re talking about the literal nuts and bolts of the … Continue reading Get the 411 on Sustainability in Business

Leverage Your Career—Stay Grounded—Read the Tea Leaves

My article for the Kogod School of Business Kogod alumna Hilda Mwangi’s (JD/MBA) work lies at the intersection of public policy, government affairs, and the international trade and development industry. We chatted with her to learn more about the importance of flexibility and curiosity throughout one’s career. These two skills have proven beneficial for Mwangi as she … Continue reading Leverage Your Career—Stay Grounded—Read the Tea Leaves

Surviving and Thriving Through the Unexpected

My article for Kogod School of Business How Kogod alum and entrepreneur Michael Bleau successfully pivoted his live events company during COVID-19. Toni Tileva | August 16, 2021 When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses large and small were faced with a daunting challenge—adapt to the new normal or perish. Some companies changed their operations with only short-term … Continue reading Surviving and Thriving Through the Unexpected

A More Equitable Future

My article for Kogod School of Business Professor Stacy Merida, Kogod’s new assistant dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion, describes her mission to shape a more inclusive Kogod community. Toni Tileva | October 6, 2021 What do diversity, equity, and inclusion look like in a university setting? Who are the stakeholders of diversity initiatives? These are challenging … Continue reading A More Equitable Future

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A Solid Foundation: Why has the housing market weathered the economic downturn so well?

My article for the Kogod School of Business A wave of pandemic-induced uncertainty has thrown a pall over America’s economic performance, yet one sector remains a defiant shade of rose against a generally dark background. Why are home sales rebounding so quickly, with some locations reporting a return to the days of bidding wars? Is this a meaningful … Continue reading A Solid Foundation: Why has the housing market weathered the economic downturn so well?

Islamic Finance—A Centuries-Old Approach Providing Modern Solutions

Published here Could a system of finance dating back to the seventh century offer modern solutions to problems like college debt and crumbling infrastructure? Dr. Ghiyath Nakshbendi, chair and founder of the graduate certificate in Islamic finance at the Kogod School of Business, believes so. “In America, millennials are growing tired of the system of … Continue reading Islamic Finance—A Centuries-Old Approach Providing Modern Solutions