Alumni
When Essential Infrastructure Projects Involve Exceptional Risk, No Sector Can Go It Alone
At the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, Laura Alonzo ’96 mobilizes private investment in the developing and conflict-wracked economies that need it most.
Ken Ofori-Atta ’88 on Going Where You Can Make a Difference
Ken Ofori-Atta ’88, finance minister of Ghana, on integrity and the risks required to strengthen society.
Can Mobile Money Boost Financial Inclusion in Southern Africa?
Linda Du ’19, an MBA student at Yale SOM, traveled to Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to talk with providers, customers, and others about the technology’s potential.
Danguole Altman ’85 on Career and Family
Danguole Altman ’85, founder of Vapogenix, on the choices she made as she led multiple companies and raised a family.
Is Cannabis a Good Investment?
Brendan Kennedy ’05, a founder of leading cannabis investor Privateer Holdings, talks about where the industry is going.
Is Videoconferencing Still the Future?
The age of the video call has arrived, just as science fiction predicted. Scott Wharton ’95, who leads video collaboration at Logitech, talks about the potential of videoconferencing and the steps needed to make it ubiquitous.
Perspective: The Federal Agency
What’s the role of the federal government in addressing the challenges facing Appalachian Ohio? Ray Daffner ’86 discusses the work of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Colonel Rich Morales ’99 on Integrity as an Organizational Foundation
We talked to U.S. Army Colonel Rich Morales ’99 about the complexity of integrity and its roles in leadership and learning.
Can Technology Transform the Nonprofit Sector?
Nonprofits compete too. Could technology offer a means to improve performance, innovate, and deliver on mission?
Neal Keny-Guyer ’82 on Serving Humanitarian Needs in Conflict Zones
Neal Keny-Guyer ’82, the CEO of Mercy Corps, on negotiating with extremist groups to provide humanitarian relief in conflict zones.
Can Government Be Run Like a Business?
The tools of business can help the public sector be more efficient and effective. But it’s not always an easy sell. Jesse Samberg ’87, discusses navigating challenges and opportunities.