Reporter

Passion Triumphs at DFJ Contest

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Special thanks to Redherring.com for allowing the Reporter to reprint this article.

Sometimes, saving the world can be lucrative.

Or so hopes Sam Goldman and Ned Tozun, who on Wednesday bested 13 contestants to win $250,000 from the prestigious venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson for their plan to replace smoky kerosene lamps in developing countries with $12 battery-powered LED lanterns.

Yes, I Cried�But Not in T-Group

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Spring Break for me had always been skiing in Colorado or drinking beer on a beach. As a 1st year at the GSB, I did both and had a great time.

After returning from break last March, I kept hearing stories from friends about the great experiences they had on their Service Learning Trips.

Private Equity, Now in 3D

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

While the deal flow in the private equity industry is feverish, the GSB Private Equity Club is also operating at an explosive pace. David Rubenstein was the third in a series of Davids - the 3D series - to speak at the GSB. The unofficial rule of private equity titans seems to be the requirement that one's name is David.

What Do You Believe?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Did you know that�

�54% of GSBers say that spirituality is very important or important to them?

�38% of GSBers think it is important for people at the GSB to accept their spiritual beliefs?

�34% of GSBers are interested in learning more about spiritual/moral issues related to the business world?

�26% of GSBers attend a religious service at least once per week?

�24% of GSBers identify with more than one belief system?

Find these stats interesting or unbelievable? Or do you simply wish there were more opportunities to talk about how spiritual issues relate to the business world?

"Digging Deeper" is a new series at the GSB that creates a forum for discussing moral and spiritual issues, and talking about how those issues impact our decisions in business and our personal lives.

GSB Show by the Numbers

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Budget: $27,000

Audience: 900

Participants: 205

People less hairy than Jack Lynch: 0

GSB Unofficial emails actually sent by Jeannie Rosenthal: 64

Stuff consumed at the

Hacienda after party

Kegs: 4

Pizzas: 60

Bottles of Liquor: 50

Pounds of Ice:

Iron Chef Hits the GSB

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

On May 23rd, eight teams squared off for the 2nd annual GSB Iron Chef competition. To understand the hype around Iron Chef requires a little history lesson. The competition became a cult favorite here in the U.S. when the original Japanese show was broadcasted in the U.

View from the Top Presents: the Best of 2006-07

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

John Doerr | Green Ambition

kleiner perkins

� It's stupid that we dump 70 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every day like it's an open sewer

� Choose your first job based on the experience, not how much money you will make. Carry a bag (sell something), launch a product, manage a dozen people, learn from great companies, and swing for the fences when your time is right.

Final Thoughts for the Road Ahead

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Students often ask me for some advice before they leave the GSB. Whether you're leaving for a full-time position or just for the summer, here are some final thoughts for the road ahead.

Career Success: The First 90 Days

For those of you about to begin post-GSB careers, take steps to prepare for your new job before you actually start it.

What I've Learned At The GSB

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The biggest takeaway I have from the GSB is the confidence to dream big. Coming in as a poet, I felt like I had been plucked away from whatever I was doing and thrown into a foreign land filled with dynamic, powerful, hyper social people communicating about things I hardly understood.

What Matters Most to Me, and Why�Now?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

It was at beautiful Kings Canyon on Memorial Day Weekend-out camping with some classmates-that I decided to brooch this question. Taking in the beautiful scenery and natural surroundings, being a true Aussie bushman, I took out my laptop (with 15 hours' worth of battery packs) and re-read through my Stanford entry essays.

Tastes of the Town

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Parting Shots

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Stanford was my first choice. I felt a strong connection with the GSB's philosophy of changing lives and organizations with the hope of changing the world. The fact that it was the most balanced business program among the top scholars made my decision even easier.

After the GSB

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

We are on the verge of graduating from one of the finest business schools on the planet. I ask myself if I have really learned that much. The answer is undoubtedly: yes. Not only that, I have had so much fun doing it that I can safely say this is the best 200 grand I have ever spent!

I have been touted as one of the oddball entities of the class of 2007.

My GSB Experience in One Sentence

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

After long and serious contemplation on my experience at the GSB, I realize that my single most valuable lesson and noblest business goal is to listen more, speak less, and be heard.

The Path To The Goal

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I remember looking back before the GSB journey began, and asking myself repeatedly: "Why am I going to business school again?" For what purpose?

To be frank, I did not have an illuminating answer. A lot of my mentors had always advised on business school as a logical next step in my career.

What Matters to Me�That Didn't Before

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The most important thing that I learned from my two years at the GSB is to be myself. Sounds simple, right? As cliché as it may sound, to me, being authentic is the most powerful attribute that a leader can possess. I came to the business school hoping to build skills and connections that will enable me to change people, change organizations and change the world.

The CEO of You

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Businesses have visions.

What are yours?

Businesses have strategies.

What are your goals?

Businesses have competitive advantages.

What are your strengths, talents, and gifts?

Businesses have quarterly and annual reports.

How often do you evaluate yourself?

Businesses have operations divisions.

Walking The Talk

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Thinking about heading home to England raises a strong sense of foreboding, a sense of loss and sadness, and an excitement for re-revitalizing my friendships and contacts. It is undoubtedly the best choice for my career, but I know it brings the curtain down on an amazingly formative and self-indulgent era.

Thoughts From An Overly OB Guy

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

As one of few classmates to take the OB trifecta of Touchy Feely, Coaching, and HPL (as well as Perspectives on Leadership, Paths to Power, Moral and Spiritual Inquiry Through Literature, Meditation, and LDP), I wanted to leave everyone with some non-quantitative thoughts on life.

Joinings Together

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Afsoun Yazdian & Patrick Kann

Afsoun Yazdian and Patrick Kann, both MBA2, were married on May 15 in a civil ceremony in Palo Alto. More than 200 classmates, professors and staff members were present at the wedding, which was led by Pontus Pettersson, MBA2.

GSB Births: The Class of 2035?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Colton Sheffert

Colton Danai Sheffert, son of Chris Sheffert, MBA1, and Sitinee Sheffert, was born on January 5, 2007. In the spirit of being a true GSBer, Colton went to both the Oasis and Dutch Goose in his first three months of life. He also attended the Wine Circle's scotch tasting and the Texas Club's LPF.

New Electives Launching in 2007-2008 Academic Year

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Tired of reading cases, doing problem sets, and analyzing frameworks? Do you find classes too analytical and discussions too focused? In response to student feedback, the Reporter is pleased to announce several new no-credit electives that will be offered next year.

Overheard at the GSB

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

" Would it be acceptable to you if they
chopped your nuts differently? "
Polecon Professor to student

" If I had to choose between my reputation and my wife and kids, man, I don't know what I'd do� "
Student debating strategic alternatives in class

" It's like porn, you just know it when you see it.