An entrepreneurial drive
As a student, JD Ross, BSBA ’11, BS ’11, ran two businesses. Ever entrepreneurial, after graduating from the university, Ross created a new way to sell homes with Opendoor.
Kickstarter fundraising and the power of helping projects
New research from Olin Business School on crowdfunding websites discovers that projects actually raise money faster just before they reach their funding goal.
Emanuel, panels lead discussion on health-care innovation
The issue of ever-changing health care, particularly drug discovery, care delivery and introducing new technologies, will be the topic of a morning-long symposium Jan. 23 at Washington University in St. Louis’ Olin Business School as part of the David R. Calhoun Lectureship.
Foes of genetically modified foods know less than they think, study finds
The people who hold the most extreme views opposing genetically modified foods think they know most about GMO food science, but actually know the least, according to new research involving a Washington University in St. Louis faculty member in Olin Business School.
Federal workers to be less efficient upon return
When 800,000 government employees eventually return to work after a shutdown that started Dec. 22, expect them to work less efficiently — or, at minimum, feel less engaged and far less respected, says an expert in government leadership and organizational strategy at Olin Business School.
The Trailblazer: Nancy Tye-Murray
Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD, is the first female WashU faculty member to found a startup. clEAR trains people to hear better using their loved ones’ voices.
Economics of climate change difficult to assess
As an economist, academician and researcher steeped in such data and assessments, one Washington University in St. Louis expert wants to press the pause button on the worst-case-scenario numbers related to the National Climate Assessment that was released the day after Thanksgiving.
The High Risers
These WashU alumnae innovators and entrepreneurs have reached dizzying heights of success in the fields of fashion, tech, media and design.
The World Changers: These WashU women are making a better world
Social entrepreneurship at Washington University is strong with faculty, students and alumni creating change around the world. Here are four examples.
The Redefiner: Atima Lui
Founder and CEO of NUDEST, Atima Lui, sells software that uses machine-learning to match skin tone as a service to beauty and fashion brands.
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