#204 - "Those Are Some Badass Women"

12/13/17 • 59 min

Ramu has a wide-ranging discussion with some of the most powerful MBA student leaders.

In this episode, Ramu is joined by Vaish Shastry, Kristen Steagall, and Charisse Wilkins, MBA students at Michigan Ross and leaders of some of the largest student clubs on campus (Finance Club, Tech Club, Black Business Student Association). The group discusses what it means to be a female leader in the world today, but also dives deep into topics relevant in the finance industry, the tech world, and diversity issues impacting all workplaces across the country.

There’s also a five-minute debate about Beyoncé and Rihanna, so tune in for that.

Links from this episode

Meet The Incredible Women Leading Michigan Ross’ Most Influential Student Organizations

Vaish’s shared article on Maria Contreras-Sweet’s bid for the Weinstein Company

Kristen’s shared article on social media’s impact on society and democracy

Charisse’s shared article on the need for corporate diversity

Ramu’s shared article on Deloitte’s shift on affinity groups

Eli Pariser’s TedTalk: Beware Online Filter Bubbles

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panel: Vaish Shashtry, Charisse Wilkins, Kristen Steagall
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

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Ramu has a wide-ranging discussion with some of the most powerful MBA student leaders.

There’s also a five-minute debate about Beyoncé and Rihanna, so tune in for that.

Links from this episode

Meet The Incredible Women Leading Michigan Ross’ Most Influential Student Organizations

Vaish’s shared article on Maria Contreras-Sweet’s bid for the Weinstein Company

Kristen’s shared article on social media’s impact on society and democracy

Charisse’s shared article on the need for corporate diversity

Ramu’s shared article on Deloitte’s shift on affinity groups

Eli Pariser’s TedTalk: Beware Online Filter Bubbles

Newsabridged.com

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at [email protected].

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panel: Vaish Shashtry, Charisse Wilkins, Kristen Steagall
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#203 - The Globetrotting Adventures of MBAs

If you follow any MBA students on Instagram, you know they seem to travel the world... a lot. In this episode, Ramu sits down with three Michigan Ross MBAs who recently studied abroad. He talks with them about their global experiences, as well as why they felt it was important to take advantage of some of the many global opportunities available to MBAs at Michigan Ross.

Special thanks to our guests this episode: Sam Horsel, Ryan Concienne, and Gamze Mercan.

Upcoming global programs for Michigan Ross MBA students include: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Israel; Health Care Delivery in Emerging Markets in India, Kenya, Rwanda; and semester exchange opportunities with a number of international universities.

Learn more online: http://myumi.ch/J2lVv

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at [email protected].

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#205 - A Conversation with Charlie Munger

Charlie Munger is an American institution –– vice chair of Berkshire Hathaway, business partner to Warren Buffett, philanthropist, author, and former University of Michigan student.

Recently, Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, had the chance to sit down with Munger at an event in Los Angeles.

The two discussed Munger’s life, career, and global trends. Munger, with his characteristic straightforward wisdom, did not mince words on some of the biggest issues facing the country including bitcoin and cryptocurrency, political fights in congress, and the state of the US democracy.

Rather watch this conversation? Check out the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9HgIGzOENA

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at [email protected].
Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Tyler Stabile, Christopher Ankney

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.