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Around the GSB | December 2025

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We hope you’re having a wonderful December!

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find insights from GSB faculty on how people make decisions and what truly motivates them, perspectives from MSx students and alumni, and a new report on the entrepreneurial impact of our alumni.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re also excited to share new opportunities for you to connect with our team and learn more about this unique journey. And don't forget, our Round 2 application deadline is January 7, 2026.

Upcoming Events

All event times are listed in local time.

On-Campus Events
On-Campus Information Session
Thursday, January 15 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Online Events
MSx Information Session
Tuesday, January 6 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
Your Career in Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, January 13 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
Coffee Chat with Students
Wednesday, January 14 | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM PT
Ask an Admissions Officer
Tuesday, January 20 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
MSx Information Session – Focus on Europe
Wednesday, January 21 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
MSx Information Session
Thursday, January 22 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
Coffee Chat with Students
Wednesday, January 28 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM PT
Featured Content
Featured Content

Class Takeaways: The Human Factor

What drives motivation and shapes our choices? In The Human Factor, Associate Professor of marketing Szu-chi Huang explores how humans decide, connect, and stay motivated. She shares five key takeaways.

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Featured Stories

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MSx Voices: Alessandro Balzi

Alessandro Balzi, MSx '26, believes we need AI talent working on solving societal challenges and advancing human rights. Learn how the GSB is teaching him how to pivot his career to pursue his passion.

Read His Voices Profile

Raph Lee MSx Student
Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast

Stanford’s new Ecopreneurship Podcast explores how innovation drives sustainability. MSx ’24 alum Joseph Kao shares why engineering–business partnerships are vital for translating research into real-world impact.

Watch the Episode

AI and Jobs Research
Quantifying Stanford GSB’s Founder Effect

A new report from Stanford’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies offers a detailed picture of alumni entrepreneurs. The report reveals that Stanford GSB alumni collectively launch about 350 new companies each year!

Learn More

“Coming from an engineering background, the GSB classes gave me the tools and frameworks I needed to make sense out of my previous experiences in industry. I feel more prepared than ever to tackle new problems.”

Bea Asavajaru, MSx Class

Raphael Lee

MSx '23

Thanks for tuning in!

From all of us at Stanford MSx Admissions, we wish you happy holidays and a happy new year filled with bold ambition and new beginnings.

We look forward to continuing the conversation in 2026. Keep an eye out for more news, inspiring stories, and event highlights as we shape the future together.

Sincerely,

Stanford MSx Admissions Office

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