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Dear -,
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.
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| | 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
 | 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.
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 | 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.
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 | 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!
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“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.”
 | Raphael Lee
MSx '23
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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 | Connect with Stanford GSB Admissions for application updates, program highlights, and perspectives from our community. |
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