Podcasts by UVA Darden Podcasts

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 16: How Our Application Review Process Works from 2022-09-01T19:38:23

What happens after you press submit? Who is reading your application? What does ‘holistic review’ actually mean? Director of Admissions Catie Yeilding answers these questions...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 15: Interview Tips from 2022-09-01T19:37:09

At Darden, the Admissions interview is conversational. But what exactly does this mean? Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner offers tips for approaching this conversation, including t...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 14: Staying Engaged After You Press Submit from 2022-09-01T19:36:18

You’ve pressed submit. Congratulations! But now what? Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke offers advice for how applicants can stay engaged and use this time productively.

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 13: Additional Comments from 2022-09-01T19:35:03

The Additional Comments section of the UVA Darden application is just that – additional. However, it is also space for applicants to offer context for information in their application, including...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 12: Recommendation(s) from 2022-09-01T19:33:46

Who makes a good recommender? Director of Admissions, Women’s Recruiting Haley Whitlock Gyory chats about the UVA Darden recommendation process, including tips on recommender choice, the value o...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 11: Short Essay Questions from 2022-09-01T19:32:53

In the Darden application, there are several short essay questions. Senior Director, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruiting Christian West offers advice for applicants as they approac...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 10: Standardized Tests and Test Waivers from 2022-09-01T19:31:40

Standardized tests can be helpful way for an applicant to provide a more recent data point regarding their readiness for an MBA curriculum. However, some applicants may wonder if a test waiver c...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 9: Building Your Academic Readiness Case from 2022-09-01T19:29:01

Director of Admissions Catie Yeilding offers advice for how you can demonstrate your academic readiness for an MBA curriculum across a number of sections of the UVA Darden application – includin...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 8: Employment History and Resume from 2022-09-01T19:28:01

You will share information about your professional background in not one but two places in the Darden application – The Employment History section as well as in your resume. Senior Assistant Dea...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 7: Telling Your Story Through Your Application from 2022-09-01T19:15:09

The application process is a storytelling exercise. Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner discusses the importance of thinking about your candidacy as our Admissions Committee will – h...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 6.2: Getting Organized (Part 2) from 2022-09-01T19:13:56

A little planning can go a long way. Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner returns to share more advice for getting organized as you approach the Darden application.

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 6.1: Getting Organized (Part 1) from 2022-09-01T19:12:57

You’ve decided to apply to Darden. But where to start? Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner offers tips for getting organized as you approach the application process, including the va...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 5: Choosing Your Deadline from 2022-09-01T18:58:06

When is the right time to apply? In short, when you feel like you can put together the strongest application. However, there are important considerations to be weighed as you finalize your plans...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 4: Tips for Re-Applicants from 2022-09-01T18:56:05

Did you apply to one of Darden’s MBA formats in the prior application cycle? If so, this episode is for you! Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke shares advice fo...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 3: Preparing Yourself for the Application Process from 2022-09-01T18:54:49

The MBA application process can be quite a journey and applicants often feel uncertain or vulnerable during the process. However, as Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke shares, ther...

Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.4: Tips for Consortium Applicants from 2022-09-01T18:33:09

Do you know about the  from 2020-01-10T16:28:53

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Joey Burton. Joey is Executive Director for Darden’s Institute for Business in Society (IBIS), and we recently sat down with him about what broug...

Leadership Unscripted: A Conversation with Carolyn Miles, CEO of Save the Children from 2020-01-03T16:59:26

In this episode, Save the Children CEO Carolyn Miles (MBA'88) discusses the role of women in the developing world and the ability of women and girls to change the trajectory of a country's devel...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 104: An Interview with Tom Duffy, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2020-01-03T16:57:58

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tom Duffy. Tom is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he is based in New England. We recently sat down to talk more ...

Experience Darden, Episode 45: An Interview with Ed Yu, Senior Director for Investment Banking Careers from 2020-01-03T16:54:08

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Ed Yu. Ed is Senior Director for Investment Banking Careers with Darden’s Career Development Center (CDC), and we recently sat down to talk with ...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 103: An Interview with Laura Martens, Director of Washington D.C. Initiatives from 2019-12-27T08:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Laura Martens. Laura is Director of Washington, DC Initiatives for the Darden School of Business, and we recently sat down to talk about her back...

Experience Darden, Episode 44: An Interview with Tom Steenburgh, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and the Full-Time MBA Program from 2019-12-27T08:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tom Steenburgh. Tom is the Richard S. Reynolds Professor of Business Administration, and he is also Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 102: Our Ongoing Interview with Jonas Porcar Ferrer and Bhavin Patel, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-12-20T08:00

They’re back! We continue our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar Ferrer and Bhavin Patel. In this episode, we catch up with Jonas and Bhavin to talk about Quarters 6 and 7, including the rec...

Experience Darden, Episode 43: Advice, Insights and Tips for Military Applicants to Darden from 2019-12-20T08:00

In this episode of the podcast, we take a deep dive into the application experience for military candidates. We catch up with Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, as well as Darden Mi...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 101: An Interview with Read Wall, EMBA Class of 2021 from 2019-12-13T16:55:38

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Read Wall. Read is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2021, and he is also an entrepreneur. We sat down to talk with Read abo...

Experience Darden, Episode 42: Latin America Special from 2019-12-13T16:53:45

A double feature! Whitney Kestner returns to host an episode all about Latin America. This installment of the podcast features conversations with Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, ...

Darden Founders Project: Ayush Bharti, Co-founder and CTO of OurHealthMate from 2019-12-10T16:08:25

Ayush Bharti (MBA '14) graduated with an ambitious goal. Having lost family to medical negligence, he wanted to improve the healthcare system in his native India. Now with his health tech startu...

Leadership Unscripted: A Conversation with Jean Case, Chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO of the Case Foundation from 2019-12-10T16:07:15

In this episode of Leadership Unscripted, Case Foundation CEO and National Geographic Society Chairman Jean Case discusses the importance of taking risks, being fearless, and leveraging differen...

Darden Leadership Speaker Series: Scott Price, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of UPS from 2019-12-10T16:04:25

In this episode, UPS Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Scott Price (MBA/MA ’90) discusses how to influence and create transformation from within a global corporation. 

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Darden Leadership Speaker Series: Tom Barkin, Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO from 2019-12-10T16:00:05

In this episode of Darden Leadership Speaker Series, Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO Tom Barkin shares 10 life tips he has learned during his career and offers his thoughts on economi...

Darden Leadership Speaker Series: His Excellency Mahendra Siregar, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States of America from 2019-12-10T15:54:23

In this episode of the Darden Leadership Speaker Series, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States of America Mahendra Siregar shares the story of Indonesia's recovery from near collapse and di...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 100: An Interview with Caroline Clark, EMBA Class of 2021 from 2019-12-06T18:21:41

In this episode of the podcast, we’re excited to feature our first conversation with a member of our Class of 2021. We recently sat down with EMBA format students, Caroline Clark, to talk about ...

Experience Darden, Episode 41: An Interview with Larry Mueller, Assistant Dean of Global Advising from 2019-12-06T18:17:17

We’re excited to add an additional host to the podcast - Director of Admissions, Whitney Kestner! In this episode, Whitney catches up with Larry Mueller, Assistant Dean, Global Advising. Whitney...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 99: An Interview with Sameer Raina, GEMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-11-26T11:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sameer Raina. Sameer is a GEMBA format in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down with him to talk about his background, what led him to Dard...

Experience Darden, Episode 40: An Interview with Marc Johnson, Senior Director for Global Affairs and Enterprise Initiatives from 2019-11-26T11:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Marc Johnson. Marc is the Senior Director for Global Affairs and Enterprise Initiatives at the Darden School, and we recently...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 98: An Interview with Audrey Hartland, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-11-25T11:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Audrey Hartland. Audrey is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently caught up with her to talk about her decision to pursue a...

Experience Darden, Episode 39: An Interview with Jeanne Liedtka, Senior Associate Dean for Degree Programs from 2019-11-25T11:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jeanne Liedtka. Jeanne is the United Technologies Corporation Professor of Business Administration, and she is also Darden’s Senior Associate Dea...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 97: An Interview with Michelle Mullaney, GEMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-11-23T11:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michelle Mullaney. Michelle is a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also President of our Veteran Executive Students of Darden...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 96: An Interview with Rob Wiederecht, GEMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-11-22T20:17:30

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Rob Wiederecht. Rob is a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down to talk about why he decided to pursue an MBA, why h...

Experience Darden, Episode 38: An Interview with David Touve, Senior Director, Ventures with the iLab at UVA from 2019-11-22T20:01:46

Calling all entrepreneurs! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with David Touve. David is Senior Director, Ventures with the iLab at UVA, and in this wide-ranging conversation, David det...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 95: An Interview with Laura Bordoni of Darden's Executive MBA Student Affairs Team from 2019-11-16T20:46:56

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Laura Bordoni. Laura works closely with our Class of 2021 as a Student Affairs resource, and we recently sat down to talk about her background, w...

Experience Darden, Episode 37: An Interview with Sarah Elliott and Ed Warwick of Darden's Student Affairs Team from 2019-11-16T20:07:31

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Sarah Elliott and Ed Warwick. Sarah and Ed are members of Darden’s Student Affairs team, and we recently sat down to talk with them about what the...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 94: An Interview with Ron Cook, GEMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-11-13T22:36

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Ron Cook. Ron is a two-time guest on the podcast, and we recently sat down to talk with him about his leadership roles with our Executive MBA Entr...

Experience Darden, Episode 36: An Interview with Max Linden, Class of 2020&President of the Darden Student Association from 2019-11-13T19:38:59

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with second year student, Max Linden. Max is President of the Darden Student Association (DSA), and we recently sat down to talk with him about his ba...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 93: An Interview with Connie Dunlop, Executive Director for Professional Advancement from 2019-11-08T14:25:05

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Connie Dunlop. Connie is a repeat guest on the podcast, and we recently sat down to discuss the decision to move the Professional Advancement Cou...

Experience Darden, Episode 35: An Interview with GWIB Leaders Laura Brokaw and Lauren Shaw from 2019-11-08T14:24:39

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Second Year students, Laura Brokaw and Lauren Shaw. Laura and Lauren are both leaders of Darden’s Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) student organ...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 92: An Interview with Ladi Carr, Director for Global Executive Programs from 2019-11-06T15:55:43

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Ladi Carr. Ladi is a repeat guest on the ExecMBA Podcast, and we invited her back to talk about our recent global innovations. Students in our Ex...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 91: An Interview with Allison Price and Jarrod Tibbs on Supporting Our Executive Format Students from 2019-11-01T15:15:15

A double feature! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two of the staff members who support our executive format students – Allison Price and Jarrod Tibbs. Allison is a member of our...

Experience Darden, Episode 34: An Interview with Christie Julien, Assistant Dean for Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from 2019-11-01T14:59:15

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Christie Julien. Christie is Darden’s Assistant Dean for Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and she is also the newest ...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 90: An Interview with Ashley Keating, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-10-25T15:45:35

In this episode, we catch up with Ashley Keating. Ashley is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down with her to talk about her MBA journey: Why she decided to pursu...

Experience Darden, Episode 33: An Interview with Darden Healthcare Club Leaders Casey Skittle and Rachel Leitner from 2019-10-25T15:42:12

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Second Year students, Cassandra “Casey” Skittle and Rachel Leitner. Casey and Rachel are both leaders in our Healthcare Club, and we recently sat ...

Experience Darden, Episode 32: An Interview with Mike Lenox, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy Officer from 2019-10-18T11:09:51

In this episode of the Experience Darden podcast, we catch up with Mike Lenox. Mike is the Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration as well as Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy ...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 89: An Interview with Tiffany Pillifant, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-10-18T11:02:31

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Tiffany Pillifant. Tiffany is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also section representative for her class. We recen...

Experience Darden, Episode 31: Pride at Darden from 2019-10-11T04:00

In honor of National Coming Out Day, we’re excited to share our recent conversation with two leaders of our Pride at Darden student organization, Lauren Habig and Dan Tempest. Lauren and Dan are...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 88: An Interview with Paul Kohnstamm, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-10-11T04:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Paul Kohnstamm. Paul is an EMBA format in our Class of 2020, and he currently works on Capitol Hill. With our upcoming from 2019-09-06T16:30:01

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Jason Starkey, a recent graduate in our Class of 2019. We sat down with Jason right before Leadership Residency 2 (LR 2), the program’s f...

Research and Relevance, Episode 13: The Role of Accelerators in Fostering New Ventures’ Success from 2019-08-30T21:18:07

As accelerator programs proliferate, entrepreneurship scholars like  from 2019-08-09T08:01

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with recent graduate, Tanvi Pritmani. Tanvi is originally from Singapore, and we sat down with her to talk about how she decided to pursue an MBA, wha...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 81: An Interview with Morgan Oblinsky, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-08-09T08:00

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Morgan Oblinsky. Morgan is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and he is also one of the newly elec...

Experience Darden, Episode 25: An Interview with recent graduate Lydia Zodda (MBA '19) from 2019-08-02T00:44

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with recent graduate, Lydia Zodda. Lydia comes from a performing arts background, and we caught up with her to talk about how she decided to pursue an...

Experience Darden, Episode 24: An interview with recent graduates Sarah Dalton and Mercedes Rodriguez (MBA '19) from 2019-07-26T22:18

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two former leaders of our Marketing Club, recent graduates Sarah Dalton and Mercedes Rodriguez. We sat down with Sarah and Mercedes to talk about...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 79: An Interview with Emma Kinnucan, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-07-26T01:32:06

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Emma Kinnucan. Emma is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also the newly elected President of our Network of Executi...

Darden Founders Project: Scott Kim, Founder&CEO of Neofect from 2019-07-15T20:20:32

When Scott Kim (MBA ’11) was undergoing grueling and lengthy rehabilitation after childhood surgery for spina bifida, little did he know that years later he’d be heading Neofect, a med-tech star...

Darden Founders Project: Erik Breuhaus, Co-founder&CFO of Counterflow AI from 2019-07-15T20:19:24

After three years in a corporate finance leadership program at Johnson & Johnson, Erik Breuhaus (MBA '14) knew that he wanted to work at a startup. He joined one while he was a second-year stude...

Darden Founders Project: Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures from 2019-07-15T20:13:41

Nick Moran (MBA ’08) cut his teeth sourcing and vetting promising technologies while working on mergers and acquisitions at Danaher Corporation. He also developed one of the most successful prod...

Experience Darden, Episode 23: An Interview with Brigitte Fox, Class of 2020 from 2019-07-15T20:02:14

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with rising Second Year student, Brigitte Fox. Brigitte served in the Navy as a pilot prior to Darden, and we caught up with her to talk about how she...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 78: An Interview with Josh Cortez and Mike Winston, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-07-15T19:56:56

A double feature! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two students in our Class of 2020, Josh Cortez and Mike Winston. We recently sat down with Mike and Josh to talk about their MB...

Experience Darden, Episode 21: An Interview with Allison Shimamoto (MBA '19) from 2019-06-28T18:01:23

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with recent Darden graduate, Allison Shimamoto. We recently sat down with Allison to talk about her MBA journey, her involvement in Darden’s Resilienc...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 77: An Interview with Sarita Soldz, EMBA Career Advisor from 2019-06-28T17:57:09

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Sarita Soldz. Sarita is one of the career advisors who support our executive format students, and she is a repeat guest on the pod. We sa...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 76: An Interview with Roger Wieland and Connor Lott, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-06-21T20:01:12

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our spotlight on the military transition experience with a conversation with two veterans in our Class of 2020, Roger Wieland and Connor Lott. We talk...

Research and Relevance, Episode 12: The Entrepreneurial Pivot Necessary for Success from 2019-06-17T03:30:20

The entrepreneurial pivot is a term popularized by entrepreneurs Steve Blank and Eric Ries, particularly through Ries’ well-known book The Lean Startup, and represents a comp...

Experience Darden, Episode 20: An Interview with recent graduate Taylor Sheppard (MBA '19) from 2019-06-17T03:21:08

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with recent graduate, Taylor Sheppard. Taylor is a veteran and a member of the Darden Military Association, and we sat down with her to talk about wha...

Experience Darden, Episode 19: An Interview with recent graduate Valerie Urban (MBA '19) from 2019-06-17T03:15:24

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with recent graduate, Valerie Urban. Valerie is originally from Brazil, and we talk with her about how she decided to pursue her MBA, what attracted h...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 75: An Interview with Emily Kelly, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-06-17T03:05:16

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Emily Kelly, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. We recently sat down with Emily to talk about what led her to Darden, how she has juggl...

Research and Relevance, Episode 11: Decarbonizing the Agriculture Industry from 2019-06-05T19:08:11

Scientists assert that global warming must be kept below two degrees Celsius to avoid insurmountable global disruption. Getting there will require near total decarbonization ...

Experience Darden: A Career Development Special Episode from 2019-06-03T08:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two members of Darden’s Career Development Center (CDC) team, Kellogg Leliveld and Jenny Zenner, to discuss the CDC’s new course for incoming Ful...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 74: An Interview with Abigail Pape, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-05-31T13:56:04

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Abigail Pape, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. Abigail is a doctor and she is based in Portland, Oregon, and we sat down with her to ...

Experience Darden, Episode 18: An Interview with Marc Paulo Guzman, Associate Director of Diversity Recruitment from 2019-05-31T13:45:27

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Marc Paulo Guzman, Associate Director of Diversity Recruitment. We sat down with Marc Paulo about what attracted him to his current role, why he’...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 73: A Return Interview with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-05-23T20:26:40

They’re back! In this episode of the podcast, we continue our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel, two students in our Class of 2020. We caught up with Jonas and Bhavi...

Experience Darden, Episode 17: An Interview with Mike Dineen and Jordan Hart, First Year Student Admissions Committee from 2019-05-23T20:20:04

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two members of our First Year Student Admissions Committee, Mike Dineen and Jordan Hart. We sat down with Mike and Jordan to talk about their liv...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 72: Admissions Tips and Insights for EMBA Applicants from 2019-05-17T14:35:02

In this episode of the podcast, we offer admissions tips and insights for applicants targeting our June 10 and June 25 deadlines. Admissions Committee members Brett Twitty and Katherine Alford h...

Experience Darden, Episode 16: An Interview with Morolake Thompson, Class of 2020 from 2019-05-17T14:14:41

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Morolake Thompson. Morolake is a member of our Class of 2020, and she will be serving as a Consortium liaison in the coming year. We caught up wi...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 71: An Interview with Savannah Guernsey, EMBA Class of 2019 from 2019-05-10T16:50:49

In this episode of the ExecMBA podcast, we catch up with Savannah Guernsey. Savannah is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019, and we sat down to talk about why she decided to pursue an MB...

Experience Darden, Episode 15: An Interview with Anne McKenna, Class of 2019 from 2019-05-10T16:45:39

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Second Year student, Anne McKenna. We sat down with Anne to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, the evolution of her career interests durin...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 70: An Interview with Connor Lott, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-05-06T16:13:29

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Connor Lott, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. Connor is also a veteran, and we sat down to talk with him about his MBA journe...

Experience Darden, Episode 14: An Interview with Derek Debruhl, Cass of 2019 from 2019-05-06T16:09:42

Derek is a veteran and a leader of the Darden Military Association (DMA), and we recently caught up with him to talk more about how he decided to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, and how t...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 69: An Interview with Natalie Cucchiara, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-04-26T13:37:45

Natalie is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently caught up with her to talk with her decision, as a journalist, to pursue an MBA, what she’s enjoyed about ...

Experience Darden, Episode 13: The Consulting Club at Darden from 2019-04-26T13:35:50

Consulting is consistently of the top industries for Darden graduates, and in this episode of the podcast, we sit down with two leaders of our Consulting Club, Devon Pagoaga and Michelle Ingold,...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 68: An Interview with Mike Doerr, EMBA Class of 2020 from 2019-04-19T18:27:16

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Mike Doerr. Mike is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he comes from a political and, most recently, tech s...

Experience Darden, Episode 12: An Interview with Jordan Clarke, Class of 2019 from 2019-04-19T18:20:52

In this episode of the Experience Darden podcast, we sit down with Second Year student, Jordan Clarke. Jordan came to Darden after a career in professional basketball, and we talked with him abo...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 67: An Interview with Shristi Kauffman, GEMBA Class of 2019 from 2019-04-10T08:00

In this episode, we catch up with GEMBA format student, Shristi Kauffman (Class of 2019). We sat down with Shristi to talk about her MBA journey, what led her to Darden, her role as a leader in ...

Experience Darden, Episode 11: The Darden Partners Association from 2019-04-08T12:00

In this episode of the Experience Darden podcast, we catch up with three Darden Partners, Sara Portman, Ellie Hoffman and Hannah Daniel. Sara, Ellie and Hannah are leaders in the Darden Partners...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 66: An Interview with Jim Collins, Executive Director, Associate Director of Career Education and Advising from 2019-04-04T16:21:30

In this episode, we welcome back to the pod, Associate Director of Career Education and Advising, Jim Collins. In this conversation, Jim shares his insights for military candidates seeking to le...

Experience Darden, Episode 10: An Interview with Taylor Fisher, Assistant Director of Admissions from 2019-04-04T02:52:56

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Assistant Director of Admissions, Taylor Fisher. Taylor leads our Future Year Scholars Program recruitment efforts, and we recently sat down to t...

Experience Darden, Episode 9: An Interview with Freyan Soonawalla, Darden Class of 2019 from 2019-03-29T08:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Second Year student, Freyan Soonawalla. Freyan is originally from Oman, and we chat with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, what she’s enjo...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 65: An Interview with Eiman Behzadi, EMBA Class of 2019 & President of the Executive MBA Entrepreneurship Club from 2019-03-27T08:00

In this episode, we catch up with Eiman Behzadi, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019. Eiman is also President of the Executive MBA Entrepreneurship Club (EMBEC), and we sat down with him...

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 64: An Interview with Jessica Hehman, EMBA Class of 2019 from 2019-03-20T08:00

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jessica Hehman. Jessica is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019, and we sat down with her to talk more about how she decided to pursue an ...

Experience Darden, Episode 8: An Interview with Jeff McNish, Assistant Dean for Darden’s Career Development Center from 2019-03-19T00:19:29

In this episode, we catch up with Jeff McNish, Assistant Dean for Darden’s Career Development Center. We talk with Jeff about his background, his team’s approach to career support, Pedro Matos and Listen

Family Matters: An Introduction to Family Owned and Controlled Businesses with Darden Professor Greg Fairchild from 2018-10-30T19:39:09

Family owned and controlled businesses, which account for 90 percent of all U.S. companies, rarely outlive their founders to survive the next generation. Only one in three defies the odds, but t...

Family Matters: An Interview with Jim Bright, Joe Bright and Greg Fairchild from 2018-10-30T19:25:49

Preparing for the next leadership transfer, from third to fourth generation, Jim and Joe Bright are solidifying a healthy future for their 91-year old family business. Through hard work, discipl...

Family Matters: An Interview with Kim Morrish and Greg Fairchild from 2018-10-30T19:23:29

An award-winning landscaping company embraces stewardship governance by creating a unique culture of employee ownership and responsibility, inspiring staff to work toward common goals of outstan...

Family Matters: An Interview with Lawrence Gray and Greg Fairchild from 2018-10-30T19:20:14

GrayCo began as a lumber company and pivoted to become a commercial real estate venture when the moment was right. While for years the leadership was comprised only of non-family members, Lawren...

Family Matters: An Interview with Doug Perry, Macon Brock and Greg Fairchild from 2018-10-30T19:18:28

When all is said and done, it was important to do what was best for the family. With over half a century of experience and wisdom, the family behind K&K 5&10, K&K Toys and Dollar Tree reflects o...

Research and Relevance, Episode 7: Decarbonizing the Electric Utility Industry from 2018-04-18T20:16:12

Scientists assert that global warming must be kept below two degrees Celsius to avoid insurmountable global disruption. Getting there will require near total decarbonization of economic activity...

Research and Relevance, Episode 6: Declining Business Dynamism and Entrepreneurship in the U.S.: Behind the Numbers from 2018-03-07T17:13:31

Why has the rate of U.S. entrepreneurship been on a steady decline for the past decade and what does it mean for the U.S. economy? Sean Carr, Ph.D., Executive Director of Darden’s Batten Institu...

Research and Relevance, Episode 5: Decarbonizing the Automobile Industry from 2017-11-28T19:49:49

Scientists assert that global warming must be kept below two degrees Celsius to avoid insurmountable global disruption. Getting there will require near total decarbonization of economic activity...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 8: Inbal Reichman Cohen on Managing Privacy as a Product at Facebook from 2017-08-30T01:29:17

How do you focus managing something as important yet abstract as user privacy? How do you define success? In this episode, Darden alumni Inbal Reichman Cohen discusses her time at Facebook manag...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 7: Ira Renfrew from iRobot on Innovating in Hardware (+ Robots!) from 2017-07-19T22:49:51

With something as complex as a robot, can you still use short cycle innovation techniques like Lean Startup? The answer from Ira is a big "Yes" and he'll tell you more about how they do it at iR...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 6: Duygu Karaboncuk (Amazon) on Optimizing Customer Experience from 2017-04-28T23:05:47

In this episode you'll hear how Amazon product manager Duygu Karaboncuk keeps their Woot property fresh and relevant for users. Duygu describes where and how she finds insights about how to impr...

C-Suite Insights, Special Live Edition: "How an Indian Entrepreneur Changed the IT Industry Forever" Narayana Murthy from 2017-04-20T19:52

Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy is an IT industry icon and considered one of the world’s greatest entrepreneur for his trailblazing work creating the global delivery model, which launched India ...

C-Suite Insights Special Edition:"What’s the Future for Women in Finance?" Barclays’ Barbara Byrne from 2017-04-06T19:58

American Banker named Barclays Investment Banking Vice Chairman Barbara Byrne the second most powerful woman in finance in 2016. She has also financed a Hollywood movie about a female investment...

Lessons from the World of Banking: Barbara Byrne, Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at Barclays from 2017-04-05T18:19

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomes Barbara Byrne, a Vice Chairman within the Investment Bank at Barclays. Based in New York, Ms. Byrne is Chairman of both Barclays Americas Citizenshi...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 5: Nastia Root (Google) on Finding the Right User for the Right Product from 2017-03-20T16:37:14

"We need to find the right user for the right product. That's my goal."

If you're interested in the role of 'growth product managers' or growth in general, tune in for a first hand perspe...

Leading the Digital Enterprise: Dr. Claudy Jules, Accenture from 2017-02-28T18:17

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomes Claudy Jules, Ph.D., Managing Director, Accenture Strategy, Talent & Organization.

Dr. Jules leads Accenture’s strategy consulting work globa...

5 Things I Wish I'd Learned in School: Tobias Dengel, CEO of WillowTree from 2017-02-16T18:15

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomes Tobias Dengel, CEO of WillowTree. This event was co-sponsored by the Darden Technology Club.

Prior to his role as CEO of WillowTree, Tobias c...

C-Suite insights, Episode 7: "How to End Information Inequality" Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth President Shamina Singh from 2017-02-10T17:22:24

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth President Shamina Singh is leading a global effort to close the data divide between data “haves” and “have-nots” so that the two billion people who are not...

C-Suite Insights, Episode 6: "New Technologies Changing the Luxury Car Business" Aston Martin Former CEO Ulrich Bez from 2017-01-30T17:11:37

Aston Martin former Chairman and former CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez sat down with University of Virginia Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley to discuss the future of the luxury automaker, incl...

Research and Relevance, Episode 4: Visualizing the Startup Genome from 2017-01-24T20:01:12

What makes startups successful? Professors Raul Chao from Darden and Listen

Ground Control's Kim Morrish: A Journey to Leadership from 2016-12-07T18:12

Kim Morrish (MBA’93), Owner and Director of Ground Control Ltd. joins us as part of Darden's Leadership Speaker Series. Kim and her husband are directors and majority shareholders of Ground Cont...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 3: Oren Root (VMware) on Managing Customer Product Value from 2016-12-01T20:38:02

Cultivating successful relationships between enterprise software vendors and their customers is a challenge- you know if you've been there! The customer has a lot of moving parts and your job is...

Leadership in Global Consulting: A Darden "Fireside Chat" with Deloitte's Jim Moffatt from 2016-11-17T18:10

Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy Officer Mike Lenox moderates a fireside chat with Jim Moffatt, CEO, Global Consulting, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and Deputy CEO, Deloitte LLP, as ...

Research& Relevance, Episode 3: The Economic Impact of Entrepreneurial Alumni - A Case Study of the University of Virginia from 2016-10-13T20:41:24

How can universities be a significant engine for economic growth in their local communities and beyond? In from 2016-10-13T20:33:26

McKinsey & Co. Global Managing Partner Dominic Barton sat down with University of Virginia Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley during a recent visit to the School for a Darden Ideas to A...

Darden Speaker Series: "Leadership in the 21st Century and Global Forces" Dominic Barton, McKinsey from 2016-10-13T20:22:07

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series kicks-off its 2016-17 season with Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company. In his 30 years with the firm, Dominic has advised clients i...

Research& Relevance, Episode 2: New Ways of Financing Early Stage Entrepreneurs from 2016-09-01T20:31:52

What are the best ways to motivate socially-minded entrepreneurs to persevere in their quest to take on the world’s most pressing challenges? Using the tools of decision analys...

C-Suite Insights, Episode 4: "Saving Children From Crisis in Syria" Save the Children CEO Carolyn Miles from 2016-08-04T19:08:39

More than 10 million Syrians are currently refugees in other countries or displaced from their homes within Syria, and more than five million of those people are children, according to Save the Chi...

C-Suite Insights, Episode 3: "Is Water a Human Right?" Nestlé Chairman Peter Brabeck from 2016-08-04T19:04:58

Less than 2 percent of the world’s fresh water supply is required for basic human needs like hydration and sanitation. How should the world manage the other 98.5 percent of what is becoming an incr...

Research& Relevance, Episode 1: Dividend Buybacks, What are the Facts? from 2016-08-04T16:42:08

Corporate buyback activity has been a hot topic for investment analysts and market watchers.  Companies have bought back trillions of dollars of their own stock since the financial crisis.  Is buyb...

C-Suite Insights, Episode 2: PricewaterhouseCoopers CFO Carol Sawdye from 2016-08-03T22:24

Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley hosts PricewaterhouseCoopers Chief Financial Officer Carol Sawdye for a discussion about her career journey, global trends facing PwC’s clients, and h...

C-Suite Insights, Episode 1: ADT CEO Naren Gursahaney (MBA '89) from 2016-08-03T22:12:41

Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley hosts ADT Corp. CEO Naren Gursahaney (MBA '89) for a discussion about how new smart technologies for the home are revolutionizing the home security bu...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 2: Kiran Kadambi (eBay) on Creating New Features in a Complex System from 2016-08-01T16:21:01

In this episode, Kiran describes a project where he was creating an in-store pickup option for buyers on eBay. When you've innovating in the context of a large, existing infras...

The Interdisciplinarian, Episode 1: Josh Andrews (Google) on Concept Development and Prototyping from 2016-08-01T16:12:50

In this episode, Josh describes a project where he was enhancing the signup and conversion on Google for Work. You'll hear about the project charter and how Josh and his collea...

Living a Life of Conscious Leadership: John Mackey, Whole Foods Market from 2016-03-31T18:02

The Darden Leadership Speaker series welcomes John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market.

Mr. Mackey has led the natural and organic grocer to a $15 billion Fortune 500 comp...

Avoiding a Water Crisis: Water Challenges and Proposed Solutions: Peter Brabeck from 2016-03-02T17:57

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomes Peter Brabeck, Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Nestlé Group, to the School as the keynote speaker of a series of events across the Universit...

Leadership Insights from Coca-Cola: Sunil Ghatnekar from 2016-03-02T17:54

Darden welcomes alumnus Sunil Ghatnekar (MBA ’92), CFO, Bottling Investments Group, the Coca-Cola Company back to Darden as part of the Leadership Speaker Series. Sunil also serves on the Darden...

Leading in a Rapidly Changing Society: Carol Sawdye, PwC from 2015-12-19T17:52

Carol A. Sawdye, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers visits Darden as part of the Leadership Speaker Series. Sawdye has an interesting background beginning with h...

Innovation at ADT: Naren Gursahaney, ADT from 2015-12-04T17:48

Darden alum Naren Gursahaney (MBA '89), President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of The ADT Corporation speaks on "Innovation at ADT" as part of Darden's Leadership Speaker Series. The ev...

Inspiring Leaders: Robert G. Wilmers, M&T Bank Corporation from 2015-11-19T17:42

Darden welcomes Robert G. Wilmers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of M&T Bank Corporation as a participant in the 2015-16 Leadership Speaker Series, “Leaders that inspire innovation, colla...

"Community First, Company Second": Javier Rodriguez, DaVita Kidney Care from 2015-11-15T17:37

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomes Javier Rodriguez, President & CEO of DaVita Kidney Care. Mr. Rodriguez speaks on "Community First, Company Second: Leading a Village"

Javier ...

Michael DeCola, CEO of HBM Holdings from 2015-10-20T17:33

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomes alum and former Board of Trustees member Michael A. DeCola, Chief Executive Officer of HBM Holdings. This event was co-sponsored by Darden’s General...

Kevin Chidwick, CEO, Elephant Auto Insurance from 2015-09-21T17:25

He heads the Herd, otherwise known as the leadership team at Elephant. The Darden Leadership Speaker Series welcomed Kevin Chidwick, Chief Executive Officer of Elephant Auto Insurance.

Ch...