Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

10/15/2026

What an incredible time at LA Tech Week 2026! 🚀🌊

We were thrilled to be part of this exciting event, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate the future of technology and innovation!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success! Special thanks to TECH WEEK by a16z for helping bring this event to life!

10/14/2026

For today’s Waves Wednesday, we’re highlighting Graziadio MSGB alumnus Lucious Li, who recently reached the summit of Island Peak in Nepal, standing at over 20,000 feet! 🏔️🌊

Through resilience, determination, and a passion for pushing boundaries, Lucious continues to embody the Wave spirit well beyond the classroom. His incredible achievement is a reminder that personal and professional growth can take us to new heights!

Congratulations, Lucious, on this remarkable accomplishment! We’re proud to see our Waves continuing to pursue their passions and achieve extraordinary things🧡💙

Swipe to see highlights from his journey! 📸

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Last week, Pepperdine Graziadio’s Emerging Technologies Association (ETA) had the opportunity to visit Accenture’s Culver City office for an insightful afternoon exploring the world of consulting!

Students gained valuable industry insights through an introduction to consulting, a hands-on workshop, and an engaging Q&A session with Graziadio alumnus Daryl Trinh, Senior Product Manager at Accenture.

A special thank you to Daryl and the Accenture team for welcoming our students, sharing your expertise, and providing such a meaningful opportunity to learn, connect, and explore career pathways in consulting.

Here’s to bridging the gap between the classroom and industry! 🌊

10/09/2026

The calendar says fall, Malibu says summer 🌴☀️Stay cool and hydrated during this heat wave Waves! 🌊

10/06/2026

In a recent feature for the Pepperdine Graziadio Newsroom, Daniel Langer shares strategic perspectives on luxury management and high end brand growth. Discover his insights on navigating evolving market trends and driving customer engagement here:

Executive Professor of Luxury Strategy Daniel Langer discussed the luxury industry's reputation crisis in Beyond The Boardroom, explaining why 95% of self-proclaimed luxury brands struggle with sameness and how authentic storytelling drives long-term va...

09/26/2026

Graziadio has been recognized among the world’s leading MBA programs in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top MBA Programs ranking, earning a Top 5 Gender Diversity distinction globally for the third consecutive year. Graziadio is one of just five business schools worldwide to receive this top-tier recognition across all five of LinkedIn’s ranking pillars.

The program also achieved its largest single-year jump in ranking history, rising 10 spots to No. 53 globally and No. 28 in the U.S.

Additional 2026 distinctions include:
• No. 2 Protestant Christian University
• No. 3 in Southern California
• No. 21 Private School in the U.S.
• No. 5 West Coast School

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4hcQCXF

09/25/2026

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School hosted its ninth annual Most Fundable Companies showcase on September 23, bringing entrepreneurs, investors, and educators from across all 50 states together at the Malibu campus.

The 2026 winners represent emerging ventures across healthcare, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, clean energy, transportation, consumer products, and advanced technology.

For the first time, the showcase fully integrated the Startup World Cup Los Angeles Regional competition, giving all 14 Most Fundable Companies the opportunity to pitch before a live panel of judges and compete for a place on the international stage. Enexor Energy, LLC was selected to advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where startups from around the world will compete for a $1 million investment prize.

The showcase featured a keynote address from Pepperdine alumnus Brett M. Johnson (MBA '05, PKE 113), founder and CEO of Benevolent Capital, a family office investing in professional sports, real estate, private equity, and venture capital.

Congratulations to all 14 Most Fundable Companies, as well as this year's Fan Favorites: AcQumen Medical, Tiny Sprouts Foods, and SetaTech USA.

Read more about the 2026 Most Fundable Companies and the entrepreneurs shaping what's next: https://bit.ly/47fTvB9

09/21/2026

In Dr. Mohamed Amer's (Mohamed Amer, Ph.D.) ENTR 623 class, Graziadio MBA students are learning that true competitive edge doesn't come from writing better prompts, it comes from applying critical strategic thinking.

Graziadio students Namya Sandal and Yuka Sato teamed up to co-author a blog post detailing how they integrated AI into their entrepreneurial coursework:

Discover how Pepperdine Graziadio MBA course ENTR 623 uses AI as a strategic thinking partner to test business assumptions and sharpen entrepreneurial judgment.

09/16/2026

This week’s Waves Wednesday features Javi Cordero, a 2026 MS in Applied Finance graduate.

Driven by a passion for financial markets, Javi earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University, Costa Rica before joining the MSAF program at Pepperdine Graziadio. During his time at Graziadio, he paired his studies with real world experience as a Trade Support Specialist at AGM Trade Broker & Advisor.

Javi was also selected for the prestigious Bryant Stibel internship program, further strengthening his experience in financial analysis and investment strategy.

Following graduation, Javi has accepted a position with ShipLily in Miami, Florida. Congratulations, Javi! 🌊💙