Columbia Business School

08/28/2026

"You can be yourself here" seems like an encouraging thing to hear from a potential workplace. But authenticity messaging can actually push some job seekers away, particularly those who've experienced stigma or discrimination before, according to Associate Professor of Business Rebecca Ponce de Leon.

The takeaway for employers? Don't just tell employees and candidates they can be themselves. Show them they'll actually be valued. https://business.columbia.edu/insights/be-yourself-messaging-can-push-job-seekers-away

08/27/2026

The future belongs to leaders who can both stand out and "build their way in," according to Columbia Business School’s Tech Week 2026 panel featuring tech super-investor Bryan Kim '13. You can demonstrate your value by showing sharp judgment, strong product instincts, and hands-on AI fluency.

Here's what else the panel says makes certain founders shine: https://business.columbia.edu/insights/build-and-succeed-ai-top-tech-investor

08/26/2026

AI can make good performers better. But what happens to everyone else?

When over 600 entrepreneurs in Kenya were given access to an AI business assistant, high-performing companies improved by more than 15% while lower-performing ones saw outcomes decline by nearly 10%.

The entrepreneurs who benefited most weren’t just using AI; they were better at evaluating its advice and knowing how to apply it, explains Assistant Professor of Business David Holtz. Dive into the research now:

New research on small business owners in Kenya finds that getting value from AI depends not just on access, but on how users evaluate and apply its advice.

08/25/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Applications are now open for Columbia Business School’s Entrepreneurship & Competitiveness in Latin America Program.

Designed for leaders of mid-sized Latin American companies, ECLA offers the tools and networks needed to help businesses scale and compete globally. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early! ➡️ https://business.columbia.edu/ecp/latin-america/apply

08/24/2026

Back and better than ever. Orientation is in full swing here at Manhattanville. Welcome to campus!

08/24/2026

Likes are easy to count. Impact is harder to measure.

More clicks, comments, and shares don't necessarily mean your campaign reaches the right people. Chasing engagement can sometimes get marketers further from their goals, as was seen in a recent case study from Assistant Professor Dante Donati.

The research focused on the real-world impact of social media campaigns spreading malaria awareness online. Higher engagement rates didn't automatically mean the message had landed with the intended audience.

The solution? "Try to use metrics that are as close as possible to the actual value you care about," says Donati. Read more here: https://business.columbia.edu/insights/why-social-media-engagement-doesnt-always-measure-success

08/18/2026

What if your MBA could start paying off before you graduate?

The Columbia Business School Professional MBA is designed to help you bring new skills, ideas, and solutions back to work so you can create value now and accelerate what comes next. Earn the same globally recognized degree while maintaining your real-time career momentum. https://academics.business.columbia.edu/promba

08/14/2026

Can AI spot investment talent before the market does? Signs point to "yes."

After analyzing 30 years of data from over 3,000 U.S. bond mutual funds, machine learning helped identify both top- and bottom-performing bond managers. Early performance signals help identify standout managers, according to a recent study from Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate.

Now that we don't need to keep wondering whether AI can analyze markets, we can zoom in on how it can help investors make smarter decisions. https://business.columbia.edu/insights/machine-learning-skilled-bond-fund-managers

08/13/2026

CBS campus, but make it cinematic ✨ Manhattanville never disappoints.

08/12/2026

Pick Your Fighter: Anthropic v. OpenAI.

It's a rivalry nobody asked for but nearly everyone now has an opinion about. Michael Ewens, the David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance, lays out what consumers, investors, and institutions need to understand about these two AI giants.