The Achievement Index
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Getting Involved to Create a Competitive Advantage
Blog | Dec 07, 2020
Samuel Chen (B.S. '21) discusses the importance for students to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them in their college careers.
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Cutting through the Noise: Bruce Wilpon and Tomas Larsson
Blog | Dec 02, 2020
Imagine launching your new product coinciding with the week of the pandemic lockdown. In this episode, we chat with Bruce Wilpon and Tomas Larsson, cofounders of EBBS Brewing and Fountain Co., a CBD infused premium craft sparkling water to discuss how they handled launching their product during a pandemic.
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Alumni Profile: Charlie Vazquez
Profile | Nov 24, 2020
New York Tech’s challenging courses and New York City location gave Charlie Vazquez (M.B.A. ’01) the edge he needed for a successful career. Today, he is senior vice president for key accounts at Centauri Health Solutions.
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Turning Struggle into Success
Blog | Nov 16, 2020
In this week's episode of In Reality: Lessons from Leaders and Entrepreneurs, Derrick Bernard Webster, Executive Director of New York Tech’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, discusses how sacrifice and resilience are essential to becoming an entrepreneur.
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Stepping Up to the Challenge: Arjun Rai
Blog | Nov 02, 2020
Arjun Rai, (B.S. '15) the founder and CEO of HelloWoofy, is interviewed in our third episode of season two! In the episode, Arjun describes the importance of networking, having momentum, and persevering through difficulty. Those key factors helped him on his entrepreneurial journey and got him to where he is today.
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Leading By Example
Blog | Oct 19, 2020
John Resechi chats with Dan Rodenbush, President and CEO of Oliver, Inc. In the episode, Rodenbush emphasizes the significance of transparency powered by strong core values to ensure business success. With Rodenbush's multifaceted background, he lead Oliver Inc to become an industry powerhouse inn packaging and printing solutions.,
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Caring for the Commons
Feature | Oct 13, 2020
In a paper co-authored by Associate Professor of Marketing Colleen P. Kirk, D.P.S., researchers experiment with psychological ownership to help consumers take better care of public spaces.
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Student Profile: Raynía Ashley Arnold
Profile | Oct 08, 2020
Since transferring to New York Tech, Raynía Ashley Arnold has made the most of her experience. Learn more about her journey.
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Purposeful Innovator: Tom Szaky
Blog | Oct 05, 2020
In Reality: Lessons from Leaders and Entrepreneurs is back for season two! In this first episode of the new season, John interviews Tom Szaky, and we learn about TerraCycle, a company trying to eliminate the idea of waste.
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Shiyao Wei Uncovers Her Potential at New York Tech
Blog | Sep 29, 2020
#NYITSOM Spotlight: Shiyao Wei (B.S. ’20) is a recent graduate studying in business administration with a focus on marketing. Born and raised in China, Shiyao was “inspired by the energetic environment in New York” which has led her here to chase her dreams.
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