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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 9h

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Columbia Business School research reveals why some moments stay with us while others fade, uncovering the three psychological pillars behind meaningful, memorable, and authentic consumer experiences. https://bit.ly/4nTAzhQ

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13h

This year's theme is how seismic shifts in technology and geopolitics are reshaping industries, and how tomorrow’s leaders can respond with vision and impact. Register today: groups.gsb.columbia.edu/italian/rsvp...

XXV NOVA Conference - Future Forward: Strategy for a Changing World - CBS Italian Club

Join us for the XXV NOVA-MBA Conference “Future Forward: Strategy for a Changing World”.  This year’s edition will explore how rapid shifts in technology and geopolitics are transforming key sec...

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13h

ICYMI: The NOVA-MBA Conference XXV is coming to Columbia Business School from November 14–16. The 25th edition of the NOVA-MBA Conference will bring together Italian MBAs, alumni, and global leaders for three days of learning, networking, and celebration.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 2d

For the 2025–26 academic year, CBS welcomes an outstanding cohort of new faculty members whose research and teaching extend to areas like AI, economics, labor, and finance, strengthening our world-class community. https://bit.ly/4pVNL7V

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 2d

See what he shared while in conversation with Dean Costis Maglaras about the future of AI and how it directly intersects with climate and sustainability: business.columbia.edu/insights/dig...

Powering AI: CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator on the Future of Cloud and Sustainability | Columbia Business School

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator on AI cloud, NVIDIA partnership, and sustainable data centers shaping the future of tech and business.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 2d

Michael Intrator SIPA '95, CEO of CoreWeave, recently joined CBS' Distinguished Speaker Series to discuss how his company's purpose-built cloud infrastructure is shaping the #AI revolution—and the planet.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 3d

New commission rules, platform consolidation, and generative AI are pushing U.S. housing toward a more digital, consumer-centric future. But structural frictions continue to slow the path to fully automated closings. Learn more: https://bit.ly/473ZQjT

Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 5d

The Climate Knowledge Initiative at CBS just released its new Nuclear Power publications, including this look at Reenergizing Nuclear Power.

Nuclear power is experiencing a paradox: while public support is high, deployment remains stagnant. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nzqpDi

Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 7d

New research from Columbia Business School reveals surprising patterns in how #AI agents choose what to buy, and why sellers and platforms may need to rethink their strategies. https://bit.ly/3JD49JM

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 7d

This conversation was the most recent installment of the School's Distinguished Speaker Series, co-presented by the Digital Future Initiative and Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change.

Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 7d

As the leader of one of the world’s fastest growing #AI cloud platforms, Intrator has a deep appreciation for learning, curiosity, and the exchange of ideas. He appreciated the chance to connect with students, the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of AI and global industries.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 7d

Columbia Business School recently welcomed Michael Intrator during #ClimateWeekNYC. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of CoreWeave, a cloud built for scaling, supporting, and accelerating GenAI.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 7d

“Sustainability has always been central to my work. It’s where I started my career, and it continues to shape how we build CoreWeave and the infrastructure powering the future of AI.”

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 8d

Calling all Columbia graduate students: how is AI affecting you and your education?

Join the upcoming Columbia AI students-only forum to raise questions and voice your perspectives on how AI is shaping your research and career path. Register today: https://bit.ly/48IISc3

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 9d

Columbia Business School research reveals why some moments stay with us while others fade, uncovering the three psychological pillars behind meaningful, memorable, and authentic consumer experiences. Check it out now: https://bit.ly/4nTAzhQ

3 Keys to Creating Memorable Consumer Experiences | Columbia Business School

Why do some consumer experiences feel unforgettable? Columbia Business School research finds that uniqueness, meaningfulness, and authenticity are the three key ingredients that make moments stand out...

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 11d

Corporate boards face unprecedented challenges amid rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting investor expectations. A Columbia Business School roundtable offers a roadmap for how boards can evolve to meet these obstacles. Check it out now: https://bit.ly/4nlBszQ

Rethinking the Boardroom: Building the Corporate Boards of the Future | Columbia Business School

Corporate boards face unprecedented challenges amid rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting investor expectations. A Columbia Business School roundtable offers a roadmap for...

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13d

Columbia Business School research shows that America’s political divide is shaping where consumers shop, what brands they buy, and how companies navigate identity-driven markets. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46kOMyC

How Political Polarization Is Changing Consumer Behavior and Brand Choices | Columbia Business School

New Columbia Business School research reveals how political polarization reshapes consumer preferences, brand loyalty, and purchase decisions.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13d

Andreessen Horowitz co-founder, Ben Horowitz, explained how #AI is only in its infancy, what leaders must do to prepare for disruption, and more during a recent installment of Columbia Business School's Silfen Leadership Series.

See what he had to say: bit.ly/4nHdFtW

Ben Horowitz on AI, Culture, and Succeeding Through the Next Wave of Innovation | Columbia Business School

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz (CC ’88) shared insights on why AI is still in its infancy, how culture drives resilience in times of disruption, and why openness may be the U.S.’s greatest advantage ...

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13d

"Things are going to change. I think it's going to affect every single sector, but not in ways that you would easily anticipate."

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 14d

This event, moderated by Professor Bruce Usher, Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change, was co-presented by the Green Business Club, the Venture Capital Club, the Private Equity Club, and the Tamer Institute.

Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 14d

#ClimateWeek at Columbia Business School is off to an exciting start. A dynamic panel discussion this week brought together leaders from across the climate finance landscape to share their perspectives on climate investing, the impact of emerging policy on the sector, and more.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 14d

The 2024–2025 Columbia Business School Impact Report is live. See how our alumni and supporters are shaping what’s next in business. business.columbia.edu/impact

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to #CBSAlum Robert Reffkin ’03, Founder and CEO of Compass, on the $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate to create the world’s largest real estate brokerage. We love to see our incredible alumni succeed! on.wsj.com/4gz7Hce

Brokerage Giant Compass Agrees to Acquire Rival Anywhere for $1.6 Billion

Compass is taking over the parent of Century 21, Sotheby’s and Coldwell Banker as consolidation heats up in the residential brokerage industry.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 15d

By pairing research with compelling media, CBS' Climate Knowledge Initiative is helping climate innovations reach the boardroom and beyond.

See the latest developments in some of the Initiative's most compelling research now, featured in Columbia Business magazine: https://bit.ly/3IELzAN.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome to Climate Week at Columbia Business School!

During this week's kick-off event, Dean Costis Maglaras shared his thoughts on why it is vital to build eco-friendly AI systems.

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