Online MBA program offers alumnus skill sets for mentoring others A hunger for knowledge has driven Tim Saffold (MBA 2023) from his humble beginnings in rural Alabama to a stellar career in the U.S. Air Force, where he rose to the rank of colonel. Since r

MBA alum Robert Khachatryan is helping professionals reach their goals Robert Khachatryan (MBA 2021) encourages people to reach for the stars when it comes to their careers. The former astrophysicist—a rocket designer—has’ taken to the world of coaching,

Analytics, coding and reporting skillsets increased Sophia Kontra’s confidence When Sophia Kontra (MS 2023) came to the Daniels College of Business in fall 2022, she was spreading her wings. She left the hum and buzz of New York City and her asset managem

German native finds a new family at Daniels Simon Heid has wanted to return to the U.S. since 2014, when he was a high school exchange student in Oregon. The German native left Mainz for Denver in September 2022 and hasn’t looked back. At the University o

Finding the right person—in the right role—can be a boon to your career When it comes to our careers, many of us have a destination in mind, but we aren’t sure how to navigate our way there. Being intentional about our choices is crucial no matter what ca

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Denver MBA team helps City and County of Denver department craft EDI action plan. The City and County of Denver’s Technology Services (TS) agency has a new, robust Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) action plan thanks to the assistance of a Denver MBA student team at the Daniels College of Business.

Sarah Sutherland is a former structural engineer. In June, she graduated from the Daniels College of Business, where she earned an MBA with a business analytics focus. Now, thanks to her Daniels education, she’s a consultant. When Sutherland decided to pivot careers, she had a specific type of academic experience in mind to set herself up for success.

Students take five minutes to pitch businesses at Denver Startup Week. It isn’t unusual for college students to have interests outside of the classroom, but how many are launching exciting new businesses? Four Daniels College of Business students are not only doing just that, they each marked a milestone in their ventures by showcasing five-minute business pitches during Denver Startup Week, which was held virtually this year.

Eivind Lorgen leads investment firm and global sustainability efforts. Since graduating from the University of Denver, Eivind Lorgen (BSBA 1985) has been busily making his way in the world of finance. For 19 years the native Norwegian has worked at Nordea, a leading financial services group in the Nordic region and one of Europe’s biggest banks.

I copyedited this issue of Daniels Business, the 2020 magazine for the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.