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2020 Stanford MBA Employment Report Shows Strong Outcomes Despite the economic challenges of the global pandemic, the job market for Stanford GSB graduates remained robust. January 14, 2021 Students demonstrated resilience and resourcefulness in adapting to a suddenly changed environment. | Elena Zhukova The Class of 2020 began their MBA studies in September 2018 in the midst of a healthy economy. Everything changed as they rounded their last lap in the spring of 2020 and most of the world went into lockdown. Despite economic turmoil and public health crisis, the Stanford MBA 2020 Employment Report reflects strong results, posting a sixth consecutive record-breaking year for salaries. “The most notable impact of the pandemic on our graduates’ career journeys was related to timing,” said Paul Oyer, senior associate dean for academic affairs at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “Our students typically start interviewing later since many small and hi ....
By Stacey Paris McCutcheon After seeing inadequate mental healthcare profoundly affect family and friends, Maurice Chiang, MS ’20 was determined to find a better way. Guided by the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign’s need-based approach to innovation, Chiang worked with a team of fellow Stanford graduates to build a new model for mental healthcare delivery. The Prairie Health co-founders: Top L: Benson Kung, Top R: Maurice Chiang, Bottom L: Aaron Kappe, Bottom R: Jin Woo Yu. (Image credit: Courtesy Prairie Health) Chiang, along with Benson Kung, BS ’20, Aaron Kappe, MBA ’20, and Jin Woo Yu, BS ’20, developed a system that uses data to inform treatment decisions, telemedicine to improve patient access and care continuity, and a direct-to-consumer approach to bypass traditionally poor mental health insurance coverage and misaligned care incentives. Their goal: drive better outcomes for patients at a significantly reduced cost. ....