Stanford GSB Corporations and Society Initiative
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Upcoming Events
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Lecture / Reading
Private Equity and the Future of American Capitalism
Private equity is reshaping core sectors of the economy. Author Megan Greenwell examines how the model works, its trade-offs, and what it means for firms, workers, and communities.-Hybrid format: in person or Zoom.Stanford Graduate School of Business
655 Knight Way, Stanford
C102, Class of 1968 Building
Stanford, CA 94305
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Lecture / Reading
Stanford GSB’s Corporations and Society Initiative (CASI) Comes to NYC
A special CASI event beyond Stanford GSB, bringing together leading voices in investigative journalism and the GSB community in New York City.- (3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT)The New York Times
NYT Conference Center
620 Eighth Avenue, 15th Floor
New York City, NY 10018
United States
Recent Events
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The New Cyber Arms Race in the Age of AI
Former New York Times cyber reporter and cyber investor Nicole Perlroth discusses new threats facing global security from AI-enabled cyberwarfare and influence campaigns. -
Whistleblowers: Courage, Consequences, and the Choice to Speak Out
Eric Ben-Artzi and Ellen Pao on the personal and professional costs of challenging powerful institutions. -
Power and Politics in Banking Today
Stanford professors Anat Admati and Amit Seru share their views on the banking industry, the Federal Reserve, and Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh. -
Leadership is a Choice: Challenging How We Think About Power and Leadership
University of Chicago Booth Professor Linda Ginzel and Stanford GSB Senior Associate Dean Deborah Gruenfeld on the moments that shape how we lead. -
Kevin Warsh in Conversation with CASI
CASI-hosted discussions examine monetary policy and institutional power with the incoming Federal Reserve chairman. -
Off the Record with David Barboza: China, Technology, and the New Strategic Divide
Award-winning former New York Times investigative reporter shares his views on China after global integration.
Featured News
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The Harmful Effects of “Good” Corporate Governance
New research by Admati, Atkinson, and Pfleiderer argue that when misconduct is profitable, corporate guardrails to deter wrongdoing often fail and can lead to more unlawful behavior. -
Santiago Paz Ojeda: Bridging Government and Private Sector Innovation
Stanford MBA and CASI Leader Santiago Paz Ojeda shares how he’s using blended finance, technology, and GSB insights to advance public services in Peru. -
Alexis Opferman: Bringing Stanford Insights Back to the Navy
Navy reservist, CASI Co-Director, and MBA candidate Alexis Opferman shares how GSB is sharpening her leadership and problem-solving—and how she’s applying those lessons in service.
Our Focus
CASI focuses on promoting effective governance mechanisms to ensure that corporations and other institutions serve society.