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Cryptocurrency? First, they scoffed. Now they call him ‘CryptoKimm’

December 17, 2021
Alex Kim ’22, MSF ’23 always liked economics and business. But five years ago, when a friend’s parents started talking about a new type of digital currency called “Bitcoin,” his interest was piqued.So Kim dug deeper, learning everything he could by watching…

Cryptocurrency 101: A Guide to Digital Dollars

December 17, 2021
Professor explains what you should know before jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon From mobile banking to algorithmic stock trading, it’s no secret that technology is driving innovation in the finance industry. And in the rarefied world of fintech,…

Bentley University Names Sanjay Putrevu as Dean of Business

December 6, 2021
Sanjay Putrevu, Ph.D., an experienced administrator and nationally recognized scholar in marketing, has been named the next dean of business at Bentley University. The appointment comes after an extensive, nationwide search with input from a diverse cross-…

Take Two: Commerce + COVID

December 3, 2021
Take Two: Commerce + COVID The pandemic changed the way that people shop and companies sell. Brandon Hendrix ’06 and faculty member Shelle Santana trade insights on which online buying habits and marketing…

How one ‘pop music junkie’ found  her Hollywood dream 

December 3, 2021
When Tessie Lammle ’15 set her sights on breaking into “The Big Four,” she wasn't talking about the Big Four accounting firms. Lammle's dream was to break into The Big Four talent agencies in Hollywood.    “I always loved music, but I never…

Purpose is the Strongest Force

December 3, 2021

Finding Sanctuary

December 3, 2021
David-Jaya Piot’s office measures 1,100 acres and his work companions can weigh upward of three tons.
Photo by Remi Abad
The Class of 2017 alumnus is co-founder and managing director of Kulen Elephant Forest, a 2-year-old sanctuary…

New Venture Taps Old-World Tastes

December 3, 2021
As a kid, Casey White ’14 loved playing restaurant with friends, using rocks for money and cooking up business ideas.
Casey (r.) and sister Vanessa
“My mind was always, ‘How do I create something people want, and how do I manage…

The Falcon Files

December 3, 2021
The September return of students, faculty and staff inspired this quick tour of current and former campus landmarks.

Not-So-Basic Training

December 3, 2021
The term “boot camp” conjures up visions of rigorous training with a big payoff. Michael Watkins ’22 had a similar thing in mind (minus the pushups and rope climb) when he created the Bentley Consulting Group Boot Camp.
Michael Watkins ’22…