UVA Darden Professor Les Alexander, author of a case study on Theranos, reflects on Elizabeth Holmes’ lasting notoriety and the lessons her downfall holds for entrepreneurs and investors, from transparency and accountability to the importance of due diligence.
Topic
Entrepreneurship
Economic and social advancement require leaders who embrace an entrepreneurial outlook and a commitment to innovation. Darden thought leadership emphasizes that an entrepreneurial mindset is about more than starting a new business venture; it encompasses the opportunity-seizing and action-oriented behaviors essential for sustained growth in organizations of all sizes.
In a recent episode of "Office Hours," a faculty spotlight series, Professor Rory McDonald explained how to understand the forces behind disruptive strategy and innovation.
In this Q&A, Joseph Coulombre (PTMBA '25) shares his founder’s journey and how Darden’s Part-Time MBA served his vision for the next big step in his career.
At UVA Darden, MBA students and defense industry leaders explore innovation, entrepreneurship and the business of national security through real-world cases.
David Walentas shares business success secrets: learn from experiences, take risks, add value. Darden MBA alumnus transformed Brooklyn DUMBO into NYC's most desired neighborhood.
AI agents bypassed security systems and breached Hugging Face. Learn how businesses can govern, test, and control agentic AI safely before deployment.
On 4 August, the University of Virginia’s newest business founders took the stage inside the historic Rotunda to pitch their ventures at the i.Lab Demo Night.
From 3,000 Tanzania photos to thriving business: how Caroline Jean Gray turned passion into purpose before earning her EMBA.
Now, the UVA MD/MBA student is working with two University of Virginia Darden School of Business classmates to build OrchardOps, a software platform aimed at helping surgical and procedural facilities run more efficiently.
As artificial intelligence disrupts many industries, MBA students and alumni are increasingly betting on “boring” businesses such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies that keep the economy running. Darden Professor Les Alexander explains why.
