2016-10

How can universities be a significant engine for economic
growth in their local communities and beyond? In The
Economic Impact of Entrepreneurial Alumni: A Case Study of the University of
Virginia, researchers Michael Lenox, Andrew King and Asif Mehedi from
Darden, along with Batten Fellow Charles Eesley from Stanford, look at the
pathways by which universities help generate economic growth and create jobs.
They examine–based on a survey undertaken in 2013–the entrepreneurial efforts
of U.Va. alumni who have founded new ventures, been one of the first five
employees, served on the governing or advisory board, or provided capital to
the venture. Carefully extrapolated, the responses to the survey suggest that
entrepreneurially active alumni have created approximately 65,000 companies,
2.3 million jobs, and estimated annual global revenues of $1.6 trillion. The
researchers discuss the methodology, data visualization, and
ramifications of their work. Hosted by Erika Herz of Darden’s Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and
Innovation. For an overview, read the Darden News.

McKinsey & Co. Global Managing Partner Dominic Barton sat down with University of Virginia Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley during a recent visit to the School for a Darden Ideas to Action C-Suite Insights interview where the two discussed the four key trends impacting McKinsey’s clients around the world. Barton explained how business model redesign, organizational change, the introduction of advanced technology and business resilience were burning issues for many companies, regardless of where they operate. Beardsley and Barton also discussed new models of leadership given vast global change for employees, MBA students and McKinsey clients.

The Darden Leadership Speaker Series kicks-off its 2016-17 season with Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company.
In his 30 years with the firm, Dominic has advised clients in a range of industries including banking, consumer goods, high tech and industrials. Prior to his current role, Dominic was based in Shanghai as McKinsey’s Asia Chairman from 2004 to 2009 and led the Korea office from 2000 to 2004. 
For a full bio, visit http://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/dominic-barton
Introduction by Dean Scott Beardsley. Recorded 8 September 2016.