Stanford Graduate School of BusinessMeet Dean Soule - GSB All Alumni Day 2026
Stanford Graduate School of Business
School culture 0:04
Derek Bolton opens by introducing Dean Sarah Soule and Bruce Koad, then asks Soule what she has noticed in her first year. She says she has rediscovered the school’s culture: community and excellence, held together by curiosity and generosity. People trust one another, ask hard questions, give useful feedback, and do so with care. She also points to rigor and relevance, saying the school pairs serious academic work with people who can use it in the world.
Leadership and new centers 8:01
Soule then gives updates on leadership, entrepreneurship, and investing. The entrepreneurship center keeps evolving through new curriculum and case writing, while the new Center for Investing will connect research and teaching across the school. The Stanford Leadership Institute adds an outside-in view of leadership, focusing on how leaders read and shape their environment. She closes by turning to AI, describing faculty and students experimenting with chatbots, video tools, classroom agents, and digital twins.
Alumni engagement plans 17:32
The dean says alumni miss gathering after COVID and want face-to-face connection again. She wants to use events, small dinners, and city gatherings to keep people involved. She is also thinking about topic retreats on AI, mindfulness and health, and career transitions. Another idea is practitioner fellows and reverse mentoring, so alumni and students can learn from each other.
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