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The Adam Smith Society seeks to stimulate and promote discussion and debate of free-market economics and policies with the Stanford Graduate School of Business community and the broader Stanford community through large speaker events, smaller dinners and lunches with guests, and social events.

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The Club’s mission is to foster a GSB aviation, aerospace and defense technology community that develops future industry leaders and entrepreneurs by providing students opportunities to interact with established alumni founders/executives, company tours, and industry networking.

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The Africa Business Club at Stanford GSB exists to foster a vibrant, inclusive community of students passionate about Africa. We hope to create platforms for dialogue, connection, and action by:
- Facilitating authentic conversations about African business, policy, innovation, and culture
- Showcasing African changemakers and trailblazers through speaker series and events
- Connecting students with leaders and changemakers on the continent
- Building a bridge between Stanford GSB and Africa through collaboration, career exploration, and community

Our aim is to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and empower the next generation of leaders driving impact in and with Africa.

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The purpose of the Stanford GSB Artificial Intelligence (AI) Club is to serve GSB students, faculty members, and the broad Stanford community as the bridge between frontier development in AI and its applications and influence on the business and social worlds. To achieve that, AI Club is Stanford's central hub for:
- Dialogue on business and social applications of AI
- Connecting Club members with AI industry leaders
- Receiving and accumulating the most holistic and up-to-date information about professional, business, and learning opportunities on AI at Stanford and beyond.

By doing this, the Club helps the GSB and the entire University in preparing future business and social leaders to confront and work with this technology and being successful in their careers.

Stanford GSB Artificial Intelligence Club is open for all interested members.

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We strive to increase awareness, knowledge, and opportunity at the GSB in the arts, media, and entertainment (AME) arenas, including film, TV, music, publishing, and new media technology. Our goals are 1) to educate members about the fundamentals and future of these industries; 2) increase professional opportunities for students; 3) promote network-building with alumni and industry representatives, and 4) showcase the creative talent and artistic diversity within the GSB community. The AME Club is made up of over 140 active MBAs as well as other graduate students, including Knight Fellows and Stanford Documentary Film Program students. Club membership has grown over 40 percent this year, reflecting the growing interest in AME industries. Many members have entertainment/media backgrounds, including positions at MTV, Disney, Universal, Time Warner, Pearson, and Fox, to name just a few.

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We aspire to create a community where Asians at Stanford GSB can:
1. Be comfortable and proud to bring their whole selves to Stanford
2. Explore the richness of being Asian by learning from our similarities and uniqueness
3. Feel empowered and supported to succeed in their academic, professional, and societal
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We welcome classmates identifying as Asian by geography or heritage, including (but not
limited to) South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian, Pacific Islander, and both domestic and
international classmates. We also welcome participation from identity groups across the GSB to
advance our common interests. We aim to create cohesion across MBA class cohorts; between
students, alumni, and faculty; and between the GSB community and the greater web of Asian
business professionals.

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The purpose of the Australia and New Zealand Club is to represent the interests of Australian, New Zealand, and Oceania-based Stanford students or students interested in living, working in, or visiting the regions. Specifically, we aim to provide a platform for professional development and networking opportunities, and for students to learn more about the Oceania region.

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The Basketball Club aims to enrich the student community at the GSB by creating a positive basketball community—composed of a diverse group of students within the GSB. In pursuit of these goals, the Basketball Club actively seeks to appeal to a broad range of GSB students; promote and coordinate basketball activities within the GSB including intramurals, tournaments, and ongoing basketball activities within the GSB.

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The Black Business Student Association (BBSA) serves as a support network for Black MBA, MSx, and PhD students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). It also strives to enhance the GSB experience for all students; membership is open to all GSB students interested in cultural and professional issues that affect African-Americans.

The BBSA provides the opportunity for students to serve as mentors to local high school and undergraduate students, and interact with African-American GSB alumni. The annual gala presents a forum for the community to come together and discuss relevant issues and plan strategies for success, and features terrific keynote speakers.

The BBSA also plays a key role in connecting with the African-American communities at other top business schools. In addition, a growing number of companies are reaching out to the BBSA, in order to tap our high-quality talent pool.

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The Business & Environment Club's goal is to cultivate a GSB community that incorporates environmental sustainability into its philosophy, curriculum, and operations. It also empowers its students and alumni to lead on environmental challenges in their industries. We focus on the following three themes through our activities:

1) Foster collaborations and robust discussions about sustainability at the GSB by leveraging the passion and connections of all members of the Stanford community;

2) Serve as a guidepost and all-encompassing resource at the intersection of business and the environment for the GSB community;

3) Illuminate ways for students to incorporate environmental responsibility in their professional careers.

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Our purpose is to foster a community for all students interested in learning, working, and connecting with Canada.

Our mission is three-fold:
1) Learn: Hear from Canadian business leaders and classmates on how they have navigated and led their careers both within and outside of Canada
2) Work: Create opportunities for students to source meaningful internship and full-time opportunities in Canada
3) Connect: Build community between GSB students and the broader Bay Area Canadian community

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The GSB Catholic Student Association (CSA) is committed to fostering a spiritual element within the GSB. We coordinate religious and social interaction amongst GSB Catholics, extending from weekly mass and prayer sessions, to BBQs, talks and other social events. All Catholics, practicing and otherwise, as well as other GSBers of common values, are encouraged to sign up and participate.

The GSB CSA aims to play a visible and productive role within the broader and highly active Stanford Catholic Community.

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Challenge for Charity (C4C) is a nonprofit that was founded in 1984 by a Stanford GSB student whose sister had Down's syndrome and was a Special Olympics athlete. This student wanted to support Special Olympics and other community-based organizations. Accordingly, C4C's mission is to support Special Olympics and other local charities and, ultimately, to develop business leaders with a lifelong commitment to community involvement and social responsibility.

These goals are accomplished through volunteerism and fundraising and are fostered through collegial interaction among participating business schools. Seven West Coast business schools participate in C4C and compete annually in three categories: volunteer hours, fundraising, and a weekend sports competition hosted by Stanford each April. The results in each of these three categories are tallied and weighted, and the school that scores the most points wins the coveted "Golden Briefcase".

GSB's C4C Chapter has traditionally worked with Special Olympics of Northern California, Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula, and East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring. Starting in 2015, C4C counts volunteer hours at any local nonprofit.

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Christians in Business provides an opportunity to develop lasting relationships within the GSB as we discuss and debate everyday life issues from a Christian perspective. We provide fellowship and numerous social events to build a supportive community within the GSB and in the marketplace beyond business school. The club is very active. We have weekly meetings, as well as alumni dinners, parties, and other social events.

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The Consumer & Retail Club is designed for students interested in learning about or pursuing a career in the consumer & retail industry, both from an operating and investing perspective. Events throughout the year promote learning across the consumer industry and multiple retail sales channels (brick and mortar, direct-to-consumer, eCommerce, etc). In addition, events are organized to expose members to companies in a variety of segments and functional areas within the industry. These functional areas range from merchandising and supply chain management to marketing, strategy, and investing, while industry verticals range from beauty to fashion to CPG. We also aim to connect students with potential employers for networking purposes and proactively work with the CMC and reach out to companies based on student interest.

Our annual calendar includes treks (Europe, San Francisco, and Los Angeles); small group dinners focused on various channels, segments, and functional areas; alumni dinners; company visits; and other events.

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Make dance across cultures accessible regardless of technical experience, background, or financial status:
- Create a space for classmates to learn new styles (including hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, ballroom, Bollywood, Bhangra, Salsa, AfroBeats, K-Pop, line dancing) by holding regular beginner classes from dance styles around the world
- Run mini performances/flash mobs in celebration of different cultural days or festivities e.g. Diwali, Christmas, independence days, Africa Day etc.
- Offer dance as an exercise-alternative for those looking for new ways to move, stay fit, and get a mental boost without financial barriers

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Our purpose is to cultivate a disability-oriented community at the GSB that is inclusive, accessible, and well-educated / informed.
This club will be composed of students with disabilities and caregivers (all self-disclosed), and will conduct initiatives targeting three stakeholder groups.

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Education tops many political and social agendas today, and there has been a growing interest in the private sector in the business of education. The Education Club engages Stanford business and education school students in discussions about education issues, their role in education, and business' role in education.

The Education Club focuses on four broad areas:

Building community and increasing knowledge among GSB and Ed students interested in education
Assisting GSB students with the exploration of education careers
Providing practical information for MBA/ MA Education dual-degree candidates
Facilitating volunteer opportunities in education at local schools and non-profits

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The GSB Energy Club's mission is to enable students from all backgrounds to pursue their interests in energy, from oil and gas, smart grid, transportation, renewables, finance, and security to sustainability. Our goal is to foster an "energy-dense" community of students, faculty, alumnae, and industry professionals who will lead our world through the next global energy transition.

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Student support on classes and opportunities at Stanford
Silicon Valley Career treks
Alumnae networking nights
Small group dinners with faculty and industry professionals
On-campus lunches with industry leaders
Social events with students

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The Entrepreneur Club is for people with a strong interest in the practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Some Entrepreneur Club members have already owned a company, others are exploring potential business ideas, and others are just playing with an idea to pivot into entrepreneurship. We have events for everyone, just be curious!

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- To equip out members with knowledge, inspiration, network, and information to jump-start their entrepreneurial urges
- To supplement the strong entrepreneurial curriculum at the GSB with exposure to, mentorship, and networking opportunities with outside business owners
- To build relationships between the GSB and the entrepreneurial community in Silicon Valley and beyond

Our key activities include:

- Speaker series featuring entrepreneurs, investors, and distinguished guests
- Treks to early-stage companies and accelerators in the Bay Area
- Small group dinners
- Skills workshops: prototyping, designing, brainstorming, DOING!
- Various opportunities to meet and collaborate with students "across the street," other b-schools, and members of the community

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The Europe Club is a community gathering all students sharing an interest in European culture and business. Our goal is to provide a space for European students to share their culture and non-European students to discover it through the organization of social and cultural events (e.g. European movie nights, small group dinners, wine & cheese nights, parties). We also want to help GSB students explore European career opportunities via the organization of BBLs with European employers and networking events with European alumni.

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The Stanford GSB Family Business Club is a home for those who want to build enduring, sustainable enterprises that often fall outside of the traditional Silicon Valley VC-fueled growth.

We exist to empower GSB students who are committed to creating or scaling lasting and impactful businesses that transcend generations. Our mission is to provide a collaborative space for learning and growth as we explore the unique opportunities and challenges of long-term institutions such as family-owned businesses. The business model of such institutions often differs from that of startups or large corporations, and it is our goal to give GSB students the opportunity to fill in that gap through meaningful learning experiences on this markedly different framework.

As a club, we work with students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Stanford community to support our members’ journey in forging lasting legacies. To achieve this purpose, we provide unique opportunities for connection and collaboration; educational and career development resources; workshops on key issues specific to family enterprises, such as governance, succession, and innovation; speaker events with family-business leaders; and a network of peers and mentors who share interest in generational enterprises. It is our mission to equip students with the tools and resources to navigate the unique challenges of family-owned businesses, foster a strong community of shared experiences and mutual growth, and empower our members to build lasting legacies.

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Inspire innovation in women's health and wellness through an interdisciplinary community of members passionate about building a more equitable world.

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The Finance & Investment Club is dedicated to the development of investment skills and financial industry knowledge among GSB students.

Events include treks, BBLs, company presentations, social events, and investment idea pitches. The club also manages a real portfolio as part of the Stanford GSB endowment.

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The FinTech Club is designed for students interested in learning about or pursuing a career in the financial technology industry. The club seeks to bring together students, faculty, entrepreneurs, company builders, and investors around a shared interest in the business and societal impact of financial technology. Events throughout the year promote community across all FinTech sub-verticals: banking, credit, insurtech, payments, asset/wealth management, and software.

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FGLI aims to create a community among students who share the invisible FLI (First generation Low Income) identity, helping them find each other and facilitating more meaningful connections through shared experiences. GSB FLI also aims to develop allyship programming with a far-reaching impact on business and education access for socioeconomically disadvantaged students and young professionals. We aim to bring together FLI and non-FLI business school students to engage in discussions around class privilege and socioeconomic inequality to create more potent and effective FLI advocates among the future highly influential business leaders at the GSB.

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GSB Food & Agriculture Club serves to facilitate food and agriculture-related dialogue for the purposes of educational, professional, social, and entrepreneurial pursuits.

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Friends of TALK functions as the steward organization for TALK, a hallmark tradition of the Stanford GSB experience in which students share their life stories with classmates in a vulnerable, intimate, and supportive setting. TALK exists to support Stanford GSB students in the process of self-reflection and meaning-making of their lives; to encourage an appreciation and empathy for the vast diversity of experiences represented within the Stanford GSB student body; and to strengthen community and facilitate relationship-building within and between the two MBA classes at Stanford GSB. To that end, we oversee the weekly gatherings of TALK and provide coaching to students as they prepare to share their stories.

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The purpose of the GSB Future of Cities Club is to provide an intersection point for cross-industry and cross-sectoral dialogue around complex issues and potential solutions that arise from urbanization. We will explore ways to make cities more livable, equitable, and sustainable through urban innovations, the transformation of traditional industries, governmental policies, and the participation of civil society.

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The purpose of the FOM club is to help GSB students gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly changing mobility landscape that is being disrupted by self-driving and flying cars, new ownership models, and multi-modal transport models. These changes will have an unprecedented effect on hundreds of thousands of jobs in the US economy - and on society as a whole - and at the same time, create new business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

We will explore the four big trends that are actively challenging the existing infrastructure:

Connectivity: Cars will be able to communicate with each other, thereby avoiding accidents. What are some key technology trends to make this happen? What skills will be needed for entrepreneurs?
Autonomy: Cars will be able to drive themselves, which has tremendous effects on various factors such as urban planning, legal codes in case of accidents, insurances, business models for car producers, and new entrants such as Waymo and Uber, etc.
Sharing: Autonomous cars could be available at the click of a button, thus eliminating the need for personal car ownership. What are the effects on business models of car producers - a USD 2.3 trillion industry in the US alone?
Electric: Experts agree that the future of the car industry is in electric vehicles. Who will win in the race towards electric mass-mobility? Will it be prominent challengers such as Tesla or the established car producers?

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The purpose of the Gaming Club is to provide an environment for people to explore the gaming industry. The club focuses on two goals -- one on the business side and one on the social side. On the business side, the club provides a place to gain insights into the industry and help students develop new venture ideas. On the social side, the club provides opportunities to network with other people interested in the gaming industry both within and outside the GSB, Stanford, and the Bay Area.

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The GSB Golf Club's mission is to provide its members with opportunities to learn one of the most critical and underappreciated business skills, the game of golf. To help members improve their level of play, the club will organize various playing opportunities including: instructional clinics focusing on all aspects of the game, tournament-style competitions at various golf courses in the northern California area, and casual group tee times at the Stanford Golf Course. Finally, the club will attempt to secure discounts on equipment from local retailers and lessons from local instructors.

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The club's mission is to provide a non-partisan forum to discuss government and political issues, bring government officials to campus as speakers, and offer opportunities to meet with government officials in California and elsewhere. It also aims to support students with careers in the public sector and at the intersection of business and government, building a community that will last beyond the GSB.

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The Greater China Business Club is a platform, interface, and exchange for people interested in business in the Greater China region: Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong. The club will provide opportunities to connect, share knowledge, learn, discover, and create opportunities.

First and foremost, we strive to improve our members' ability to succeed in Greater China-related business. We seek to do this by:
(i) Pooling and expanding our networks with GSB and Stanford alumni as well as other members of the Greater China business community;
(ii) Conducting educational events to increase the depth of our understanding of Greater Chinese business;
(iii) Promoting the Stanford GSB brand name in Greater China and within Greater China business circles in the Stanford area.

Second, we will work to increase the understanding of business and opportunity in Greater China. We will do this by engaging with the larger GSB and Stanford community through educational activities. We have held a number of events that have drawn many attendees from the MSx program, the Ph.D. program, undergraduates, and graduate students from other schools with interest in business opportunities in Greater China.

We will cooperate with other GSB, Stanford, and external organizations to help us fulfill this mission.

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The purpose of the club is to help the GSB community with well-being assistance and interventions such as nutrition counseling, Graham Weaver sessions, workout classes, and meditation workshops. This expanded focus can also help bring wellness-focused speakers, companies, and researchers to the GSB. The club also provides mental health industry-focused events and programming at GSB, including, but not limited to, info sessions, BBLs, recruiting, partnerships, etc. Finally, the club supports GSB students who are interested in wellness and/or mental health-related careers.

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The Stanford Healthcare Club is the primary life science and health care industry-oriented student organization at Stanford. We are headquartered at the Graduate School of Business, but our membership is interdisciplinary and drawn from the breadth of Stanford's graduate schools, including MBA, MD, JD, and Ph.D./postdoctoral programs.

Our mission is to build networks that will help Stanford students explore, pursue and continue careers in businesses related to health care and the life sciences, including biotechnology & genomics, health care, pharmaceuticals, health care information technology (e-health), medical technology, venture capital, public/private equity investing, consulting, and investment banking.

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Our vision for HBSA is to create an inclusive community that: 1) Celebrates Hispanic/Latine heritage, 2) Provides a community and safety net for Hispanic/Latine classmates, 3) Fosters connections between the GSB, alumni, and organizations that promote advancement of Hispanic/Latine leadership, and 4) Supports members in navigating and thriving at the GSB. HBSA is a community of leaders and proponents of Hispanic/Latine people and their personal and professional development at the GSB, in the broader community, and across all types of organizations.

We invite classmates who identify as Hispanic/Latine, by geography or heritage, including both domestic and international classmates, as well as allies, to join HBSA in promoting its vision.

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We are a GSB-specific organization open to the entire Stanford community. Our mission is to provide access to the art of improvisational acting, and through improvisational acting to help students and staff gain comfort in public speaking and experiential role playing. For our performers, we aim to create a welcoming environment for personal risk-taking and development and for our audience, a sense of community and many belly laughs.

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The mission of the Jewish Business Student Association is to provide a welcoming Jewish community for all GSB students and their significant others. Through the JBSA, we are building a community that allows us to keep in touch, celebrate our high-holidays, and make new friends.

The Club organizes the traditional festivities around Jewish high-holidays and sponsors other educational, social and religious events to enrich the cultural life of the GSB community. JBSA intends to reach across and bridge over the diversity of Jewish practices, backgrounds, and interests to strengthen the relationship and understanding within the community.

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The Latin American Student Association (LASA) has the goal of strengthening the bonds among the Latin community at the GSB and all those interested in it while at the same time increasing the awareness of the GSB community in Latin issues. To fulfill its end, LASA organizes not only parties, barbecues, and other social gatherings but also speakers series, career development activities, and academic-related events.

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The GSB Latter-day Saint Association is a socially and spiritually enriching community of Latter-day Saint students. We gather regularly to discuss gospel-related topics, learn from Latter-day Saint business and spiritual leaders, and build relationships. We encourage latter-day saints to participate, regardless of church involvement, and we warmly welcome all students interested in contributing to an uplifting community.

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The Consulting Club serves members of the GSB community who have an interest or background in the management consulting industry. We focus on helping current GSB students explore careers in consulting and prepare for the rigorous case interview process

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The MBA students of the Stanford Graduate School of Business hereby establish a Student Association to represent themselves and to act on their collective behalf in order to actively enrich and broaden the experience of the student community, both inside and outside of the classroom. In pursuit of these goals, the SA will represent, advocate, and act on student views and concerns; promote, coordinate, and operate student activities and services; and enhance channels of communication between the student, faculty, administration, alumni and university communities.

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The Middle East and North Africa club promotes:

The Middle East and North Africa within the GSB through speakers and recruiting events and conferences.
The GSB within the Middle East and North Africa through admission and alumni events.
The club's focus is strictly on promoting the business and cultural aspects of the region, leaving the political part to other clubs at Stanford that are better suited.

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The Midwest Club aims to foster cultural awareness, build community, and celebrate all things relating to the Midwest at the GSB.

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The Stanford MSx students of the Stanford Graduate School of Business hereby establish a Student Association to represent themselves and to act on their collective behalf in order to actively enrich and broaden the experience of die student community, both inside and outside of the classroom.

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The Muslims in Business club establishes an open and inclusive environment for Stanford GSB Muslim identifying students and allies to foster meaningful connections and discussions within the broader GSB community on issues related to an Islamic way of life.

Muslims in Business will create a supportive space for networking, mentorship, and learning to enhance understanding of and engagement with Islamic values in all facets of life.

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The PhD Student Association works to enrich the quality of social and academic life for doctoral students in Stanford's Graduate School of Business.

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The Stanford GSB Pickleball Club aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive community that promotes physical well-being and social connectivity among students at the Graduate School of Business. Our mission is to provide a platform where members can engage in the exciting sport of pickleball, regardless of skill level, creating an environment that encourages camaraderie, healthy competition, and lifelong connections.

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Pride Club is a social and socially active organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students and allies at Stanford GSB. The goals are to provide a community for LGBTQ students and allies; to serve as a resource for our membership and the Stanford GSB Community as a whole; and to increase awareness of LGBTQ issues in business.

Activities include social gatherings on campus and throughout the Bay Area, educational and awareness-building events, participation in the LGBTQ MBA Conference, and networking events with gay and lesbian alumni and with complementary groups from Stanford's other schools. Membership is open and confidential. For those who are out, Pride aims to grow the community's visible presence on campus.

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The Private Equity Club is devoted to fostering awareness of and interest in the private investment industry throughout the GSB community. Our activities focus on middle-stage growth equity and late-stage LBO investment activities. We encourage students with and without industry experience to participate.

This year, we plan on hosting leading principals, headhunters, and advisors who can offer a variety of perspectives on current topics of interest within the private equity industry. These speakers will act as a conduit to the GSB's vast network of "buy-side" alumni. Other planned activities include career treks, networking happy hours, and educational panels. The club also acts as a central repository for full-time career and summer internship referrals.

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The Product Club focuses on all things product! Whether you're building your own product, want to help a company successfully develop and launch better products, or are interested in connecting with people over product - Product Club is for you! We host social, professional, and skill-building events, showcase internship and job opportunities, and connect you with peers, alums, and industry professionals in product!

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The Real Estate Club focuses on the buildings, spaces, and communities where people live, work, and play. Finance, economics, legal and regulatory procedures, prop tech, architecture and design, and urban planning are topics that may be covered in this forum.

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The Search Fund Club's mission is to provide an introduction to entrepreneurship through acquisition for students exploring the industry, as well as a platform to accelerate the launch of a formal search fund for students who have already committed to the career path.

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Every year, near the middle of spring quarter, the entire GSB community awaits with bated breath the most spectacular--nay, only--quasi-artistic performance to be put on by the business school. The annual GSB show is a long-standing tradition here at Stanford. It is entirely student-written and student-run, and consists of videos, skits, and hilarious song and dance numbers, all designed to bring a bit of humor (that's humour for the Europeans among us) and wit to an institution that, uhm, can use it!

Use the GSB Show as a forum to exact your own personal revenge on, or to celebrate, your D&D professor or that overeager guy in the front row who had to be carried away for a dislocated shoulder caused by hand-raising enthusiasm. Or simply use the Show to exhibit all the artistic skills that have lain dormant in you throughout the year here at the GSB (and they will). People are still talking about that horror film of fall quarter "The D&D Project" and our opening song and dance number "Livin' La Vidalakis".

Talent and experience are welcome AND APPRECIATED, but not at all necessary. If you're interested in writing, performing, directing or crewing the Show, or if you just want to see what it's all about, follow the sounds of uncontrolled laughter.

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The GSB Soccer Club aims to promote a balance between fun and serious soccer for all GSB students who are interested in the world's greatest sport. We welcome all levels of skill and involvement. For those who love playing, we plan a number of big events throughout the year, including the UCLA Tournament, Austin Tournament, California Cup, and MBA1s vs. MBA2s. Additionally, we have pick-up games 1-2 times a week throughout the year that are open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you out there!

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The Social Impact Club serves Stanford GSB students interested in exploring innovative ways to tackle the world's most pressing social challenges and improving livelihoods for those in need, both in the US and worldwide. The club aims to explore how innovation across business, finance, policy, and nonprofit systems can better catalyze long-term social impact.

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SABSA's purpose is to create social community and affinity networks through shared experiences & activities for South Asian students and those interested in South Asian culture at GSB.

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Whether you are a die-hard sports fan or a sports industry veteran looking to deepen your network, the Sports Management Club is a perfect fit for you.

The Sports Management Club hosts guest speakers, plans small group dinners, sets up career panels, and organizes outings with those involved in the business side of sports and related industries. Recent examples include general managers and presidents of sports organizations (e.g., Sam Hinkie -- GM of the Philadelphia 76ers; Dave Kaval -- President of the Oakland Athletics), league executives (e.g., Amy Brooks -- President of Team Marketing & Business Operations and Chief Innovation Officer at the NBA), and representatives from multinational sports organizations (e.g., Nike). The SMC extends far beyond sports teams and leagues to also include apparel, media, marketing, e-commerce, sports agencies, and more.

In addition to the great guests we bring to Stanford, we will also be making trips to visit sports organizations both to attend sporting events and to meet with key executives. The GSB has an incredibly strong network in the world of sports, and the SMC is focused on providing students the best access and exposure possible to that broad network.

The Sports Management Club also plans and executes a day-long Sports Innovation Conference each year that draws hundreds of attendees and involves keynote addresses, deep dive panels, and networking opportunities for GSB and Stanford students, sports investors, entrepreneurs, and executives.

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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Stanford Graduate School of Business is geographically and strategically positioned to take advantage of a wealth of technology companies headquartered and thriving within its vicinity. The Tech Club is open to members of the Stanford GSB community with a passion for technologies ranging from consumer to enterprise, software to hardware, mobile to wearable. The mission of Tech Club is to empower its members to explore the technology industry, regardless of their background. There are several dimensions in which the Tech Club operates and advances Stanford GSB students' interest in technology. These include:

Access to high-profile technology leaders—Through small dinners, roundtable discussions, panels, and executive speaker forums, Tech Club members interact directly with and learn from leaders and visionaries in the tech industry.
Career Transition or Career Advancement—Working closely with the CMC and Stanford GSB Alumni, the Tech Club facilitates many introductions to firms and organizations employing Stanford GSB MBA students for Summer Internships and beyond. The Tech Club assists members in exploring career opportunities in the technology sector and coordinates treks and site visits to a diverse range of technology companies. Treks in the past have included visits to companies such as NVIDIA and Google.
Knowledge sharing in Technology & Trends—The Tech Club caters to a wide range of members' experiences with technology, welcoming people who are brand new to the field as well as those who have already established deep expertise. Through small group dinners and industry events, the Tech Club brings its members together to collaborate, learn from each other, build relationships, and better understand technology and its implications for business and society.
Cross-Club and Across the Street Interaction—The Tech Club intends to foster relations with other organizations and schools within Stanford, including co-hosting events with the Stanford GSB E-Club, the Business Association of Stanford Engineering Students (BASES), Stanford's Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), and Stanford's Media-X center.

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The Texas Club is comprised of students who are from Texas, who are interested in finding jobs in Texas, or who simply have an interest in Texan issues! Our mission is to foster a Texas community at the GSB that builds relationships (through monthly social events such as barbecues and game watching parties), facilitates professional development (through career treks and BBLs with industry leaders and Texas-based companies), and fosters Texas pride (by hosting cultural events such as a trek to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo).

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The Travel & Hospitality (T&H) club seeks to become the center for travel and hospitality-related interactions at the GSB. We aim to bring together students, faculty and guests to explore issues related to all aspects of leisure and business travel including hotels and resorts, restaurants, the airline and car rental industries, vacation real estate, eco-tourism, spa/golf/adventure, sport-related travel, etc. The T&H leadership aims to focus on the following areas: (i) Careers & Professional Development, (ii) Networking, and (iii) Social Events.

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The Venture Capital Club is one of the largest and most popular student organizations at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The club sponsors a variety of group events with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, including small group dinners, speaker presentations, workshops, and social events. Club members range from those with previous VC experience to those who are exploring the venture industry for the first time.

The Venture Capital Club's mission is to facilitate:

Education - Help club members learn about the venture capital industry and the fundraising and investment process through interaction with industry experts and experienced fellow students.
Networking - Create opportunities for students to meet fellow business school students with common interests, Stanford students outside the business school, and members of the Silicon Valley entrepreneurial and venture capital community.
Jobs - Help club members interested in summer or full-time opportunities in venture capital to find jobs through student projects, a resume book (only club members can participate!), job opportunities that come through the club, and web-based resources about the VC industry.
Furthermore, the Venture Capital Club serves aspiring student entrepreneurs by facilitating connections with potential investors and providing coaching for business plan pitches.

For more information on joining the club, club activities, and resources, email the club leadership!

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The Veterans Club is the GSB's association of military veterans. While all ex-military MBA and MSx students are automatically members, the club is open to all GSB students and attempts to relate the unique experiences of military service to current events and business problems that managers are likely to encounter, including strategic, human resources, and operational issues. The Veterans Club also provides an opportunity to help MBA1 club members who are seeking a private-sector position for the first time with advice concerning the recruiting process, including writing resumes, industry and company analysis, and interviewing skills.

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The GSB Wine Circle seeks to provide a foundation of knowledge and tasting experiences to further students' enjoyment and understanding of wine. The Wine Circle offers opportunities to develop closer relationships between students, faculty, and industry insiders in an informal social setting.

This year there will be four focuses to the Wine Circle's events:

Accessible Wine - Events for those of you who want exposure to a variety of wines. Each of these events will focus on one aspect of wine.
Educational Events - A series of educational events catered for those who know nothing about wine to those who want to explore some of the subtlety that wine has to offer. Some areas that we hope to explore include: matching wine with food, the regions of France, aged wine, and fortified wine.
Specialty Tastings - We will continue to bring well-known winemakers and industry representatives to campus to show their wines.
Informals - We will continue to get together in groups of ten to twenty to explore particular wine themes. Planned events include tastings of Port, Champagne, Bordeaux, and the best of the new world.

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Women in Management (WIM) is a strong, authentic community of members who aim to build a supportive network and foster a more equitable and gender-mindful business world by:
Building an inclusive and supportive community of women and men from diverse backgrounds who inspire each other to develop personally and professionally.
Helping all members of the GSB community become gender-mindful leaders who are aware of the challenges facing women at work and prepared to advocate for a level playing field for all.
Building strong professional networks that empower Stanford women in the workplace and shine a light on spaces where women are underrepresented.

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