What Type of Entrepreneur Are You? Asset Fox, Bootstrap Tortoise or MBA Hare?
Discover the business archetype you tend to follow. Learning more about you will help you in your entrepreneurial journey.
So . . . You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
Discover what it takes to successfully start a business and grow it to the point of harvest in our exclusive Acton article.
Download here.
Building a Strong Business: Leadership, Culture, and Strategy
This blog explores key business principles, including leadership, culture, and incentives. It highlights how companies can shift from growth-focused strategies to sustainable profitability by aligning leadership structures, incentive programs, and operational systems.
Navigating Workplace Politics: the Balance between Leadership and Influence
This blog explores workplace politics, its intersection with leadership, and strategies for navigating it effectively. It provides insights into ethical influence, strategic alliances, and knowing when to challenge the status quo in a business environment.
Understanding Business Risk: When to Invest and When to Walk Away
This blog explores key factors businesses must consider before investing in expansion, including market analysis, financial risk, and strategic decision-making. It provides a framework for evaluating opportunities while balancing growth and financial stability.
Cracking the Code of Customer Behavior
This blog explores key insights into customer behavior, emphasizing the power of observation, the balance between transactional and relational sales, and psychological triggers in consumer decisions. It provides practical takeaways for businesses looking to enhance customer experiences and build long-term loyalty.
Scaling the Right Way: Leadership and Growth Insights for Entrepreneurs
Effective scaling requires strong leadership, clear performance evaluations, and structured decision-making. This blog explores how to create a sustainable growth strategy while avoiding common pitfalls.
The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Market Research: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Many entrepreneurs fail because they overlook market validation and strategic pricing. This blog explores how to analyze market demand, set the right pricing strategy, and build trust with customers.
Building a Winning Business Culture: the Key to Long-Term Success
A strong business culture is essential for sustained growth. This blog explores how leadership, employee engagement, and well-structured incentives create a high-performance work environment.
Acton in Action: Growing Data Garden
We often like to check in on our entrepreneur alumni to learn about the successes and challenges they’ve encountered in their own endeavors after they’ve left the classroom and are applying their experience in the real world. As we like to call it, it’s Acton in Action.
In this post, we speak with Jamie Sidey (’07) about launching Data Garden, and the growth that the firm he cofounded has experienced.
The Entrepreneurial Journey,
a Podcast by Acton MBA at UFM
In this podcast you’ll go on fascinating exploration of the entire business cycle - from identifying opportunities to launching, growing, and ultimately reaping the rewards of a successful enterprise. Tune in and gain invaluable insights from a diverse range of accomplished entrepreneurs for various industries who share practical tips and lesions to help you chart your own path, whether you’re starting out or looking to scale your business. Don’t miss out on this engaging and informative podcast that is guaranteed to leave you inspired and ready to pursue your entrepreneurial calling.
“T2 Episode 13, Tony Koenigsknecht”
In this Acton MBA podcast episode, Tony Koenigsknecht shares insights from his journey as an entrepreneur, highlighting the significance of resilience and adaptability in building a successful business. He discusses the challenges and rewards of…
“T2 Episode 12, Alejandro Quinteros”
In this engaging podcast episode, Alejandro Quinteros shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career post-Acton MBA. From managing major marketing roles to founding ventures, Alejandro discusses the lessons learned and…
“T2 Episode 11, Byron Chavarría”
In this episode, Byron Chavarría, a seasoned entrepreneur and Acton MBA teacher and alumnus, shares his journey of founding and scaling his company, Gimmick Company, from humble beginnings. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from…
“T1 Episode 10, Luis Marinelli, Lucrecia Monge & Gabriel Salguero”
Aquí nos adentramos en el mundo del intrapreneurship con tres destacados graduados de Acton MBA: Luis Marinelli, Lucrecia Monge y Gabriel Salguero. El intrapreneurship se refiere a la práctica de fomentar la innovación y el…
“T1 Episode 9, Diego Rivera”
Te invitamos a conocer la experiencia de Diego Rivera sobre los retos de transformar la estrategia en una empresa. Diego es cofundador y CEO de Qüilo, una plataforma de RR. HH., de beneficios múltiples y…
“T1 Episode 8, Andrea Paola Rosal”
Are you interested in learning from an exceptional entrepreneur in the beauty industry? Andrea started with makeup in 2009 and has expanded her influence by creating The Beauty Truck and launching AP Cosmetics, an internationally…
“T1 Episode 7, Marce Fitness part 2”
Marce Fitness isn’t just your average online fitness coach; she’s a beacon of motivation and a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial world! Beyond sculpting bodies and transforming lives, Marce has carved her path as a savvy…
“T1 Episode 5, Marce Fitness part 1”
Discover how she transformed her passion for fitness into a thriving business venture, navigating challenges and seizing opportunities along the way.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable entrepreneurial wisdom from a successful industry leader.
“T1 Episode 6, Karla Cofiño”
Karla is a globally recognized entrepreneur and leader, having been invited by President Barack Obama and the White House to speak at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2016 at Stanford University. She was also selected as one of five women worldwide to receive the Vital Voices Global Leadership Award in 2015.
Karla's contributions to innovation have been acknowledged by institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank, which recognized her as one of the ten innovators in Latin America in 2014. Her company, Milk N Cookies, was honored as one of the eight WSIS+10 Global Champions at the World Summit Awards at UNESCO, further highlighting her commitment to building knowledge societies for peaceful and sustainable development.
Join us at out virtual open house as Karla delves into how a holistic approach to life can fuel entrepreneurial success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or simply curious about unlocking your full potential, this webinar promises to be an enriching experience.
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Alumni Stories
Speaker Series with Jon Gray
Jon Gray’s career is a testament to entrepreneurial excellence. As one of the founding employees of HomeAway, he played a crucial role in the company’s growth from 2004 to 2017, leading it to a US$3.9…
An Architect’s Journey into Real Estate Tech Entrepreneurship by Gabriela Mena.
The Acton’s Speaker Series connects you with extraordinary entrepreneurs in a conversation about work and life. Learn about the entrepreneurial journey of Gabriela Mena, an Acton MBA alumnus! Gabriela is an accomplished entrepreneur, mom, and marathon runner who…