With only a few logistical complications, GLI 2018 arrived on Saturday at the Indianapolis International Airport and were greeted by Chris, Madison, and a banner welcoming them back to Indiana. The participants spent Sunday morning in an orientation designed to familiarize them with the fast-paced 2018 program and spent the afternoon in tech sessions which… Read more »
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GBI: A New Approach to Business at Home
We asked one alumnus what he did with his GBI education at home, and he described how his time in Bloomington altered his personal strategy. After leaving the GBI program, I felt like something changed in me. I become less dreamy and more down-to-earth when it came to business and entrepreneurship. My entrepreneurial mindset evolved… Read more »
One GBIer’s reflections on the potential for learning at GLI
Just like it was yesterday, I remember the feeling of the butterflies in my stomach after reading the big bold ‘’CONGRATULATIONS” written on my GBI acceptance e-mail. Three simple words that hold a lifetime of memories and an unforgettable experience. I said it many times before and I’ll say it again, the person I was… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Language, Culture, and Business in Former Soviet Countries” with Tyler Madsen
Tyler is the Senior Director of Eurasian Markets at 4Life Research, a company that manufactures and distributes supplements to support immune system health, based in Sandy, Utah. He has previously served as an Associate Instructor of the Russian language at Indiana University. Tyler has a background in Slavic languages, marketing, communications, and public relations. Today,… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Sustainable Development Part 2: The Cybersecurity Landscape in Dubai” with Marios Efthymiopoulos
CIBER Focus Interview CIBER Focus Topic: Sustainable Development Part 2: The Cybersecurity Landscape in Dubai February 24, 2018 Dr. Efthymiopoulos is an Associate Professor of International Security and Strategy and former Dean of the College of Security and Global Studies, at the American University in the Emirates. He holds a PhD in Security and Strategic Affairs… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Sustainable Development Part 1: Cybersecurity Policy” with Megan Stifel
CIBER Focus Interview CIBER Focus Topic: Sustainable Development Part 1: Cybersecurity Policy February 21, 2018 Ms. Stifel is an attorney and the founder of Silicon Harbor Consultants, a firm that provides strategic cybersecurity operations and policy counsel. She currently serves as Cybersecurity Policy Director at the Public Knowledge organization. In addition, she is a Senior Policy… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Entrepreneurship in Cuba” with Alexis Martinez Suri
CIBER Focus Interview CIBER Focus Topic: Entrepreneurship in Cuba December 28, 2017 Alexis Martinez Suri is President and Founder of Havana Vintage Car, which provides taxi services to clients in the tourism sector. Before founding his company, Alexis studied economics and worked for multiple different businesses in Cuba. To help improve his family’s economic situation, Alexis… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Entrepreneurship in Cuba” with Mel Peralta Hernándes
CIBER Focus Interview CIBER Focus Topic: Entrepreneurship in Cuba December 26, 2017 Mel Peralta Hernándes is owner operator of Toscana Cafe; a hostel and Italian restaurant in Havana, Cuba. Mel did not always dream of being a restaurant owner but in his youth wanted to be a soccer player; then later he attended the University of… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Entrepreneurship in Cuba” with Augusto González
CIBER Focus Interview CIBER Focus Topic: Entrepreneurship in Cuba December 24, 2017 Augusto González is a part owner of a family restaurant in Havana, Cuba. He did not originally plan to be in the restaurant business having graduated from the Cybernetics School at the University of Havana. However, after completing his degree, Augusto was offered the… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Entrepreneurship in Cuba” with Karla Padrón Nardiz
CIBER Focus Interview CIBER Focus Topic: Entrepreneurship in Cuba December 22, 2017 Karla Padrón Nardiz is an Executive Producer at Vistar Magazine, an independent magazine in Havana, Cuba that focuses on Cuban culture. After graduating with art history, Karla worked in the Cuban Film Institute until she learnt about Vistar and was given the opportunity to… Read more »