Billy Freed has invested in entrepreneurship and in its innovation in all his communities. In 2023, Mr. Freed generously donated $1 million dollars to the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at McCombs. As a result, the pitch competition was renamed the Freed Family Pitch Competition. In this conversation, you’ll hear about the lessons he’s learned about entrepreneurship, the role that family has played in his career, and the most important qualities of successful entrepreneurs.
David Druley received his BBA and MBA from McCombs and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Associates. He interned...
Cindy Lo is the founder, CEO and chief event strategist of Red Velvet, a renowned full-service and independent event planning agency. She’s...
In 2018, Phil Canfield generously donated $20 million to the Business Honors Program at the McCombs School of Business. The program was...
Kendra Scott founded her namesake jewelry company in Austin, Texas, in 2002. In the more than two decades since, the jewelry brand has...
Since Swapnil Agarwal graduated from McCombs in 2003, he’s grown a real estate investment empire. In this episode, hear how Agarwal’s...
New York for McCombs is a leadership program designed to strengthen the school’s network, increase career opportunity, and encourage...
