Melissa KaufmanMahalo Chicago, Aloha Hawaii 🌺👋Remember to wander. Let curiosity be your compass. — Jeff BezosApr 5, 20222Apr 5, 20222
Melissa KaufmanA Must Read for First-Time FoundersThe first student entrepreneur I advised was Jack. He was an undergrad at U Penn with an idea for a local shopping search product. I was…Jan 4, 20222Jan 4, 20222
Melissa KaufmanAirbnb Broke My HeartI knew this day would come. I’ve been dreading it for the past decade. Almost everyone in Silicon Valley can tell you a story about their…Dec 10, 20203Dec 10, 20203
Melissa KaufmanWhen To Get an MBAMy undergraduate students often ask me about getting an MBA. (Disclaimer: I don’t have an MBA. My parents used to nag me about getting an…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Melissa KaufmanThe Phone Call Challenge: The antidote to a disconnected worldNo one makes phone calls anymore. Blame telephonophobia. Blame endless texts, snaps, ‘grams, and tweets. Or blame the Millennials. (It’s…Jul 12, 20181Jul 12, 20181
Melissa KaufmanDear Bay Area FriendsI know many of you want to “change the world” even though it’s gone out of favor to say so out loud. The good news is that it’s possible…Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016