Activities & Organizations

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.

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.

The Middle East and North Africa club promotes the region within the GSB through speakers, recruiting events, admissions, 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.

The Midwest Club aims to promote cultural awareness, career opportunities, and fellowship relating to all things Midwest at the GSB.

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.

Get outside and form deeper connections with classmates through the GSB outdoors club. We are here to increase inclusion in the outdoors, and ensure everyone feels welcome in the wild. We will be facilitating trips throughout the quarter while also hosting outdoor-themed social events and speakers throughout the year. Come find a new GSB community in the outdoors. We aim to encourage and inspire students to experience the natural beauty of the Bay Area and beyond.

The Stanford GSB People People believe that every great leader is a people leader first. So whether you aspire to be a chief people officer, build an HR tech startup, or simply differentiate yourself as a leader who helps your people thrive, we’d love to have you in our community! When you join People People, you’ll gain access to programming focused on human capital, people leadership, and the future of work. We’ll connect you with other students passionate about those topics, provide you with opportunities to learn about cutting-edge trends changing the world of work, and, if relevant, help you navigate a career in the people space. We’re also helping bring together the growing community of alumni working in the people space, and we look forward to introducing them to our members.

The PhD Student Association is the elected student body government that acts as a liaison with the school administration and faculty. The association is composed of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Chair. The PhD Student Association works to enrich the quality of social and academic life for doctoral students at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

The GSB Pickleball Club welcomes players of all skill levels! We organize regular, casual meetups where you can enjoy fun games, great company, and tasty snacks. For those who love competition, we also host tournaments amongst your classmates. If you’re looking to learn the game, we offer introduction sessions for total beginners. Join us on the court for some fun, fitness, and community.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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: UCLA Tournament, Austin Tournament, C4C at Stanford, US vs. the World LPF, and MBA1s vs. MBA2s. Additionally, we have pick-up games three–four times a week throughout the year that are open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you out there!

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.

SABSA is an organization at GSB founded to create social community and affinity networks through shared experiences & activities for South Asian students and those interested in South Asian culture at GSB. The organization marks big cultural celebrations of South Asia with social and cultural events open to all. In addition, SABSA works closely with ABSA to cater to the broader South Asian interested community who may choose to affiliate with either or both student organizations.

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 include apparel, media, marketing, e-commerce, sports agencies, and more.

The Student-Alumni Committee serves as the point of connection between the Stanford GSB student community and the Alumni Relations Office. The committee provides valuable input and guidance on strategies, programs, and initiatives driven by the Alumni Relations Office that engage Stanford GSB students with alumni, and prepare students to become active members of the alumni community.

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.

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 and an appreciation for good barbecue! We work with the Career Management Center to bring more Texas-based companies to recruit on campus, work with the Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship clubs to bring Texas-based VC’s to campus, and host barbecues and chili cook-offs.

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 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 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.