For Amani Samba, entrepreneurship was never just an idea. It was something he was already living. With a background in IT and years of experience working on technology solutions such as access control systems and CCTV, he built a strong technical foundation early in his career. Alongside his professional work, he spent six to seven…

After over 15 years of leading IT projects across public and private sectors, Korede Oludiran knew process improvement and change management inside out. But when he launched his own management consulting firm, Echo Oscar Inc., in Ottawa, Canada, he realized something was missing. His technical expertise alone wouldn’t unlock the next level of growth. He…

Curiosity has always been Benson Liu’s compass. From earning global credentials to navigating diverse professional fields, he approaches every challenge with a desire to learn and grow. That drive eventually led him to a place where his passions for finance, engineering, and entrepreneurship converged: Dartmouth’s online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering. From the moment…

Kirk Sigmon isn’t your typical lawyer. As a partner and intellectual property attorney specializing in AI law, he constantly seeks to expand his knowledge in the rapidly evolving world of technology. But unlike many in his field, Kirk has taken a hands-on approach to truly understand the engineering behind the AI he works with every…

Moe Obeidat knows data. Based in the Chicago area, he works as a data analyst at a Fortune 500 company, where reporting, visualization, and SQL are part of his everyday toolkit. But like many working professionals in the field, Moe was eager to take the next step: moving from analysis into advanced roles in data…

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois has been honored with the Trailblazer Award at the September 2025 Coursera Connect conference, recognizing its bold leadership in reshaping online education. From launching the very first degree with Coursera to pioneering tools like Coursera Coach and AI avatars, Gies has consistently pushed the boundaries of…