Post by Stanford University Graduate School of Business

“What I had learned at the GSB was not only how to build a company. The lessons were far broader, more enduring, and more inspiring. I had learned to think like an entrepreneur. And when you combine an entrepreneur’s mindset with a bold idea and determination, you can create almost anything.“ —Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Yesterday, the MBA, MSx, and PhD Classes of 2026 gathered for commencement, celebrating the conclusion of their Stanford GSB journeys. Graduates were joined by this year’s commencement speaker, Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91; Dean Sarah Soule, other senior leadership of the school, and countless friends and family members. 2026 marks not only the first graduation ceremony for Dean Soule but also marks a special time in Stanford GSB’s history: this MBA class is the 100th to graduate from the GSB. “Your path may not be linear,” Soule says, “The future may not feel certain. But you leave here with the tools, the judgment, and the community to navigate what lies ahead.” Congratulations to this year’s graduates! #GSBGrad Photos by Barbara Kinney/Emerson Collective and SF Photo Agency