Staying engaged with the Family Enterprise Alumni Circle keeps me up-to-date with the CBS community. I always learn something new from my fellow alumni located all around the world who bring fresh perspectives on topical matters ranging from real estate transactions, leadership transitions, and sustainable practices.
Philip Zhou '21
Senior Relationship Manager, BlackRock
The Family Enterprise Circle is an ideal group for those involved in or interested in joining their family business and have questions or experiences they would like to share and get input on. With each meeting and interaction, I continue to learn so much from this group and also find comfort in discovering that other members have shared similar experiences on matters specific to my family business.
Xenia Razinski '15
Co-Owner & Executive, Invar International Investments Group
The Circle is a great way to stay on top of the current trends, freshen up on your skills, and make new connections.
Arzhoo Bhusri '16
Partner, Minerva Management
I feel fortunate that I'm able to stay connected to the CBS community through the frequency and variety of Alumni Circle programming.
Prem Hira '12
Founder & Financial Planner, Investry, LLC
About
Board
Pledge
The Family Enterprise Alumni Circle extends the CBS family enterprise experience beyond graduation, offering a rich network and lifelong connections. Engage with fellow alumni through a variety of educational and social activities from topic-based speaker events to confidential discussion groups and local-meet ups to exchange ideas and strengthen relationships.
Deepen Your Knowledge and Strengthen Your Network
The Circle offers a unique and exclusive platform for connecting with fellow alumni and global leaders in the family enterprise sector. Circle gatherings are intentionally designed to foster deeper, more meaningful interactions. These exclusive activities provide unparalleled access to insights and expertise that go beyond what we offer to the general public. By participating, members can build a network of trusted peers, gain insider knowledge, and engage in high-level discussions that support personal and professional growth. Staying engaged with the Circle ensures that you remain connected to the CBS community and continue to learn from a diverse group of alumni who bring fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics, from real estate and leadership transitions to sustainable practices.
Giving Back
Members of the Family Enterprise Alumni Circle are encouraged to contribute to the CBS community by sharing their wealth of experience and knowledge. Alumni can serve as mentors in our student mentorship program, providing valuable guidance and insights to current students navigating their family business careers. Additionally, they have the opportunity to share their expertise through guest lectures, panel discussions, and other educational activities both inside and outside the classroom. By giving back, Circle members not only support the next generation of family business leaders but also enrich their own professional and personal growth through these meaningful engagements.
Membership
Membership is complimentary and open to all CBS and Global Family Enterprise Alumni. To sign up, join our mailing list below.
LinkedIn Group
The Global Family Enterprise Program also hosts a member-only alumni group on LinkedIn. Join today to connect and join the conversation, learn more about upcoming activities and inspiring research.
In 2021, The Alumni Circle Board was formed. The Board’s focus is to create and enhance programming, increase communication among its members and develop ways to strengthen the connectivity among the Family Enterprise alumni. Its goal is to not only support the strategic growth of the membership, but also to deepen connections among its members.
Board Members
- Arzoo Bhusri '16, Partner, Minerva Management
- Jeff Greenfield '90, Managing Director, Golconda Partners
- Prem G. Hira '12, Founder & Financial Planner, Investry, LLC
- Dan Lifton '02, CEO, Quality of Life Labs
- Xenia Razinski '15, Co-Owner & Executive, Invar International Investments Group
- Philip Zhou '21
The Family Enterprise Alumni Circle is a global community of Columbia alumni who are interested in continuing our educational and professional development with fellow graduates in family enterprise. In an effort to create a “safe space” for our group, we require all members to accept the Code of Conduct as follows:
- Respect the privacy of all members of the Circle and Board
- Comply with specific requests for confidentiality (activities and events are not confidential unless specified).
- Participate in Circle events on a regular basis (at least 3 per year) – the value of the group is in our members!
- Adhere to a no solicitation policy.*
*This includes, but is not limited to, selling products or services, seeking special advantages or raising funds from others on an unsolicited basis, for business, personal, charitable or political benefit.