Welcome to Forté, a nonprofit organization that opens doors to business leadership. For over twenty years, we've helped our talented, qualified community members redefine and achieve success. If you're exploring MBA programs, building your career, or stepping into leadership, Forté is here to help.
We offer tools, connections, and guidance to move you forward. Our signature programs, conferences, and events bring together thousands of students, professionals, and alumni each year. You'll meet schools, companies, and mentors who value fresh thinking and real-world results.
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Jessica Kapadia on Trusting Your Inner Compass and Taking a Bet on Yourself
October 24, 2025
Articles | Beyond the MBA | Entrepreneurship | MBA Alumni | Mentorship | Networking | VideosWhen Forté MBA alumna Jessica Kapadia (Indiana University – Bloomington, Kelley School of Business, MBA 2010) reflects on her career, one theme stands out: learning to trust her inner compass. From her time at Apple to her current work with impact-driven ventures in Africa, Jessica’s path has been guided by self-reflection, courage, and a deep […]
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Slide-Decks and Second Opinions: The Evolving Art of Consulting
October 16, 2025
Articles | Forté Events | Global Business | Leadership | Mid-Level | Services | Strategy/ConsultingThere was a time when every consulting insight came with a 50-slide appendix, a perfectly color-coded Gantt chart, and a watermark declaring Confidential – For Client Use Only. Competence was measured in slide count, and PowerPoint was the industry’s native language. Back then, consultants spoke in frameworks, clients nodded in agreement, and everyone left the […]
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Ace Your Round 2 MBA Applications With These Tips
November 4, 2025
Articles | Early Career | MBA - Application ProcessApplying for Round 2 can feel hectic, especially around the holidays, but it’s also your chance to show schools who you really are. From essays to interviews, recommendations, and even test day, every step is an opportunity to stand out. These practical tips can help you avoid common pitfalls, tell your story with clarity, and […]
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Inclusion, Insight, and Inspiration — Reflections from the Global Women on Boards Conference
October 16, 2025
Articles | Diversity and Inclusion | Forté Events | Global Business | Global Business | Mid-Level | Networking | Seasoned/Executive | Women on BoardsLast year, I made the purposeful journey from Cologne to Brussels to attend a truly impactful event: Global Women on Boards Conference* – Promoting Inclusion and Allyship in Today’s Workplace. I had a hunch the effort would be worthwhile — and I was absolutely right. Held in a beautiful venue that encouraged both focus and […]
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Counting Women, Not Words
October 15, 2025
Articles | Diversity and Inclusion | Global Business | Global Business | Mid-Level | Seasoned/ExecutiveEveryone in Europe knows the clock is ticking. By June 30, 2026, EU-listed companies — several thousand in total*, from global giants to far less familiar names — will be held to more than rhetoric. Under the Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, 40% of non-executive seats or a third of all board seats must […]
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STEM MBA Degrees: Building Leadership Opportunities for Women
October 14, 2025
Articles | B-School Spotlights | Early Career | Forté Fellows | MBA StudentThis blog is sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) For Eleanor Dinardo, choosing to earn an MBA wasn’t solely for career advancement. Her goals also included developing her leadership approach, creating authentic relationships, and discovering a nurturing community. “I wanted to truly know my classmates, form meaningful relationships, and build a network […]
