Episode 31 - Gies Business namesake Larry Gies

In this episode, Gies College of Business benefactor and Madison Industries founder Larry Gies discusses leadership, philanthropy, innovation, and the future of business education. Gies shares his perspective on expanding access to education, the role of athletics in strengthening universities, lessons learned from taking a company public, and why embracing change, especially AI, is essential for educators and business leaders alike. --- Stay Connected with Gies College of Business At Gies Business, we’re shaping purposeful leaders through innovation, impact, and a commitment to access. Subscribe for more insights, stories, and updates from the Gies Business community. Discover your path to purpose at Gies Business at https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/apply Find a flexible online education, designed with you in mind at https://giesonline.illinois.edu/ Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / giesbusiness   Twitter/X:   / giesbusiness   Instagram:   / giesbusiness   LinkedIn:   / giesbusiness   TikTok:   / illinoisgies   YouTube:    / @giesbusiness   Threads: https://threads.com/@giesbusiness #GiesBusiness #BusinessOnPurpose #IllinoisGies