The 1911 Group
The 1911 Group is a curated community of accomplished SMU alumni driving business and leadership across Dallas–Fort Worth. Members gain access to exclusive luncheons featuring prominent speakers from business and sports, private dinners at top Park Cities restaurants, and a 300+ member alumni directory to expand both personal and professional networks. With monthly gatherings and over fifteen signature luncheons each year, The 1911 Group fosters genuine connections, collaboration, and idea exchange among SMU’s most driven alumni.
The 1911 Group
SMU Stories: Ish Simpson
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Join us as we sit down with Ish Simpson, a remarkable SMU MBA alumnus whose journey spans from the football fields of Stanford to Silicon Valley's high-stakes banking world. Ish shares insights from his pre-MBA career with industry leaders like Apple and reveals why he chose SMU for graduate school over other top programs. Learn how his time at SMU laid the foundation for his success in Silicon Valley banking and hear his reflections on the intersections of sports, education, and innovation. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!
