About this episode

This episode features a discussion with leaders of the Darden Executive Fund about their experiences and contributions.

In this episode of the podcast, we spotlight the Darden Executive Fund (DEF) with a conversation featuring two of its leaders – Steve Miller and Philip Hunter. Steve and Philip are second year students in Darden’s Executive MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with them about their backgrounds, what drew them to the Darden Executive Fund, what they’ve been working on with the Fund this year and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

People in this episode

Guests: Steve Miller, Philip Hunter

Topics covered

• Darden Executive Fund
• Executive MBA
• student leadership
• fund management
• Darden experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Darden Executive Fund, UVA Darden School of Business

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