10-Year Anniversary Page

Celebrating 10 Years of MOBI at Santa Clara University

For the past decade, the My Own Business Institute (MOBI) has been empowering entrepreneurs through free online business education at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University.

As we celebrate 10 years of impact, we reflect on all aspiring and established business owners who have gained the knowledge and confidence to Start, Manage, and Grow their businesses with MOBI. 

We recognize our inspiring partners around the world, who bring free entrepreneurship education to those who need and want it most, creating opportunity for individuals and communities alike. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, partners, and readers. We reach this milestone together, and we are honored by your support. We look forward to continuing our mission of fueling dreams and confidence through education and creating businesses, jobs, and community growth through entrepreneurship.

MOBI celebrated its 10th Anniversary at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business on Tuesday, November 11 with Advisory Board Members, partners, community friends, University colleagues, and special guests including MOBI founder Phill Holland's daughter Lisa Holland, his granddaughter Dr. Sheryl Rathfelder, and her husband Daniel Gervais, along with Santa Clara University President Julie Sullivan.

A brief program included remarks from James Glaser, Provost and Executive Vice President; Claudia Peters, MOBI's first President and CEO; Ed Grier, Dean, Leavey School of Business; Drew Starbird, MOBI Executive Director; and Trish Kalbas-Schmidt, MOBI Senior Director, Institute Relations and Program Development.

MOBI extends its deepest appreciation to all who were able to join the celebration in person and in spirit. We are grateful for your support and inspiration and look forward to many more years empowering entrepreneurship, confidence, and hope through free education. To learn more about MOBI's 10th Anniversary, visit our blog post here.

Additional features highlighting MOBI's 10th Anniversary include MOBI's story in the October edition of Leavey News, the monthly newsletter from the Leavey School of Business and a piece in the current issue of Santa Clara Magazine, showcasing MOBI's work supporting family businesses with nonprofit partner Sunday Friends.