Introducing the T’27 CDS MBA Fellows
May 15th, 2026
We are thrilled to introduce the T’27 CDS MBA Fellows! This cohort includes a founder who built and scaled a data-driven consumer platform to over 55 countries, a product manager who launched a novel GenAI product in a new market, and a self-taught builder who vibe coded a tool for a professor that was later presented to the entire school. These are just a few of the stories that make this group so compelling.
The CDS Fellows Program connects rising second-year MBA students with alumni, industry leaders, and each other, deepening their understanding of digital strategy and preparing them to lead at the intersection of technology and business.
Welcome to the T’27 class of MBA Fellows!
Maddie Beecher
Maddie is from Marlborough, MA and Madison, CT, and brings an unusually varied background spanning political consulting, nonprofit leadership, philanthropic investing, and presidential campaigns. She is interested in the creator economy, independent film distribution, media financing, and tech for social connection, and most looks forward to joining a community of peers and alumni who bring diverse perspectives to this complex moment in technology. She is really good at Mahjong.
Amos Cariati
Amos is from Providence, Rhode Island, with a background spanning philosophy, computer science, data analytics at Mastercard, and product management at a Series A tech startup. He is interested in the impactful use of AI, the societal impact of deepfake technology, and strategic business model design. As a Fellow, he most looks forward to engaging with peers who are deeply curious about emerging AI trends. He has played the violin since age four.
Hunter Clark
Hunter is from McLean, Virginia, and brings a background in entrepreneurship and digital product-building, having founded a travel tech startup, scaled operations at Indagare, and advised an audio startup on international expansion. At Tuck, she vibe coded a tool for a professor that she was later invited to present to the school. She is interested in AI-enabled problem solving, UX/UI, and startup tech, and most looks forward to connecting with CDS alumni and learning from her fellow Fellows’ projects. She has been to 47 states.
Gabriella Eberth
Gabriella is from Winchester, Massachusetts. Her experience with CDS has been a powerful way to bond over innovation while navigating uncertain times together. She is interested in AI, vibe coding, tech product management, startups, and climate tech, and is most excited to network with peers and alumni. She has a dog named Junie who made the move to Hanover with her.
Joe Guthart
Joe is from Los Altos, California, and brings experience as a project manager leading large cross-functional technology implementations. He is interested in health technology and wearables, the trajectory of AI, and the challenges of technology transformation, and most looks forward to discussions and debates about the latest tech trends with his peers. He plays the drums.
Tari Kandemiri
Tari is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and has been coding since she was eight years old. Before Tuck, she spent seven years at Accenture leading data and cloud transformations, and founded Hama Beauty, a skincare recommendation platform that grew to serve users in more than 55 countries. She is interested in digital transformation, consumer technology platforms, and AI, and is most excited to help her Tuck peers translate digital strategy into tangible, deployable applications. She was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Ariadne Kaylor
Ariadne is from Seattle, Washington, and comes to Tuck from a neuropsychiatric genetics lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she managed large-scale research projects involving complex patient health data. She is interested in how people understand and adopt AI, the ethical implications of AI development, and applications of emerging technology in healthcare. As a Fellow, she most looks forward to a space for critical, curious conversation about how technology is evolving in real time. She once entered a meatball eating competition and came in last place.
Adah Lindquist
Adah is from Wayne, Pennsylvania, and has enjoyed her time as a CDS Associate engaging in bi-weekly discussions that have challenged her thinking on business and emerging technology. She is interested in how organizations evolve their operating models and cultures in response to rapid technological change, and is excited to explore emerging AI capabilities through hands-on learning and collaboration.
Samrat Patel
Samrat is from North Stonington, Connecticut, and comes to Tuck from L.E.K. Consulting, where he advised PE clients on growth strategy and M&A with a focus on digital and consumer. He is interested in AI and consumer behavior, digital transformation, and platform strategy, and is especially excited to engage with the alumni network and help shape the 2026 Dartmouth AI Conference, celebrating 70 Years of AI at Dartmouth. While studying abroad, he sold watches online for a startup out of London’s oldest meatpacking district.
Cecily Power
Cecily is from Newton, Massachusetts. During her first year at Tuck, CDS gave her a space to connect with peers passionate about technology, sharpen her AI skillset, and learn from alumni leaders. She is interested in agentic AI, digital marketing, and product management, and is most excited to collaborate with fellow Fellows and execute her CDS Fellow service project. She is a twin.
Jen Spadaro
Jen is from Stonington, Connecticut. As a CDS Associate, she has had the opportunity to network with alumni, learn from industry professionals, and engage with classmates through the program. She is highly interested in how AI will impact publishing, from copyright to the creative process, and is especially excited to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of AI at Dartmouth at this fall’s AI Conference. A former ballerina, Jen now spends her personal time reading.
Seokmin (Alex) Sohn
Alex is from Seoul, South Korea, and brings experience in data center procurement and service as a South Korean Army officer. He is interested in AI and its implications for everyday productivity for both companies and individuals, and most looks forward to the Dartmouth AI Conference and being part of the CDS community. Before high school, he aspired to be a professional e-sports player, and was very good at it.
Simone Wasbin
Simone is from San Clemente, California, and comes to Tuck from Everlaw, a legal tech company, where she built AI-powered software for lawyers and launched a novel GenAI product. She is interested in agentic AI, tech policy, robotics, and enterprise transformation, and is most excited to get to know the other CDS Fellows and hear what they are each most passionate about. She set a record at her high school for juggling a soccer ball for nearly two hours straight.
This talented and diverse group is united by their passion for technology, eagerness to learn, and commitment to driving digital innovation. Their unique backgrounds and the mentorship of the CDS alumni network promise an enriching environment for shaping the future of digital strategies. We are excited to welcome our newest Fellows and witness and support their impact at Tuck and beyond!
About the CDS Fellows Program:
In 2000, thanks to the generosity of Ed Glassmeyer, Roger McNamee and others, the Center for Digital Strategies opened its doors to MBA students at the Tuck School of Business. The mission of the center has always focused on educating future business leaders on the enabling role of technology in modern businesses.
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the CDS Fellows Program, a milestone that reflects two decades of students who have gone on to shape the digital strategies of organizations around the world.
Since our founding, more than 200 MBA students have benefited from the program, which has evolved to incorporate in-depth research and service projects, experiential learning trips, corporate research partnerships, case writing for Tuck professors, and customized learning opportunities tailored to each student’s interests.
The MBA Fellows program for second-year students works to expand upon students’ understanding of digital strategies and the impact of technology on the future of general management. Students are challenged to grow via hands-on learning opportunities, and are encouraged to build their networks and share their knowledge with the CDS community.
The program is highly competitive, with selection open to rising second-year students. Applications for the CDS MBA Fellows program are accepted in the Winter Term for the forthcoming academic year.
