Olivia Brown’s path to the pinnacle of business strategy began in the competitive, fast-paced environment of Columbia Business School in New York City. Having spent her early years in the Midwest, Olivia arrived in Manhattan with a singular focus: to understand why some companies reach legendary status while others plateau. At Columbia, she was mentored by industry titans who taught her that “moving businesswards” required more than just profit—it required a commitment to milestones and professional excellence.

During her MBA, Olivia spent her weekends navigating the high-stakes atmosphere of Wall Street and the burgeoning tech scene in Silicon Alley. She observed a recurring phenomenon: many brilliant founders were so focused on the “hustle” that they neglected the structural milestones necessary for long-term prestige and stability. She began to view business growth as a series of “awards” or stages that a company must earn to reach the next level. This philosophy became the foundation of her research.

The spark for Businesswards came during a late-night study session at Uris Hall. Olivia realized that there was no centralized platform that treated business scaling like an elite competition—providing the rigorous benchmarks and professional blueprints needed to win in a saturated market. She wanted to create a site that acted as both a coach and a trophy room for aspiring leaders.

Upon graduating, Olivia bypassed lucrative offers from global consulting firms to build her own digital empire. She launched Businesswards with the goal of helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex path “towards” success. Today, from her office overlooking Central Park, Olivia provides high-level corporate governance and milestone-tracking strategies to a global audience. Businesswards is now a premier destination for those who don’t just want to participate in the market, but want to lead it.