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Taking a swing at a pickleball startup

Kathryn M. O’Neill· 20 octobre 2026

In corporate America, Stanley Anderson ’79 says, executives often assume that their peers grew up in privileged circumstances. He did not. “I spent my early years trying not to get recruited into gangs, getting shot at, watching my friends get murdered, and thinking that if I don’t leave, I will di…

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CEO's challenging upbringing

Stanley Anderson, CEO of Costa Pickleball, shares his difficult early life in Chicago where he faced significant hardships.

He describes growing up in an environment where he had to avoid gang recruitment, was shot at, and witnessed friends being murdered.

Despite these challenges, Anderson emphasizes that he survived and ultimately thrived.

His experiences shaped his resilience and work ethic, which later contributed to his success in the corporate world.

He worked at notable companies such as HP, Intel, and the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), a research and development organization known for innovations like the computer mouse and graphical user interface.

Anderson’s background highlights how adversity can drive personal and professional growth.

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