How the Milestone Match Helped Three Chicago Booth Alumni Maximize Their Impact

Published on February 2, 2026

In his recently posted article, Booth's Andy Mueller speaks to the experience of three alumni who have felt imbued with the "pay-it-forward ethos" that their time at Booth fostered. He interviews Mike Larrenaga, MBA ’15, Larry Popelka, MBA ’85, and Pat Chan, MBA ’00, to learn more about their fondest memories regarding Booth, and why they felt it was important to make a Milestone Match pledge.

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