Guest Speakers The Grossman School of Business hosts many prominent speakers from all over the business world. Here are some of our recent guest speakers and the roles they occupied at that time. Dean's Leadership Speaker Series The Grossman School of Business Dean's Leadership Speaker Series hosts senior business leaders from around the world to engage in thought provoking conversations with students. Hoffman Family Business Lecture Hoffman Family Business Lecture Fund provides opportunities for students at the University of Vermont to learn about innovative business policies and practices from leading scholars and practitioners through special guest lectures during the academic year. Commencement Speakers The Grossman School of Business has hosted many special guests to address graduates at commencement.