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Schwartz Common & Pavilion | About
American Boards. Dedicated philanthropists, Gerry and Heather pledged a $100M gift to the University of Toronto in March 2019 to spur Canadian innovation and explore the intersections of technology and society. Rooted in his belief that...
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- 27 Mar 2017
- Blog Post
Should Entrepreneurs Get an MBA?
and professionally. For me, that meant when I wanted to meet people who knew something about running hotels I was connected to the former CEO of a major global hotel chain. When I needed some quick legal advice, the Harvard Innovation...
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- May 2022 (Revised June 2024)
- Case
LOOP: Driving Change in Auto Insurance Pricing
By: Elie Ofek and Alicia Dadlani
John Henry and Carey Anne Nadeau, co-founders and co-CEOs of LOOP, an insurtech startup based in Austin, Texas, were on a mission to modernize the archaic $250 billion automobile insurance market. They sought to create equitably priced insurance by eliminating pricing...
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AI and Machine Learning;
Technological Innovation;
Equality and Inequality;
Prejudice and Bias;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Customer Relationship Management;
Price;
Insurance Industry;
Financial Services Industry
Ofek, Elie, and Alicia Dadlani. "LOOP: Driving Change in Auto Insurance Pricing." Harvard Business School Case 522-073, May 2022. (Revised June 2024.)
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
Zone Defense
beginning to change. That same year, the US Department of Defense established the Defense Innovation Unit in Silicon Valley to encourage early-stage companies in the sector. Tseng continued to work on Shield AI during his time at HBS, and...
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- 15 Jun 2009
- Research & Ideas
GM: What Went Wrong and What’s Next
culture relate to its strategy. Use all this understanding to place innovative bets. This is what the early leaders of GM did. And this is what several generations of executives—beginning in the 1970s with the first oil shocks and the...
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- 18 Nov 2014
- First Look
First Look: November 18
integration, and corporate governance. This article surveys this recent research with the goal of highlighting the main themes it explores, the key results it establishes, and the leading open questions it raises. Download working paper:...
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Sean Silverthorne
- November 2023
- Case
Riiid: Scaling AI Educational Services Globally
By: John Jong-Hyun Kim, Nancy Dai and Ruru Hoong
This article explores the definition and evolution of AI, its applications in education, and the role of AI, particularly in K-12 education. It discusses the founding of Riiid, an AI-driven educational technology company, and its journey in the education sector, with a...
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AI and Machine Learning;
Economic Sectors;
Technological Innovation;
Education Industry;
South Korea;
Asia
Kim, John Jong-Hyun, Nancy Dai, and Ruru Hoong. "Riiid: Scaling AI Educational Services Globally." Harvard Business School Case 324-030, November 2023.
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Srivatsa Krishna
previous life and work, as the head of a large city government I tried doing so using unusual tools- by courting foreign investments which brought growth, jobs and competition and by implementing innovative e-government solutions, which...
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- 13 Nov 2019
- News
Don't Turn Your Marketing Function Over to AI Just Yet
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Artificial intelligence
- 2019
- Article
When Gender Diversity Makes Firms More Productive
By: Stephen Turban, Dan Wu and Letian Zhang
Does diversity make a company more productive? Many say yes—some researchers argue that gender diversity leads to more innovative thinking and signals to investors that a company is competently run. Others say no—conflicting research indicates that gender diversity can...
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Turban, Stephen, Dan Wu, and Letian Zhang. "When Gender Diversity Makes Firms More Productive." Harvard Business Review (website) (February 11, 2019).
- 2008
- Working Paper
Product Development and Learning in Project Teams: The Challenges are the Benefits
By: Amy C. Edmondson and Ingrid M. Nembhard
The value of teams in new product development (NPD) is undeniable. Both the interdisciplinary nature of the work and industry trends necessitate that professionals from different functions work together on development projects to create the highest quality product in...
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Strong Brands, Strong Relationships
From the editor team of the ground-breaking Consumer-Brand Relationships: Theory and Practice comes this new volume. Strong Brands, Strong Relationships is a collection of innovative research and management insights that... View Details
- October 2019 (Revised August 2020)
- Case
The Predictive Index
By: Lynda M. Applegate and James Weber
Mike Zani and Daniel Muzquiz needed to decide next steps to create a new category in the human resources consulting industry and scale their company.
Zani and Muzquiz, serial entrepreneurs, acquired Predictive Index in 2014. Previously, as clients of the... View Details
Zani and Muzquiz, serial entrepreneurs, acquired Predictive Index in 2014. Previously, as clients of the... View Details
Keywords:
Human Resources;
Selection and Staffing;
Talent and Talent Management;
Recruitment;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Venture Capital;
Change Management;
Disruptive Innovation;
Digital Platforms;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Consulting Industry;
Service Industry;
United States
Applegate, Lynda M., and James Weber. "The Predictive Index." Harvard Business School Case 820-034, October 2019. (Revised August 2020.)
- Sep 22 2016
- Testimonial
Building a Lasting Business
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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online
specific subject area to gain deeper insights and expertise. If all three courses are completed successfully, learners will earn a Certificate of Specialization. HBS Online is currently offering a Learning Track in Leadership and Management , Strategy ,...
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- 01 Jun 2012
- News
Catherine Kuehn Price (MBA 1986) and Malcolm Price (MBA 1987)
Innovation Lab. “I think it is fantastic that all first-year students are spending time abroad, and the increased integration with other areas of Harvard really recognizes the importance of interdisciplinary learning. I wish I could go...
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- November 2019 (Revised January 2020)
- Case
Bayer Crop Science
By: David E. Bell, Damien McLoughlin, Natalie Kindred and James Barnett
In mid-2019, a year after German conglomerate Bayer Group closed its acquisition of U.S.-based seeds giant Monsanto, the leadership of Bayer’s Crop Science division (which absorbed Monsanto) is reflecting on the opportunities ahead. Some observers have questioned...
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Keywords:
Agribusiness;
Research and Development;
Innovation and Invention;
Innovation Strategy;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Consolidation;
Customer Value and Value Chain;
Change Management;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Technology Industry;
United States;
Germany
Bell, David E., Damien McLoughlin, Natalie Kindred, and James Barnett. "Bayer Crop Science." Harvard Business School Case 520-055, November 2019. (Revised January 2020.)
- 13 Jul 2010
- First Look
First Look: July 13
diffusion of the commercial internet. Theory predicts that firms with greater market share will be more likely to adopt innovations that build on their existing strengths, while they will resist more radical technological advances. While...
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Martha Lagace
- 17 Jun 2017
- Research & Ideas
Amazon, Whole Foods Deal a Big Win for Consumers
Source: 400tmax Editor's Note. Online retailing behemoth Amazon announced June 16 that it would acquire upscale grocery chain Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at more than $13 billion. Though the company has dabbled with the idea of a brick-and-mortar footprint in...
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Entrepreneurship Course Online | HBS Online
This course is part of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation track. Introduction to Entrepreneurship Essentials ENROLL NOW No application needed for our certificate programs. Start your journey today! Entrepreneurship Essentials $1,850 Next...
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