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- 29 Jul 2013
- News
Opening New Markets for Black South African Winemakers
established Heritage Link Brands and, almost before they knew it, were in the wine-distribution business. "Founding the company wasn't about wine; it was about hoping that we could transform the way the world perceived Africa and the... View Details
- 01 Sep 2010
- News
You’ve Been YouTubed
millions. Taught in the MBA second-year course Digital Marketing Strategy and multiple Executive Education programs, the case depicts a new media era in which increasing numbers of people are spending as much time online as they are in front of the television and where... View Details
- 01 Sep 2024
- News
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
materials they contain. “The first thing that naturally comes to mind is cannibalization of sales—that people may not buy the primary products,” says Serafeim. “The way you overcome that is by realizing the likely customer is not the same. The View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Meyers
- 12 Jun 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Minal Mehta (MBA 2011)
meet incredibly talented fitness instructors, dancers, and entrepreneurs who are making a real difference in people's lives by encouraging and embodying healthy living themselves. "The most challenging part is building a fitness brand on... View Details
- 01 Mar 2005
- News
In the Blood
that of Kentucky’s established breeding farms, some of which managed over forty stallions. Clay adopted a boutique approach to guarantee personal service for both the owners and their horses, and serve as a point of differentiation to... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
Turning Point: Soul Cycle
other clarifying moments when I just “felt” it was time to change. In the early part of my career, I worked on the Gatorade brand at Quaker Oats, moved on to be deputy director of the Illinois State Lottery, and then followed my boss to... View Details
- 01 Dec 2002
- News
Alumni Bookshelf
organization. Stressing that such trust requires much more than personal credibility, they provide self-assessment exercises that show executives where they currently stand as trusted leaders and where they could stand. Downturns,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2017
Builder Personality Shapes Your Business, Your Team, and Your Ability to Win by Chris Kuenne (MBA 1989) and John Danner (HBR Press) Many factors shape the success or failure of a new business, but the most important factor is the View Details
- 01 Apr 1997
- News
HBS Conferences Explore Range of Issues
idea for "Public and Private." "The standing joke around my office," she quipped, "was that if I had one more kid, I'd come back as managing editor!" "An executive who has a personal life and urges her employess to do the same will be... View Details
- 29 Apr 2016
- News
The First Five Years: Kelly McKenna (MBA 2015)
Why is the mission of ArtLifting so important? “We’re demonstrating how something as simple as optimism can change lives and create jobs. This is very powerful and very personal to me. My older brother has a rare metabolic disorder that... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
The Fine Print: Alumni Recommend Their Best Reads
him to build an iconic global brand and business. —Adrien Boyer (MBA 2005) Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal and Redemption, by Ben Mezrich I highly recommend this for anyone interested in learning about the impact... View Details
- 22 Feb 2018
- News
My First Job
the obvious person may not be the one in charge. John Bennion, 1977. My first job coming out of business school was right here in Boston. I joined Bain & Company. I think I was the 40th employee. I really enjoyed the work, and I left just... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
Ink: Start Small, Rise Above
probably different from what either of us would have done on our own. We all learned this in negotiation class at HBS: If one person is gaining, it doesn’t necessarily mean the other person is losing.... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint
- 31 Jan 2023
- News
Female Founders' Dilemmas; UK Tech Startups
Clubs News Clubs News The HBS Association of Boston (HBSAB) recently presented a virtual panel discussion exploring the unique challenges that women entrepreneurs encounter when founding their companies. The conversation, titled “The Realities Facing Female Founders,”... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Mar 2019
- News
Case Study: Off to a Fine Art
to bulletin@hbs.edu Case Study Update: GAIA Design When they launched Gaia Design in 2014, Philippe Cahuzac (MBA 2014) and his cofounders set their sights on building an iconic modern furniture brand for Mexico’s young urbanites. But by... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint
- 01 Feb 2000
- News
Better Mousetraps: At Product Design Fair, Student Ideas Get Real
from initial research phases, to brainstorming, to concept development and prototyping. The results? A car that might feature a personalized hood ornament and an interior with pulsating floor lights, customized seat covers, and an onboard... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Sep 2013
- News
A Start-Up with Giddyup
A Start-Up with Giddyup FORD: These boots were made for business. Photo courtesy Sarah Ford Whether you're the real deal or all hat and no cattle, you can cowboy up in style with custom-made boots from Sarah Ford (MBA 2007). Ford founded Texas-based Ranch Road Boots... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Digital ID network empowers individuals, disrupts the data brokers
While anonymity online has many benefits, there are certain contexts in which an individual would want to be known. Blake Hall (MBA 2010), an army veteran, noticed that many brands were unwilling to extend special offers online to... View Details
- 01 Apr 2000
- News
A Place in the Sun
guests a unique experience and relaxing respite from the fast-forward pace of modern life. Turtle Island: A Personalized Paradise Have you had it with impossible deadlines, frustrating flights, and late-night staff meetings? Then picture... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna and Garry Emmons
- 01 Mar 2015
- News
Case Study: The Speed of Light
from the firm’s Cranford headquarters, allowing its eight-person team to provide fast, personal service. The company also takes an “engineering approach” to services, investing in skilled technicians rather than relying on less costly... View Details