entrepreneur in residence - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2012
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Alvin Roth Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

graduates in hospital residence positions, as well as systems in several US cities that pair pupils with public high schools. "This is an extraordinary and well-deserved honor... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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A lifetime investment in the entrepreneurial spirit

changed in the Valley during his 50-year career, the passion of those starting new ventures remains the same. Said Bowes, “It's the entrepreneurs who keep this business new and fresh, every day.” (Published... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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An engine of innovation in public education

Drawing upon his background as an entrepreneur and educator, Stig Leschly (MBA 1997/JD 1998) leads Match Education, a reform group that seeks to redefine effective teaching and improve the educational experience of low-income students. It... View Details

16 Dec 2020
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A Creator in the Era of Disruption

the Silicon Valley model of moving fast and breaking things—an early Mark Zuckerberg mantra—just doesn’t work. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Remember what Alex said in episode one about how these challenges shape frontier... View Details

28 May 2019
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The Physical Campus in a Virtual World

an immersive educational experience. I am convinced that if our MBA students were strewn about Boston in apartments, or if our Executive Education students resided in hotels,... View Details

Keywords: Nitin Nohria

22 Sep 2015
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Investing in Scalable Impact on K-12 Education

Vivian Wu (MBA 2000) manages Zuckerberg Education Ventures, an impact investing initiative that supports education entrepreneurs who are developing scalable businesses that will improve learning outcomes and increase access to... View Details

01 Aug 1998
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A Roaring Success in the Windy City

the second?" Johnson shared this and other tales of "active patience" with an audience of some six hundred HBS alumni at the 1998 HBS Global Alumni Conference held in Chicago June 16-19. A lifelong View Details

05 Nov 2013
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Start-Ups Get a Start in New Orleans

the pension firm State Street Research. Although the family moved because Wise got a job at Tulane, Wilkins quickly saw opportunities in the city's burgeoning business scene. "I'm an entrepreneur at my core,... View Details

Keywords: New Orleans; Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services; Professional Services

10 Mar 2015
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Women in Tech: Breaking the Digital Ceiling

and was on track to generate $75 million in revenue. Kraus then cofounded and sold the high-end travel website Spire. Now Kraus is examining the place of women entrepreneurs as a scholar. During her time at... View Details

Keywords: April White

15 Dec 2023
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

Norwegian investment fund for developing countries which has committed 60 percent of its portfolio to sub-Saharan Africa. Fynn asked the panelists why they’re investing and building businesses in Africa; why they believe companies,... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Apr 2000
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HBS Global Conference Set for Berlin in June

exchange of ideas about the evolution of the European Union." Held at the Estrel Residence and Congress Hotel -- Germany's largest hotel -- the conference will also feature social events and tours, as well as an opportunity for small... View Details

01 Mar 2017
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In My Humble Opinion: Arunma Oteh (MBA 1990)

appointment as director general of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission. MORE The Amazing Life of One of America’s Earliest Black, Female Entrepreneurs MORE The Amazing Life of One of America’s Earliest Black, Female View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

01 Sep 2015
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In My Humble Opinion: Keith Clinkscales (MBA 1990)

issues affecting the American experience,” says Clinkscales, who also worked as SVP of content development at ESPN before being tapped for his current post: CEO of Revolt TV. Launched in October 2013 by rapper, producer, and View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment

01 Feb 1998
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New Global Research Site Announced in Hong Kong

faculty will be in residence for periods of up to one year, developing affiliations with other faculty in the region and working on collaborative projects. The Hong Kong office... View Details

Keywords: Audrey Snee; photographs by Graham Uden

07 Jul 2016
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Rescuing Fresh Food to End Hunger in Australia

former state president of the Liberal Party in Victoria and founder at PPB Advisory, started SecondBite 10 years ago, reusing food had just become legalized. Today, the nonprofit has 800 volunteers serving 200 agencies View Details

01 Oct 1998
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New Loan Program Signals Breakthrough in MBA Financial Aid

fifteen years; and prepayment option without penalty. Previously, access to private loan programs was generally limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a strong credit history. These loan programs typically required either a... View Details

21 Dec 2022
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HBS Community Comes Together in Wake of Ukraine Invasion

Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; and Svitlana Repina (HBS, MBA 2023), panel moderator. MARCH 8 Alumni Perspective: Mark Iwashko (MBA 1991) In a recent message to his MBA 1991 sectionmates, longtime Kyiv View Details

01 Dec 2002
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Building a Network for Social Enterprise in Latin America

States with food banks and distribution networks. For its part, H-E-B realized its corporate values of contributing to the communities in which it operates and generated goodwill and brand enhancement in... View Details

23 Sep 2021
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Confronting Sustainability in Business; Pro-Bono Consulting for Black-Owned Companies

often in a shorter time frame,” says Rogers. The program seeks to work with clients offering types of work that allow employees to thrive, which is critical for turning around a community. The program takes inspiration from the values of... View Details