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The protests against the unjust murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others since have mobilized the nation to take a stand in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and against the many policies that have allowed structural and institutional racism to become so entrenched in American life. Although the past few months have been difficult on myself and other members of the Black community, I am cautiously optimistic that the BLM movement can create lasting and sustainable change. Recent events have also caused me to reflect on my own journey this year with the Black Investment Club and reminded me why I was so determined to get this initiative off the ground before leaving HBS. [...]
“The best way to get a job in VC, is to already have a job in VC” someone said to me at the start of my HBS journey. I’d heard it was a difficult industry to break into, and I’d hoped to find a supportive network at HBS who could help me prepare for it. [...]
Carlyn Strand Sylvester (MBA 2016) leads a small team at Netflix focused on creative testing and innovation for the streaming service’s global paid digital and acquisition channels, with an emphasis on growing the Netflix audience through brand, product, and content marketing strategies. Previously, she held roles at Glossier, Spotify, and YouTube. Carlyn received her B.A. from Stanford University and currently lives in Los Angeles. [...]
Whether volunteering at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, joining a Boston area Veterans of Foreign Wars/American Legion Post, or simply connecting with fellow Veterans in the AFAA, there are lots of ways to stay active in the Veterans community while you pursue your MBA. [...]
When I was 17, I moved to the US to study. Back home in Greece, the country was succumbing to a financial crisis. I questioned whether I would ever be able to move back to my country. Many years later, I find myself as Director of Business Operations for Blueground, one of the few bright exceptions, working between our New York headquarters and our offices in Athens.The actual process of discovering these passions is daunting. [...]
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