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- 02 Aug 2018
- Blog Post
Venturing into VC
such as Rock Summer Fellows, which has allowed me to take risks in exploring career paths, and for the incredible community of people here in the northeast who make working in venture capital in Boston both impactful and fun. To learn... View Details
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
How Nonprofits Dilute Their Efforts
questions, but it’s crucial that they do: How effective are our programs? How efficiently are they executed? Which programs should we drop? Which should we seek to add? If it doesn’t ask these tough questions, a nonprofit risks spreading... View Details
- 06 Apr 2016
- Research & Ideas
Should Entrepreneurs Pitch Products or Ideas for Products?
is enough interest to go further? Which is the better strategy for young innovators? What are the pros and cons of each? Can the risks be measured and mitigated? “The pitch or spec dilemma touches any independent inventor looking to sell... View Details
- 13 Jul 2009
- Research & Ideas
Diagnosing the Public Health Care Alternative
shifting costs to patients and providers. Regulations are needed to end coverage and price discrimination based on health risks and preexisting conditions. Value-based competition also demands the measurement of value, and plans must be... View Details
- 04 Sep 2007
- Research & Ideas
Jumpstarting Innovation: Using Disruption to Your Advantage
required. Define a plan for evolving strategy and capabilities to exploit long-term value potential. Implement to reduce risk and manage uncertainty: Successful entrepreneurs are not risk seekers. Instead,... View Details
Keywords: by Lynda M. Applegate
- 01 Dec 2005
- News
Trillion-Dollar Fixer-Upper
estate. Others call it a sea change. Whatever the choice of words, there’s broad agreement that the industry’s transformation has drained considerable risk out of a once notoriously unstable market. A new industry emerges Not so long ago,... View Details
- 26 Jun 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, June 26, 2018
markets. Download working paper: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54633 A Measure of Risk Appetite for the Macroeconomy By: Pflueger, Carolin E., Emil Siriwardane, and Adi Sunderam Abstract—We document a strong and robust... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2017
through the region, collecting personal stories and rare and authentic home recipes that bring to life the history, heritage, and changing landscape of Dali. Faculty Books The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
The Camel and the Unicorn
we’re going to examine why Silicon Valley is at risk of losing its startup crown and what that could mean for the future of innovation. READ MORE If you were asked to name some of the greatest entrepreneurial failures in history, you... View Details
- 14 Mar 2011
- Research & Ideas
Keeping Credit Flowing to Consumers in Need
strengthen consumer protections. The risk they run is that too stringent regulation could make it harder for borrowers in need to get money. In today's challenging economic climate and with high unemployment, "many Americans borrow... View Details
- 05 Aug 2002
- What Do You Think?
Is Platform Leadership Old Hat or the Wave of the Future?
courted earlier, but at the risk of destroying future trust in search of immediate "in-house" profit. They can force suppliers, consumers, competitors, and complementors to bend to their will in the hope of obtaining profit or... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 27 Nov 2017
- Blog Post
Joining a Start-up: 10 Lessons Along the Way
new feature, "If it doesn't work, we can always blame Apeksha". It can be a stressful environment to walk into full-time. However, the MBA summer internship provides a unique opportunity to reduce the risk on both sides,... View Details
- 14 Feb 2023
- Blog Post
African American Student Union Spotlight on STEM
I learn so much from my professors and peers every day in class, and I am inspired to share my perspective and experiences to push the class discussion forward. Learning and being evaluated in this way encourages me to take risks and... View Details
- 20 Dec 2022
- Blog Post
Thinking About an MBA? Think About Your Purpose
business. As David Vélez, the NuBank CEO, put it: “The culture of a business is built by the first 10 to 15 employees in the first six months of life.” He has made sure to hire people who have the “courageous gene” because they are aligned with his purpose, and they... View Details
- 01 May 2020
- In Practice
COVID-19’s Hard Lessons Might Prepare Business for Climate Change
stressed. In the long run, I hope that companies will emerge from the crisis with a renewed appreciation for the importance of paying attention to the potential for catastrophic risks such as climate change, and for the importance of... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 17 Nov 2022
- News
Blockchain for Good
cash, which is held by a regulated third party in a segregated account. “Holding 100 percent liquid collateral for our stablecoins eliminates any risk of a bank run, which is something no other provider can claim,” she notes. As the... View Details
Keywords: Ralph Ranalli
- 01 Dec 2014
- News
Ask the Expert: A Fair Share
was extremely challenging. Nobody wanted to take a risk on this. But since then I’ve had a lot of dialogue with insurers that are looking at the sharing economy as an opportunity—some out of necessity. Society is becoming more urban;... View Details
- 07 Oct 2014
- News
Network Effect
Alzheimer’s research. At McCance’s urging, they based the organization on venture capital principles: locate visionaries and invest in them; run a lean, frugal institution; and take the risk on bold ideas with enormous promise. Having... View Details
Keywords: Linda Kush
- 01 Dec 2002
- News
Alumni Honorees Urge Students to Emphasize Ethics
of Starbucks, agreed that ethical actions formed the foundation of good relationships with suppliers, customers, and employees. “An important portion of our customers cares what kind of company we are,” noted Smith. “If they hear we're exploiting farmers, we View Details
- 19 Nov 2018
- Sharpening Your Skills
E-Santa: Is Retail Ready for Digital Christmas?
at risk of losing them. Retailing Revolution: Category Killers on the Brink Mass-market retailers, particularly big-box "category killers," are under critical pressure from online competitors. Why Online Retailers Should Hide... View Details