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Kam Phillips-Sadler

previously had. I thought to myself, ‘This is what an education is supposed to be like.’” “When I came to HBS in the fall,” says Kam, “I expected the academics would be easy and the relationships would be difficult. But it has proved to... View Details

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Impact Stories | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Filter Results: (52) Submit People Alumni Executive Education Faculty MBA Students Topics Business for Social Impact Impact Investing K-12 Education Nonprofit Strategy & Governance Public Sector Social... View Details

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Field Course: Entrepreneurial Sales 103 - Course Catalog

considering starting a company or joining a startup and wanting to learn how to sell their company’s product. Too often, students graduate from HBS, raise capital and then investigate how to sell their company’s product or service. In... View Details

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Nikki Skovran

says. In the classroom, she appreciated the way the case study method challenged students. “I like the way the professors push back — I equate it to a friendly cross-examination.” Outside the classroom, Nikki has enriched her business View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government; Consulting; Entrepreneurship

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Innovating at Scale - Course Catalog

innovative ideas. Educational Objectives: This course has three overarching learning objectives. Students will learn: When to be a first mover and innovate and when to strategically imitate and follow others in the market How to build... View Details

07 Jan 2025
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Revolutionizing Wellness: Kate Twist (MBA 2008) Shapes the Future of Consumer Health Brands

exists at the intersection of the healthcare and beauty industries, educating consumers on the modern way to take care of their skin. It's designed to be a more inviting and accessible experience for minimally invasive cosmetic... View Details

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Bringing a Taste of Japan to the World - Global Activities 2020

start of an unexpected educational journey. With a background in artificial intelligence and finance, Sasago thought launching a software or fintech startup might be in his future. But shortly after arriving... View Details

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Jonathan Assayag

Business and innovative technology have consistently played large roles in Jonathan Assayag's life. Growing up in Brazil and Miami, he started his informal business education working weekends at his parents' retail store, selling... View Details

29 Nov 2017
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HBS, A Dream and Trey: How HBS Helped Me Launch My Social Enterprise

use my experiences to help other athletes is what led me to found Trey. Trey is the first to combine objective team-specific information with individualized recruiting advice in order to empower athletes in the recruiting process. Our online platform provides View Details

14 Aug 2019
Sharpening Your Skills

The Manager's Guide to Leveraging Disruption

and the orchestrator. How Big Companies Can Outrun Disruption Large companies can be easy targets for disruption, but there are steps that can keep them ahead of the innovation curve. Rule 1: Don't emulate startup cultures. What’s Really... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

22 Jan 2018
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HBS Peek: Finding a Sense of Purpose

you are given the opportunity to visualize whether or not the MBA program aligns with your personal goals. Not only was it an eye-opening educational experience, exceeding even my highest expectations, but it filled me with a profound... View Details

03 Sep 2024
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Energy & Environment Club

Are you interested in connected with other HBS MBA students dedicated to tackling climate change? Student Clubs are a vital part of the HBS Community experience that support the school's mission to educate leaders who make a difference in... View Details

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Ann Chao

awesome. We found a law firm. We got great advice on strategy and financing. I really value the mentorship we received." After a year of incubation, Sonation came out with its first iPad product. "My HBS classmates have helped tremendously," Ann says.... View Details

01 Sep 2011
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Faculty Research Online

HBS Cases: KFC’s Explosive Growth in China In China, Yum! Brands is opening a KFC store every day. But this is not the KFC known in America. A recent case study written by Professor David Bell and Agribusiness Program director Mary Shelman (MBA ’87) reveals how the... View Details

Keywords: Educational Services; Educational Services

09 Apr 2021
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Reflections on Student Conferences in 2020

for informal discussions as well as explore the Exhibition Hall, where organizations set up virtual information booths. In addition, the Startup competition showcased cutting edge energy entrepreneurs and their innovative solutions,... View Details

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MedSim

An Israeli high-tech start-up has developed an innovative simulator which makes possible non-patient training in medical ultrasound. The marketing function moves to the United States, the largest market, while other functions remain in Israel. The case describes a... View Details

Keywords: Technological Innovation; Training; Health Care and Treatment; Problems and Challenges; Business Startups; Globalized Markets and Industries; Technology Industry; Health Industry; Israel; United States

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Purchase

01 Sep 2014
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Innovation: Revenge of the Nerds

of Cambridge and Boston, approaching any independent business owner who might have a business problem the “nerds” could help them address. They also convinced Professor Lynda M. Applegate to allow them to pitch the idea to her Executive View Details

Keywords: April White

01 Jun 2010
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Pitch for Change

The “Pitch for Change” wasn’t a case of saving the best for last, because all that came before was so good. But the elevator-pitch, business-plan showdown did close February’s 11th annual Social Enterprise Conference on a high note: Competing against contenders from... View Details

Keywords: Educational Services; Educational Services; Educational Services; Educational Services

01 Sep 2012
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First Pitch

Ario Keshani (MBA 2011) took his turn during his class’s One-Year Reunion to make a 30-second elevator pitch for souschef meals, a Maryland-based start-up that delivers ready-to-cook meals to customers’ doorsteps. Keshani was one of 20 classmates who participated in... View Details