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- 01 Jun 2018
- News
Case Study: Tip the Scale
center-based, on-demand childcare company, was in search of unique funding models to fuel its expansion beyond two existing locations. Too small for private equity, in a sector that doesn’t attract VCs, and without enough of a track... View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Charting the Luminary Leadership in Professional Service Firms
rampant turmoil within the sector also surprised us. During the course of our research, there were dozens of significant mergers and acquisitions. Many leading firms went public. After decades of relative stability, most professional... View Details
- 09 Apr 2020
- News
“Raise the Line”
important, but he also knew that there were better, more efficient ways to teach the information. “Even at a great school, the state of education was behind the times,” says Gaglani, who had been exposed to innovations in the sector as an... View Details
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
The Biggest Industry You’ve Never Heard Of
The sector may not yet be bigger than basketball—breathless headlines to the contrary often compare global, cross-platform viewership for esports championships with basketball’s US television ratings—but it is expected to more than double... View Details
- 01 Dec 2018
- News
A Force for Good
Marcus “I came to HBS to explore ways in which the social sector intersects with business. This year I’m taking Leading Social Enterprise, which has an optional second quarter where you can pursue an independent project. I’m excited that... View Details
- 01 Jun 2011
- News
What’s after Fannie and Freddie?
sector mortgage market without any government backing. Why don’t you favor that approach? The vast majority of mortgage credit can be provided by the private sector without government guarantees. But given... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
Advance Racial Equity in the Office
in our approach to diversity and inclusion when the commitment isn’t there,” Rice observes. Assign accountability. Five years ago, the tech sector experienced a racial awakening, realized it wasn’t doing well on this metric, and made some... View Details
- 01 Jun 1998
- News
John (“Bo”) Kemp
prepare for classes as well? "It was pretty tough," he admits with a smile. "But I thrived on working with people from different sectors of the HBS community on a variety of issues." Getting along with people and taking initiative have... View Details
- 01 Mar 2016
- News
Feedback
has one of the most dynamic K–12 education sectors in the country. The Los Angeles Unified School District has more charter schools than any other chartering agency, and [according to a 2014 report by Stanford’s Center for Research on... View Details
- 25 Feb 2020
- News
Beyond the Plastisphere
these problems on their own; the private sector would need to step up as well. Kauss paid attention. “I actually talked to the professor after the presentation and told him how inspired I was,” she recalls. So inspired, in fact, that two... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
Case Study: Building the Base
the founders made personal loans to the brand to launch a vanilla shake, which made Sneakz a more legitimate contender in the consumer products space, Philp says. For a longer term capital solution, they ultimately connected with a private investment firm focused on... View Details
- 01 Apr 1996
- News
Stasis and Turmoil: HBS Research for the Real World
at worst. "While deregulation and privatization are indeed reshaping incentives and altering the competitive environment in many markets, the state is not 'withering away.' Success in deregulated and privatized sectors will ultimately be... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
The Power of Cultural Understanding
Jafar says that it is important to understand and tackle the root causes of the problems. He also believes in empowering the private sector and building an eco-system that supports economic growth, improved education, and more employment... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
2017 in Health Care: Telemedicine Has Arrived
percent were virtual visits. And Teladoc, the largest private sector telemedicine company, reported more than 300,000 virtual visits in the second quarter of 2017, a 55 percent increase over the same quarter in 2016. Patients are becoming... View Details
- 01 Dec 1998
- News
New Senior Executive Programme Strengthens African Managerial Leadership
shortly after returning from teaching in the program's first session at Wits. "There was an enormous power that emerged from the enhanced communication and respect among participants from different backgrounds and professional sectors - a... View Details
- 29 Sep 2015
- News
Juan Salgado Honored for Immigrant Education Efforts
education program that adapts the principles of contextualized learning to equip these workers with the skills that lead to higher-paying employment in manufacturing and health care, sectors with a growing demand for a diverse,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2014
- News
Faculty Q&A: The Future of Foreign Aid
dedicated solely to international development. This has given them the breathing room to devise their own allocation strategy and be more creative with the programs they fund. Not coincidentally, my current work in Liberia is funded by the British! Is the private View Details
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
Charting the Year Ahead
perspectives and interests and will reach out extensively for alumni input and participation as planning progresses. This is an important opportunity for HBS to make a statement on the global stage about the impact our alumni have in leadership roles across all View Details
- 05 May 2011
- News
Blazing a Trail for Glenn Beck
president of the news division in the digital sector and later as senior vice president of CBS Interactive and the general manager of CBSNews.com. While Beck is best known for his political commentary, his interests range far beyond... View Details
- 01 Dec 2010
- News
Making a Difference
Bridgespan Group — Jeff Bradach (PhDOB ’92) and Tom Tierney (MBA ’80) — pioneers in the application of data-driven strategy and consulting services to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits and foundations. Founded a decade ago, Bridgespan has helped set new standards... View Details