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- 21 Feb 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Evelyne White (MBA 2010)
local customs were. My best travel experiences have always involved having a local person on the ground, so I set out to launch a platform where travelers could connect with local people. Sharing a meal is one of the best ways to break the View Details
- 13 Oct 2016
- News
Adding Muscle to the Fight Against Disease
If you are one of the 17 million people who participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge a couple of summers ago, the money you helped raise to support ALS research may be at work today in a late-stage biopharmaceutical View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 04 Sep 2019
- News
Clicks and Mortar
Associate Professor Antonio Moreno and Senior Lecturer Jill Avery (image by John Ritter) While legacy companies like Sears are shuttering their doors, a growing number of online-first companies—from Amazon to Rent the Runway—are opening... View Details
- 01 Mar 2010
- News
Eric Schiffer
Schiffer Illustration by Daniel Vasconcellos Founded in 1982, 99¢ Only Stores is the oldest single-price retail chain in the country, with 273 locations in California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada offering a mix of food, beverage, and household items. Eric Schiffer (MBA... View Details
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
Life Lessons
West Coast from June to November. “It was ingrained in me early on that working harder and smarter meant more money,” says Curiel, who was paid $1.50 for every 30- pound bucket of cherries. “That’s as true at a company like GE as it is in... View Details
- 20 Aug 2014
- News
With No Time to Lose
worked closely with Kremer to ensure that his needs on campus were met. And HBS students—from Kremer’s class until today—have actively raised money for Prize4Life, while many alumni donors continue to support the cause, including many students dumping View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Feb 1997
- News
Shaping the Future of Business: Entrepreneurial Evolution at HBS
recent Wall Street Journal article and praised Amgen as one of ten companies "that have led the growth of the U.S. economy." That recognition is icing on the cake for Binder, who says, "Beyond the... View Details
- 22 Nov 2024
- News
Healthcare Club Hosts its 25th Annual Conference; Alumni Step Out for Global Networking Night; Meet the Club Leader: Andrea Fantacone
preview of their current work and interests as they prepare to become leaders in various areas of the business world. Meet the Club Leader: Andrea Fantacone President, HBS Club of Columbus What’s your day job and title: I am a Director of Strategy for the Americas at... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Screen Saver
should endure beyond technological change—if we nurture it." Craig Ramsey, AMC's CFO, has worked at the company for 20 years, with two earlier leaders. "Under Gerry, we've gone from a film-centric business to a customer-centric business.... View Details
- 04 Sep 2019
- News
Deep Dive
Everest. Vescovo had reached that summit on his second try in 2010. The battered ice axe he had relied on during the climb was now secured within the the submersible’s body. It reminded him of the intense physical strain of those days on... View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Arunma Oteh (MBA 1990)
father would make us read through the annual reports of companies he had invested in, but that was an early influence: realizing I had an education and holidays because my parents complemented their income by investing in the Nigerian... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
History’s Lessons
ice in January 1915. Legend has it that to attract potential crew members, Shackleton placed the following newspaper advertisement: “Men wanted for Hazardous Journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
December 2022 Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts
can achieve, which businesses they typically involve, what structures companies can choose from, and how to implement divestitures to maximize financial benefits. Organized into sections dedicated to strategy, structure, and... View Details
- 01 Dec 1998
- News
Managing the Business of Life
card company that was licensed to use Disney images, and for the next three years she stayed put in Paris. With the help of a nanny, Dodi says she balanced work and family quite well, settling into the French rhythm of long midday breaks... View Details
- 01 Feb 2001
- News
The Doctor Is In
ramifications that need to be dealt with as public policy. As for the notion that private-sector efficiency automatically reduces costs, consider that most private health insurance companies spend 10 to 30 percent on administrative... View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Urban Evolution - HBS Research on the Inner City
fastest-growing urban businesses. This year, the ICIC and the School's Executive Education Owner-Managed Programs will offer a special one-week general management seminar for the IC 100 CEOs. "If we can get View Details
- 26 Oct 2017
- News
Can Farming Save the Planet?
Photos by Marc Romanelli Climate change rightfully scares a lot of people. The changes already occurring—from the die-off of coral reefs and shrinking polar ice to increasing global temperatures—are almost too much to take in.... View Details
- 01 Sep 2010
- News
Dare to be Different
product categories the frantic effort to keep up with the competition by adding features and gimmicks can paradoxically result in a “sea of sameness.” In a personal narrative voice, and drawing extensively on the experiences of family and friends, she offers a fresh... View Details
- 01 Mar 2007
- News
Letters to the Editor
close, intelligent attention may be a challenge. We must recognize that there exists a number of public companies that might not merit a significant commitment of wealth by people who would be highly qualified to serve as directors (a... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
Q&A: Orin Smith
drinks that would win the brand international recognition. Smith liked the café concept and the enthusiastic workers behind the counter; he took a substantial cut in pay to sign on as EVP and CFO. Today, the company operates approximately... View Details