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- 18 Oct 2016
- News
China, artificial intelligence, and Jim Breyer
billions in return. “Mark epitomizes courage and intensity and isn’t afraid to be wrong,” Breyer said. “And he also made the decision in 2008 to hire Sheryl Sandberg (MBA 1995) . The combination of Mark and Sheryl is the single best team at a senior level in the... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Myers
- 03 Dec 2001
- What Do You Think?
What Happens When the Sumo Master Learns Judo?
non-business analogies to business. But one recent book, Judo Strategy, (HBSP,2001), by David Yoffie and Mary Kwak, provides interesting advice on how underpowered upstarts can compete against the sumo giants of their industries by... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 24 Mar 2016
- Blog Post
Learning to Code at Business School
much that I am considering pursuing coding more seriously as a potential career. But, at the very least, if I ever start my own company, I'll have the skills to create the website. Also, learning SQL is very valuable in a lot of jobs (though, you can learn that on... View Details
- Profile
Spencer Copeland
various countries' history, politics, and macroeconomic environment. We often hear closing remarks from section mates who grew up or worked extensively in the country. Hearing their firsthand experiences makes the case takeaways feel more tangible. If you could View Details
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Chiedu Onichabor
listening to a section mate's "left field" comment or question that added additional color and context or highlighted a previously undiscussed edge case to our discussion. If you could give one piece of View Details
- 05 Nov 2017
- Blog Post
What You Need to Know about SVMP
win!” - Olamide What advice would you give to someone who is considering applying? “I would say that SVMP is an opportunity that you can truly only benefit from. It is a once in a lifetime experience, and if... View Details
- Profile
Laura Mackay
ambitions, and providing thoughtful advice along the way. What are you most looking forward to in your career? I am very eager to apply all of my learnings from my time here at HBS to make a difference on a variety of levels. I hope to... View Details
- 25 Feb 2016
- Blog Post
Dealing with FOMO at HBS
She also spent three years in consulting at Monitor Group in San Francisco. We checked in with Britt to learn more about the FOMO phenomenon, and what advice she has for prospective students. Here’s what she thought you should know.... View Details
- 10 May 2017
- Research & Ideas
Amazon Web Services Changed the Way VCs Fund Startups
“The benefit is that [today] more firms are being funded,” says Nanda. “In the past, you would be less likely to fund a long-shot bet because it would not be profitable. Now, because it’s so cheap to start companies, you can be willing to View Details
- 22 Jul 2021
- News
Mentoring Fashion Startups in Singapore; Rising Star Accolades for Mid-Career Women
angel investing.” Ventura, who serves as an adviser and mentor at TaFF and TBFI, contributed to all seven virtual sessions, introducing the HBS alumni mentors, and sharing guidance and advice to the startups. A team from TBFI followed up... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 28 May 2019
- News
Alumni Achievement Awards 2019
no.” Fast money: “My husband, Barry, and I raised a million dollars in two weeks to start Bluemercury in 1999. The initial idea was to build an e-commerce company, but then we changed course and focused on freestanding beauty stores where you could get expert View Details
- 27 Sep 2006
- Research & Ideas
Report From Egypt: Studying Global Influences
was invited to give a talk on leadership at the American University of Cairo, the top English-language university in Egypt, for faculty, guests from the business community, and students in their emerging leaders program, so that was... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- Web
How to Onboard Recently Graduated MBAs - Recruiting
Insights & Advice 28 Apr 2025 How to Onboard Recently Graduated MBAs tag All Industries All Locations Recruiting Advice Recruiting Strategies For large numbers of Harvard Business School MBA graduates, the... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
Books: Winning the Influence Game
how to go about the business of influencing government," note the authors. By outlining approaches to government relations that other companies have found effective, the book gives managers a better understanding of how to influence... View Details
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
Breaking Free from Fear of Change
DeLong: His new book offers practical advice on how to identify and surmount obstacles that hamper career growth. Related Links Watch DeLong discuss selecting the right people Congratulations to Yoni (MBA '11) and Newton (OPM 39), who won... View Details
- 01 Dec 1998
- News
Year 2000 Computer Problem and You: Disaster for Some, Lessons for All
would be replaced. But instead we kept those programs, and to exploit improved technology, we added new ones. So the problem of date handling was never addressed. Now we know that an imperfection we're willing to tolerate today could remain with us far into the future.... View Details
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Cristina Ros Blankfein
ultimately want to end up takes away a lot of the pressure and stress. Do you have any advice for would-be entrepreneurs? I’m always hesitant to give advice because I think you... View Details
- 16 May 2015
- Blog Post
Using an MBA to Reimagine the Music Industry
your core values. If they can, then you say “yes” to the choice, you show up fired up and ready to give it your all, and continue exploring life! What advice do you have to someone thinking of applying? My... View Details
- 23 Feb 2009
- Research & Ideas
Creative Entrepreneurship in a Downturn
costs. Silicon and wafer cutting technologies that were rendered surplus after the semiconductor industry slowed down during the last recession were picked up by a fast-growing solar energy industry.Q: What advice would you View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Oct 2000
- News
The Entrepreneurial Venture
earning their MBAs, almost half had broken away from a rapidly changing corporate world beset by reorganization, downsizing, and recession. Of that group, the Bulletin asked four members of the class to share some of their views on sizing up and seizing opportunity.... View Details