Attractions - Publications - Faculty & Research

14 Apr 2014
News

The Puzzle of Life

nonprofits, as well as individuals with an annual income of at least $200,000 or a net worth of at least $1 million, excluding the value of one's primary residence.) "It's essentially a form of equity crowdfunding," says Farquharson. "We see deals that we believe are... View Details

Keywords: Hanna, Julia; crowdfunding; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance

01 Dec 2022
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Flying High

idea that there is an enormous opportunity to make air travel better.” The startup saw space in the market between premium commercial airline options that were increasingly inconvenient and the ever-more expensive choice of private air travel. Countless entrepreneurs... View Details

Keywords: April White; aviation; airlines; entrepreneurship; leadership; innovation; Air Transportation; Transportation

06 Dec 2021
News

Monaco's Digital Transformation

with Euronext to manage a stock exchange in Monaco powered by blockchain. “The Prince said that he wants us to be the founding nation for progress, so we’re doing all we can to make sure the next generation will be attracted to Monaco,”... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

05 Nov 2013
News

Start-Ups Get a Start in New Orleans

a per capita basis—and there's no indication that has stopped. What's attracted them? "It is a very easy city in which to adopt new approaches," says Wilkins. "It's a very open city in which to take a risk. That's not often the case. It's... View Details

Keywords: New Orleans; Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services; Professional Services

01 Dec 2001
News

Corporate Governance Conference Addresses Global Challenges

region, as the gathering attracted over 170 attendees. McFarlan pointed out that fostering intellectual cooperation between HBS faculty and academics and practitioners throughout the world is an important goal of the School's Global... View Details

Keywords: Laura Singleton; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Management

04 Oct 2024
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On the Vineyard, Black Alumni Reconnect With Friends and HBS

Moore. “When you are accepted to HBS, you are a student for two years, but you become a part of this alumni community for life. This particular community is especially meaningful for us, and this reception was like a family reunion.” Indeed, that reunion spirit View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

02 Dec 2019
News

A Long-Standing Commitment to Global Understanding

of consistent support of the School that began not long after Barry graduated. At HBS, he says, “We need to attract people from around the world who have real experience and a desire to have an impact.” Happy with the direction the School... View Details

01 Jun 2015
News

The Military and the MBA

their peers,” he says. For Army Colonel Everett Spain (DBA 2014), who served in Kosovo and Iraq, it’s equally clear why military veterans are attracted to business school: “In business, you can continue to be a leader of character in an... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services; National Security and International Affairs; Government

01 Mar 2014
News

Insight: Yenball

grounds, so getting people to the park is key.) And for tourists looking to make the trek from Japan to catch a game, cities like New York and LA have the added benefit of offering an attractive destination. "It's obviously a long... View Details

Keywords: Morrell, Daniel; Masahiro Tanaka; Hideki Matsui; Isao Okada; business of sports; Arts, Entertainment

17 Feb 2015
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The First Five Years: Justin Pasquariello (MBA 2010)

difficulty keeping the heat or the lights on. Together with our headquarters team and researchers, I work with policy makers and policy groups to help develop and support better policies for young children.” What attracted you to this... View Details

Keywords: Health, Social Assistance

01 Mar 2006
News

Drive-In Nation

pressured to move quickly to improve its products and attract more buyers. Snow adds that in their factories, the Japanese often prefer to customize existing systems and equipment rather than installing the latest fancy technology. “Their... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; Retail Trade

01 Mar 2019
News

The HBS Fund

Joseph Badaracco and David Moss, taught and shared their research in the January 2019 week-long program, which also educates business executives and government officials about the importance of empowering and promoting women employees. The HBS Japan Research Center... View Details

01 Jun 2006
News

Bridging the Success Gap

explains that he didn’t so much leave his career but start on his longtime dream. “I was coming back home,” he says. Navarro launched the program with private foundation support after spending a year researching the concept and piloting a model. It soon View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

01 Jun 2008
News

Kash Rangan

carried away by the notion of gaining economic returns on their investments, not huge returns but some returns, as a way of forcing an efficient use of their capital. The shining example was microfinance, which provided attractive... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Finance

07 Oct 2014
News

Network Effect

McCance over dinner. “By the end of the dinner, I wasn’t a consultant anymore,” said Armour, now CAF’s president and CEO. Both men agree that Armour’s HBS connection as an alumnus and a former staffer made him an attractive candidate even... View Details

Keywords: Linda Kush

01 Oct 2002
News

Making a Difference

alumni donors, the program aims to expose students to the rewards and challenges of the public and nonprofit world, while providing the communities and organizations they serve with the benefits of their HBS training. It attracted more... View Details

01 Oct 1998
News

Supplying Demand

country, he says, "to see the stores as the customer sees them." Along with legions of price-conscious customers, Stemberg's office superstore concept has also attracted its share of imitators. Within two years of opening its doors,... View Details

Keywords: Paul Michelman

01 Jun 2013
News

Revitalizing America

educational videos. The line between business- oriented entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs is blurry and easily crossed. In fact, as I have seen in my research as part of the US Competitiveness Project at HBS, service is one way to enrich the business ecosystem... View Details