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03 May 2019
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Giving Voice to Black and Hispanic Women

Edward Lewis (OPM 7, 1980) is the cofounder and chairman of Essence Communications, publisher of Essence and Latina magazines, and a senior advisor at Solera Capital. In this interview, he reflects on the impact of launching these two... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

24 Apr 2014
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Leading the way in times of crisis

After an unsuccessful run for mayor of New York in 2013, Lhota is now chief of staff at New York University Langone Medical Center, where he works closely with the CEO assisting in managing all activities associated with directing a complex medical center, and serves... View Details

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Credits

Credits Curator Caitlin E. Anderson Faculty Advisors Walter A. Friedman, Research Fellow and Co-Editor, Business History Review , Harvard Business School, J. Gunnar Trumbull, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard... View Details

01 Jun 2003
News

Unsung Hero

where, with her banking and diplomatic skills, she became a policy advisor to the State Department’s Counterterrorism Finance and Designation Unit. She trains foreign government officials and bankers on procedures for preventing money... View Details

Keywords: Finance

08 May 2018
Blog Post

Meet the Entrepreneurship Club

entrepreneur, “Pitch the Pit” time with student pitches, and a networking session which brings together students from HBS and other schools, entrepreneurs, investors, and potential advisors in a two-hour event. Throughout the month, HBS... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship

01 Oct 2001
News

The Eyes Have It: Business Plan Winners Pursue Global Vision

research in Nicaragua. Last spring, the plan designed by the LCAE team, whose advisors included Thomke, entrepreneurs, consultants, product designers, and ophthalmologists, was selected as the winning entry over ten other... View Details

Keywords: eyeglasses

04 Oct 2006
Lessons from the Classroom

Surviving Success: When Founders Must Go

developing Wily's technology, landing some important sales, and leading a strategic transformation of the company, David Strohm (MBA '80), a VC advisor on Wily's board, requested that Cirne step down to CTO and clear the way for an... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Technology

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Industrial Production & Materials - Business & Environment

technologies. At Athena Cleantech, we are helping companies minimize their carbon footprint while creating an ecosystem for sustainable technologies to scale rapidly.” Prashant Pundrik PLDA 9 Director, Athena Cleantech Pte. Ltd. Lisa Yao HBS MBA 2021 HBS Student... View Details

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Jolie Chow

right answer As an advisor to many Chinese media and technology companies making their IPOs, Jolie found herself "helping them position their companies and building business models. I liked this advisory role, but to be more... View Details

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Summer Venture in Management | MBA

but are not limited to: Serving in student government positions Leading a student association or club Volunteering in the community Working as a Residential Advisor (RA) Being a team captain or other forms of athletic leadership... View Details

01 Oct 1997
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Class of 1997 Graduates with Distinction

impressive debut with the participation of 160 students, 35 faculty, and numerous alumni and friends of the School. At the award ceremony, contest faculty advisor Professor William A. Sahlman shared the podium with Henry F. McCance (MBA... View Details

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Stamps Reading Room | About

activities that enrich the college experience. In addition, Roe—a 2012 HBS Alumni Achievement Award recipient—serves as a director of many private and public companies. Both Penny and Roe have been active members of the HBS Board of Dean’s View Details

09 Nov 2015
News

Chuck (MBA 1970) and Sue Fienning

served as a section correspondent since graduation. Raised in the Midwest by parents who believed in giving back to society, Fienning now lives in South Carolina where he serves as a senior advisor to Sumter Packaging Corporation, a firm... View Details

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MBA > Academic-experience > Joint Degree Programs > Engineering Sciences | MBA

Download Fact Sheet (PDF) Play Harvard MS/MBA Engineering Sciences Info Session video Play Video duration: 30:42 Curriculum Faculty & Advisors Admissions & Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions More Frequently Asked Questions What is... View Details

30 Sep 2015
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Looking to Rwanda’s Future

advisor at the private equity firm TA Associates. “They asked, ‘What do we need to do today to help us attract international investors in the future?’ They were considering investments in infrastructure, resources, and education that... View Details

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Dan Vallone

Professional Development office, I found a position with the Office of Innovation & Improvement in the Department of Education in Washington. It’s a relatively small team, but they play a key role in applying evidence-based approaches to education. I’ll be serving... View Details

Keywords: Financial Services; Nonprofit / Government

15 Aug 2019
Blog Post

The Social Enterprise Initiative at HBS

Investigation through the Special Advisor Program. After graduation, Matt participated in the HBS Leadership Fellows Program, joining the Boston Mayor’s Office as an Advisor to Mayor Tom Menino and staying... View Details

07 Jan 2025
Blog Post

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

Twist stepped down as CEO and into the Board Chair role at Ever/Body. She is now an advisor for other consumer health and wellness founders on strategic growth, fundraising, and organizational design. She also actively serves as interim... View Details

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John Oxtoby

history.” Under Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett’s leadership, John fulfilled roles with the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, chaired by Paul Volker, and the Jobs Council, chaired by GE CEO Jeff Immelt. “On the economic-policy... View Details

01 Jun 2022
News

Closing the 'Network Gap'

challenges in their model, including how to help advisees navigate the long list of potential advisors (the platform now recommends matches) and how to ensure advisors understand their impact (the platform... View Details

Keywords: April White

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