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- 22 Jul 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #7: Turning Waste Heat to Power
Climate Stories Episode #7: Turning Waste Heat to Power Episode 7 of Climate Stories focuses on Janice Tran and her first two years as CEO and co-founder of Kanin Energy. Trained as an accountant, the Canadian-born 35-year old daughter of Vietnamese refugees is driving... View Details
- 14 Oct 2010
- News
Jobs Bill Misses Mark
Sometimes good politics and good policy just don’t mix. Take the Small Business Jobs Act that President Obama recently signed, for example. A bill that purports to create jobs is good politics just before a midterm election. But HBS... View Details
- 03 Jun 2020
- Research & Ideas
Who Guarantees Your Workplace Is Safe for Return?
COVID-19 Business Impact Center (Harvard Business School) Lessons from Chinese Companies’ Response to Covid-19 (Harvard Business Review) What Quarantine Can Teach You About... View Details
- 17 Apr 2015
- News
A Driving Force for a Sustainable World
Fabienne Herlaut (MBA 1984) has strived for sustainability in the greater world and in her own life. The founder and managing partner of Ecomobilité Ventures, a 25 million multi-corporate venture fund based in France and committed to View Details
- April 2020
- Teaching Note
Indigo Agriculture: Harnessing Nature
By: Michael W. Toffel and James Barnett
Teaching Note for HBS No. 620-024. Indigo Agriculture used a digital-enabled research and development (R&D) process to launch its initial product, microbial coatings for agricultural seeds, which increase crop yields while reducing the need for fertilizers. In doing... View Details
- 01 Jan 2008
- News
John Doerr, MBA 1976
crisis is the most urgent problem facing our planet. It is critical that we accelerate the flow of investment into green technology.” As one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capitalists, John Doerr thinks big. Working side by... View Details
- September 1999 (Revised January 2000)
- Technical Note
Last Mile of Broadband Access, The: Technical Note
By: Jay O. Light, Lynda M. Applegate and Daniel J. Green
Provides an overview of broadband access technology. Includes technical overviews of cable, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite systems, and suggests the technical suitability of each to accommodate broadband applications. View Details
Light, Jay O., Lynda M. Applegate, and Daniel J. Green. "Last Mile of Broadband Access, The: Technical Note." Harvard Business School Technical Note 800-076, September 1999. (Revised January 2000.)
- September 2009 (Revised January 2012)
- Case
Suntech Power
Suntech, a Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and solar panels, is the third largest solar company in the world. About 90 percent of its sales have been in Europe—especially Germany and Spain. But with its new "pluto" technology, and with new governmental... View Details
Keywords: Solar Power; Renewable Energy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Competition; Market Entry and Exit; Business and Government Relations; Expansion; Strategy; Energy Industry; Green Technology Industry; China
Vietor, Richard H.K. "Suntech Power." Harvard Business School Case 710-013, September 2009. (Revised January 2012.)
- 21 Feb 2018
- News
Can Farming Save the Planet?
reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and sequestering large amounts of carbon dioxide in the ground. With his extensive background in green businesses, finance, and turnarounds, it seems almost inevitable that Wiviott would help found... View Details
- 06 Oct 2020
- News
Clearing the Path to Citizenship
cofounded Boundless Immigration, a Seattle-based startup that streamlines the processes for applying for a marriage green card—permission for a US citizen’s non-citizen spouse to live and work permanently in the United States—and US... View Details
Keywords: April White
- Web
2018 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity
Work Symposium. Laura Morgan Roberts has served on the faculties of Harvard Business School and Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change. Robin Ely is Diane Doerge Wilson Professor of View Details
- Web
Philip Hendrickson | Baker Library
International, a small furniture business in his home state of Wisconsin. Under his leadership, the firm grew rapidly and gained widespread recognition for its innovative designs. Phil went on to launch or support numerous successful... View Details
- 01 Jun 2007
- News
Steve Schwarzman
Schwarzman Illustration by Roberto Parada Last year the U.S. private-equity business set a number of impressive records: most money raised at $375 billion, most deals closed at 654, and biggest buyout ever at $38.9 billion. Of all the... View Details
- 29 May 2013
- Blog Post
Four Weeks on the Road with MBAs Across America
Social Club Grooming Company, not only brings people together across racial lines, but also brings people together to revitalize Detroit. Instead of throwing away hair trimmings, Sebastian works with Green Garage, the View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship
- 19 Sep 2016
- News
A Fresh Approach to Urban Farming
As CEO and cofounder of Comcrop, Niyati Gupta (MBA 2011) is helping local urban farmers in Singapore grow fresh, healthy produce using rooftop gardens that blend the techniques of aquaculture and hydroponics. In this interview, she talks about the challenge that... View Details
- 17 Oct 2022
- Blog Post
6 Things to Know About Sustainability at HBS
Sustainability is a core value at HBS, and we endeavor to build a healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive community. We know that environmental sustainability is of growing interest to our student community and teamed up with the HBS Sustainability Group... View Details
- Profile
Jennifer DeWhitt
Jennifer followed her year at Bain with work at Green Dot Public Schools in Los Angeles, a charter group that “takes over existing public schools and turns them around.” New perspectives on leadership Jennifer’s hands-on experience led to... View Details
- September 2023 (Revised November 2023)
- Case
Seeds of Innovation: GALY's Quest to Cultivate the Future of Agriculture in the Lab
By: George Serafeim and Michael Norris
In 2023, Luciano Bueno, CEO and founder of plant cell culture agriculture company GALY, was considering the best path forward for his company as he planned to pitch Series B investors. GALY, founded in 2019, aimed to produce cotton and other crops from cells grown in... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Green Technology; Goods and Commodities; Growth and Development Strategy; Science-Based Business; Entrepreneurship; Plant-Based Agribusiness; Business Startups; Decisions; Technological Innovation; Production; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Technology Industry; Boston; Sao Paulo
Serafeim, George, and Michael Norris. "Seeds of Innovation: GALY's Quest to Cultivate the Future of Agriculture in the Lab." Harvard Business School Case 124-017, September 2023. (Revised November 2023.)
- February 2020
- Supplement
Indigo Agriculture: Harnessing Nature
By: Michael W. Toffel and James Barnett
Indigo Agriculture used a digital-enabled research and development (R&D) process to launch its initial product, microbial coatings for agricultural seeds, which increase crop yields while reducing the need for fertilizers. In doing so, the company developed direct... View Details
Keywords: Operations; Supply Chain; Social Enterprise; Product Development; Distribution Channels; Business Strategy; Digital Platforms; Environmental Sustainability; Science-Based Business; Climate Change; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Green Technology Industry; United States; Massachusetts
- February 2024 (Revised March 2024)
- Teaching Note
X: The Foghorn Decision
By: Kyle Myers and Walter Frick
Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 618-060. View Details
Keywords: Alternative Energy; Energy Generation; Energy Sources; Climate Change; Green Technology; Selection and Staffing; Knowledge; Product Design; Product Development; Research and Development; Risk and Uncertainty; Science-Based Business; Innovation and Invention; Auto Industry; Biotechnology Industry; Chemical Industry; Computer Industry; Electronics Industry; Green Technology Industry; Technology Industry