Generative Models - Publications - Faculty & Research

14 Jun 2023
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Dean Datar Meets with Alumni in East Asia

and economic inclusion—and then sharing that research with students, practitioners, policy makers, and the general public to affect meaningful change. Addressing society's rapid move to digital platforms, Dean Datar said, "As you look at... View Details

23 May 2019
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Tracy P. Palandjian, MBA 1997

at an early age. These guiding principles have served her—and society—exceptionally well. “I have always enjoyed bridging worlds— across cultures, sectors, and disciplines. through social finance, i bring this sensibility to building new View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

01 Mar 2024
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The Internet's Next Frontier

While the Crypto, Fintech, and Web3 Lab—one of 13 labs contained within Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute—might not have the Bunsen burners and test tubes found in science and engineering labs, it does share a philosophical construct: it is a sandbox—an... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

01 Mar 2024
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Counter Intelligence

big believer in focusing on the job that you do, and I’ve always wanted to be the best at whatever that was,” says Christou, who did well enough that he was soon promoted to assistant general manager. It was the first step on the way to a... View Details

Keywords: Amy Crawford

01 Sep 2023
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Made in Italy

culminated during the January term in Italy, where students learned about the roots of capitalism and how the renowned House of Medici devised accounting standards still used today. “The original economic miracle—the model of... View Details

Keywords: April White

21 May 2024
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A New Chapter

of instructional materials; and lack of electricity and basic infrastructure,” Wolf explains. The model is simple yet compelling: The nonprofit partners with national and local government, and hires and trains local employees. Primary... View Details

Keywords: Catherine O’Neill Grace; photo by Cayce Clifford

09 Feb 2021
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Investing in Entrepreneurship

Scientific), to name a few. As a founder and managing general partner of Venrock Associates, he led the venture investments of the Rockefeller family during a 45-year career. Now retired and serving on numerous corporate and philanthropic... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

01 Mar 2024
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The War Within

Many communities view mental health disorders as a symbol of weakness, and older generations distrust the psychiatric system with cause. Prior to 1991, the Soviets used it as a suppressive tool, diagnosing dissidents with mental illness... View Details

Keywords: Janelle Nanos; illustration by Daniel Bejar

01 Oct 1999
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Banking on Success

suspect some companies that appear to be really out of sight today will look like they were fairly priced. Obviously others will turn out to be flashes in the pan. As in any other industry, there will be winners and losers, but the bottom line is that at some point,... View Details

Keywords: Deborah E. Blagg

12 Mar 2021
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My Favorite Case

finding out how other people actually think—those other people being the customers or clients you hope to do business with. The Dollar General case has a lot to say about the political schism in America today. Folks just don’t take the... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Sep 2023
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End Game

Illustration by James Steinberg In the 1960s and 1970s, as the environmental movement dawned in the United States, a new generation of activist-minded entrepreneurs appeared. Among them were companies like Body Shop, Aveda, Tom’s of... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Miscellaneous Store Retailers; Retail Trade

22 Sep 2022
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The Beauty Guide

seek diverse, young talent and to teach the next generation of leaders how to take control of their careers.” It is important to Freyre, a Latina herself, that she should provide guidance within a culture that greatly respects and values... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

01 Jun 2023
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An Engine of Innovation

Startup life can often feel like a solo sport, says Matt Segneri (MBA 2010), the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Executive Director of the Harvard Innovation Labs: “What the three labs in our ecosystem do is to make building a venture something that happens within a truly... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

01 Dec 2018
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In My Humble Opinion: Growth Investor

Genesee & Wyoming, a railroad holding company. “It was a complex deal, and our thesis generated some uncertainty, but when we sold our assets a year later we had almost doubled our money.” Favorite PD investment: An eight-unit apartment... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

07 Apr 2015
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Warrior Spirit

business opportunity is that martial arts is the only sport in Asia with broad appeal and local relevance,” says Cui, noting that the Asian world as a whole (with the possible exceptions of Japan and South Korea) generally lacks the 24/7... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment; Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries; Arts, Entertainment; Technical and Trade Schools; Educational Services

01 Jun 1998
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Simmons Family Endows Professorship

Dean Kim B. Clark noted, "Roy and Tibby Simmons have been wonderful role models for their children, community, and business associates. It is a privilege for HBS to have a chair that recognizes this truly amazing family." A Deep Regard... View Details

03 Nov 2023
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Global Networking Night; Sweden Club Holds Climate Forum

opened the forum with a video message offering reasons to be optimistic on climate if leaders can act quickly. “It’s going to take a lot of money and new models of risk allocation,” said Spar. “We need leaders in this space who can be... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

24 Jan 2020
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Clayton M. Christensen Dies at 67

students and colleagues,” says Dean Nitin Nohria. “His research and writings transformed the way aspiring MBAs, industries, and companies look at management. He was a beloved professor and role model whose brilliant teaching and wisdom... View Details

01 Jun 2022
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A Sustainable Solution for Fashion

emissions are produced by the industry, and the amount of textile waste generated each year could fill 20,000 football stadiums, Theuerkauf explains, adding that, “even in 2022, excess inventory is still put in landfills and burned.” To... View Details