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- 18 Nov 2021
- News
Strength in Numbers
Their solution? The Goodness Web, a nonprofit that finds its strength in connection, through “a web of people who can aggregate resources—whether that is philanthropic dollars or contacts—to do good, better,” Swartz explains. Currently in... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Net Gains
and digital media presence. "We've seen what can happen decades later when you make an investment in a country." So where is the NBA's next China? Tatum offers three of the league's growing international markets and explains how the NBA... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 01 Dec 1999
- News
Hawes Family Funds New Classroom Building
had invested in was struggling, Hawes's sense of obligation to his investors took him and his family to Tampa to work with the failing enterprise. "It took us a year and a half," he recalled with characteristic enthusiasm, "but we fixed... View Details
- 04 Nov 2014
- News
Fundación México en Harvard Celebrates 25 Years
programs, to full scholarships for all doctoral programs—to more than 500 students, including 45 HBS students. This year, the Fundación is providing funding to 60 graduate students across the University. “We are investing in education,... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 01 Sep 2016
- News
Advancing the Vision for HBS
As chair of The Harvard Business School Campaign, I have seen firsthand its impact on advancing key HBS priorities, including field-based learning, HBX, global research, the Harvard Innovation Labs, and financial aid. The philanthropic... View Details
- 09 Oct 2019
- News
Building a Tradition of Giving
deeper philanthropic engagement. From there, his giving has followed a familiar trajectory, according to Inside Philanthropy (paywall): Driven by his own personal inspiration, Sternlicht’s giving has become increasingly targeted on... View Details
- 15 Apr 2022
- News
Funding His Purpose
investments to both nonprofit and for-profit social impact companies. It also offers philanthropic fund management, and it partnered with a for-profit consulting firm that focuses on responsible View Details
- 01 Oct 2002
- News
Andrew H. Tisch
brother and cousin, that forms the Office of the President at Loews' Manhattan headquarters. Among his primary responsibilities are watching over several major real estate investments and working closely with the CEOs of several... View Details
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
Floor It
including venture-based approaches that consider the ROI necessary to attract investors. “Delivering philanthropic and investment dollars into the areas with the most potential for accelerating cures is our... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna; illustration by Mengxin Li
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
Environmental Impact
Susan Rasinski McCaw (MBA 1988) and Craig McCaw As Susan Rasinski McCaw (MBA 1988) has discovered, HBS is a place not only where students and faculty members can pursue their passions, but also where alumni can leverage their View Details
- 15 Oct 2024
- News
Ratan Tata, Visionary Business Leader, Dies at 86
Ratan Tata (AMP 71, 1975), who was one of India’s most admired leaders, died on October 9, in Mumbai. The Tata Group announced his death in a statement. He served as chairman and chief executive of the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012, during which time profits multiplied... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
A More Perfect Union
like a venture philanthropy investor group, where members invest time and money to support organizations and candidates that align with its principles. Those include protecting and renewing democracy, promoting fact- and evidence-based... View Details
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
Extraordinary People
pianist. Meeting with colleagues at Baupost. Enjoying a Red Sox game with his wife, Beth. For 30 years, Seth Klarman has exercised an investment strategy of evaluating businesses based on their worth and of seeking out bargains. “It’s... View Details
Keywords: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment; Finance; Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services
- 16 Dec 2016
- News
Kurt (MBA 1967) and Louise Wulff
background in oil and gas with his management education to become an oil analyst first at Arthur D. Little and then Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette. In 1987, he founded McDep, LLC, which conducts independent energy investment research.... View Details
- 01 Jan 2012
- News
Franklin P. “Pitch” Johnson Jr., MBA 1952
Founding Partner, Asset Management Company Download Johnson profile (pdf) Return to Alumni Achievement Awards main page TIMELINE 1928 Born, Quincy, Illinois 1950 Earns BS, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University 1962 Launches Draper and Johnson View Details
- 01 Mar 2003
- News
A Casual Approach to Success
to Hellman & Friedman, LLC, the well-respected private equity investment firm he cofounded (with Tully Friedman) in 1984. Hellman is one of the Bay Area’s most successful investment bankers, generous... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- 01 Dec 1999
- News
Q & A: Herb Kohl
one hundred grocery and department stores. Kohl focused on philanthropic activities after selling the business in 1979 and purchased the NBA Milwaukee Bucks in 1985. Elected to the Senate seat vacated by William Proxmire (MBA '40) in... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- 01 Sep 2012
- News
Results and Recognition
became section fund chair in 2009. As a result, he has achieved a 31 percent increase in Section C’s annual participation. Thayer and Joe O’Brien Thayer and Joe O’Brien (MBA 1992) When making philanthropic decisions, Thayer and Joe... View Details
- 15 Dec 2024
- News
After Ozempic
industry, philanthropic efforts, and potentially global health for years to come. The difference inside the company already feels like “night and day,” says Mulroney, who’s been there since 2004. At that point, Novo Nordisk had been... View Details
- 01 Jun 2013
- News
Alumni Books
Levenson Keohane (MBA 2000) (McGraw-Hill) With in-depth coverage of cutting-edge social programs and philanthropic initiatives, Keohane shows how social entrepreneurship has radically transformed the nonprofit, private, and public... View Details