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- 31 Jul 2016
- News
You Rang?
Beck, who then founded Hello Alfred, an affordable personal butler service, in September 2014. “We accidentally made Alfred for ourselves, to solve our problem,” Sapone told The Guardian for an article that follows one “Alfred” through a... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Fostering financial freedom for low-income individuals
Scott Cook (MBA 1976) wants to change lives through initiatives he created as cofounder of Intuit. These include the Intuit Tax Freedom Project, which provides free online tax preparation services for Americans who cannot afford to pay,... View Details
- 14 Feb 2017
- Blog Post
Why I Love My Job: Leticia Tavares On Marriott's Management Acceleration Program
working for a company with 30 brands and properties in more than 100 countries. Being part of a company with such a global footprint has also afforded me the opportunity to work with a diverse set of colleagues. I truly enjoy learning... View Details
- 08 Oct 2020
- News
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity
more tangible, meaningful way.” The release notes that the firm’s commitment will focus on promoting and expanding affordable housing and homeownership for underserved communities; growing Black- and Latinx-owned businesses; improving... View Details
- 01 Dec 2009
- News
Yurt Man
company, HOMErgent, see as ideal for disaster relief and globally sustainable affordable housing. “For less than $2,000, we can provide better housing than what most people in the world already have,” Zwern told the Los Angeles Times... View Details
- 12 Apr 2011
- News
Twelve Global Finalists Compete at HBS
'03 David Merle, MBA '03 Superdome building integrated photovoltaics India HBS Club of India Vikram Sharma, MBA '06 Crossover Energy sustainable energy services Latin America HBS Club of Brazil Thomaz Srougi, GMP 6 2009 Dr. Consulta View Details
Keywords: Multiple alumni
- Portrait Project
Sylvia Ko
physical constraints. My family could not afford travel, but I explored places you probably never heard of. I was on bed rest, but I led armies to conquer empires. My peers on the playground teased me for having “squinty eyes and yellow... View Details
- 01 Mar 2023
- News
Making Dreams Attainable
classroom. For these reasons, in particular, the School is continuing to strengthen its efforts to make the MBA Program ever more accessible and affordable for a wider array of students. The stories in this section showcase the work the... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Outside-the-box innovation for off-the-grid energy
model for delivering electricity to off-grid populations in the world. “There are 1.2 billion people who have no access to electricity,” Jaegle says. “Millions cannot afford grid power or rely on it; elementa uses proven technology in a... View Details
- 01 Jun 2017
- News
The New Venture Competition Crowns a New Crop
affordable in Africa through microfinance and mobile payments. Alumnus: Alexandre Skander Allegue, PLDA 18, 2015 Region: Africa Vention: A platform that allows businesses to design and order industrial equipment online. Alumnus: Etienne... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 25 Aug 2016
- News
Having an Impact on Development and Poverty Issues
Vikram Gandhi (MBA 1989) started Asha Impact to bring together successful business leaders and entrepreneurs to help India’s poor with affordable housing, financial inclusion, and access to energy. “India has 400 million people within the... View Details
- 15 Feb 2023
- News
Grand Ambitions in the Great Plains
that to happen. MK: I don't think that we as a world probably can afford to wait to deploy DAC or other carbon removal technology. At this point I think we need to try anything, even if it's not necessarily the best technology. DM: I'm... View Details
Frank A. Munsey
Frank Munsey revolutionized the publishing industry by bringing financial rigor to the business. Munsey was a pioneer in connecting advertising prices to circulation volume making large-scale magazine production affordable and profitable.... View Details
Keywords: Publishing & Print Media
- 19 Sep 2022
Behind the Scenes of Writing a Case Study
"How can start-ups in emerging markets compete against established global giants?" Join Professor Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Khalid Al Omran as they discuss Professor Casadesus-Masanell’s recent series of case studies on Maestro Pizza, a company that opened its first... View Details
- Portrait Project
Nelly-Ange Kontchou
questions? Check. Gifts? Check. I smile to myself. I am quite literally walking in my purpose: to increase the accessibility and affordability of quality surgical care in Cameroon. The red soil got its way – I am home again. View Details
- Portrait Project
Tomiwa Igun
who could afford diesel-powered generators. Conditioned to expect inconsistent electricity supply, my life was impacted in many ways. At home, I could not study at night until my father returned to turn on the generator. At boarding... View Details
- 01 Mar 2003
- News
All in a Day's Work
throughout Massachusetts, creating some 4,200 affordable homes and more than 1,100 jobs. Colorful masks made by a community cultural center decorate the office walls, and there’s good news for a Monday morning: a coworker has brought in... View Details
Robert F. Six
Six transformed Continental Airlines from a one-route “puddle-jumper” into one of the world’s major airlines. He is credited with dramatically expanding air travel by being one of the first executives to introduce low and discounted airfares. Through his efforts,... View Details
Keywords: Transportation
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
A Healthy Profit
Royal Caribbean puts each into action. CONSUMER HEALTH Royal Caribbean created an eight-step Outbreak Prevention Plan to stop gastrointestinal illnesses, which includes screening guests and crew prior to boarding. “A cruise line cannot View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 01 Sep 2014
- News
Kresge’s Afterlife
University’s associate manager of recycling and waste. “That’s especially true when recycling allows needy organizations to receive goods they couldn’t afford otherwise.” Below, we track a few of the donations to see where Kresge Hall... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell