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Juan Pablo Moncayo

Sachs. The perfect transition to a new career path Following the advice of SEO mentors, JP visited HBS in 2007. "I fell in love with the campus," he says. "I thought the case method made... View Details

Keywords: Financial Services

24 Mar 2023
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Exploring Talent Markets; Aid for Turkey

Thorek/Scott & Partners. Profesor Ethan Bernstein Speaks to the HBS Club of Toronto Club president Suzanne Kwok (MBA 2015) says the discussion focused on the fundamental shift in the way people view their careers and how they can use... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Chris Wilson-Byrne

Although Chris Wilson-Byrne studied chemistry as an undergraduate, he found his first research experiences disappointing. "I realized that I liked working with people, with teams," Chris says. On the advice of friends, he... View Details

01 Sep 2009
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Remembering “Mr. Harvard”

he acquired the struggling firm of Kidder, Peabody & Co. Thus began Gordon’s 65-year career at Kidder, which he helped lead to prominence as one of the top underwriting and M&A firms in the world, while also imparting trusted financial... View Details

01 Dec 2015
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How Do I Get Your Job?

slot in the slate? Maybe. It comes back to the curation aspect of this business. It’s very different from the search engine method of figuring out what’s worth watching. MB: Any advice for students or alumni considering a View Details

05 Nov 2017
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What You Need to Know about SVMP

“It is actually so fascinating to me how our cohort became so close in just one week. The SVMP community is truly a family. During the week, we started a GroupMe and still use it to this day! Whenever I need interview tips, resume edits, general View Details

10 Mar 2021
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New Releases: Alumni and Faculty Books, Podcasts

companies in South Africa and abroad, and sheds a light on the harsh realities of corporate environments. Drawing on her years of experience and research, the author argues that many young Black professionals struggle early on in their View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

02 Feb 2016
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A Summer Internship in General Management

previously. How did you go about securing your summer internship? I first learned about the General Mills internship at a company presentation during a career day in October. I signed up for additional coffee chats offered by the company... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

06 Oct 2021
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Latinx Women in the Spotlight: Amy Hernandez Turcios (MBA 2020)

what “finance” was, let alone “investment banking.” As a first-gen student I learned from my surroundings, figured out how to navigate the wild Wall Street recruiting process, and started my career as an investment banking analyst after... View Details

08 Nov 2019
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Staying Connected to the Harvard Veterans Community After HBS

during an on-campus visit before I applied, and I also connected with HBS's Armed Forces Alumni Association (AFAA) through their club web page. Through the page, I was able to speak directly with AFAA Veterans for admissions advice and... View Details

01 Oct 1998
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Value Added

the firm's culture as well as to nurture its leadership by overseeing career development and appointing the heads of our offices and practice groups." Looking ahead, Gupta observes that despite the current wave of megamergers, "We believe... View Details

Keywords: James E. Aisner

01 Jan 2012
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Franklin P. “Pitch” Johnson Jr., MBA 1952

also as an insightful manager, a man of high ethical standards, and a team player. He provides more than money—quite often, his advice and counsel have been the key elements that helped entrepreneurs transform a good idea into a great... View Details

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Africa - Global Activities 2021

fortunate to receive scholarships from both institutions, as well as summer fellowships that have made it feasible for her to explore career options. “Without the financial assistance, it would have been impossible for me to pursue this... View Details

16 Feb 2021
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The Rise of The Sixes: Interview with CEO and Founder Franci Girard

who have watched me grow in my career and supported me on this journey.” Commit to the Entrepreneurial Journey When asked for any advice Girard would share with fellow alumni and students considering... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Consumer Products / Retail

07 Mar 2014
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Let’s Go! Highlights from the Dynamic Women in Business Conference

topic, such as “Socially Aware Investing,” “Career Switching 101,” and “Education Reform.” Panelists included representatives from the Environmental Defense Fund, Amazon, PBS, Twitter, and more. Many of the panelists were HBS alumnae and served as an inspiration for... View Details

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Rowan Clarke

Rowan Clarke (he/him) began his academic career at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s in economics. While working on the latter degree, he started to win research grants and... View Details

13 Oct 2015
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LGBTSA Spotlight: Alterrell Mills

school. To be a successful general manager is to know your blind spots, and I wanted an opportunity to develop those areas with less career risk. As such, I was drawn to HBS’ learning environment because I thought it would be the best way... View Details

01 Sep 2017
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Ink: Miami’s Dark Neon Era, the Language of Success, and Getting Psyched Up

omniscience. And you’re reading it thinking, ‘Wow, I’m in the minds of the mobsters.’ ” Personal Pick Chainsaw The Notorious Career of Al Dunlap in the Era of Profit-at-Any-Price by John A. Byrne “It’s about the rise and fall of this... View Details

Keywords: April White; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

01 Jun 1998
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Wanted: Leaders for the New Millennium

Millennium, a Web-based brochure (www.hbs.edu/about/leaders) for college students - particularly nonbusiness majors. The brochure describes the exciting aspects of business, explains how individuals can wield positive influence through organizational leadership, and... View Details

Keywords: Cindy Olnick

18 Oct 2016
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China, artificial intelligence, and Jim Breyer

A venture capitalist with a career spanning three decades and a net worth of $2.6 billion is certain to have had a few big fish escape his hook over the years. For Jim Breyer (MBA 1987) of Breyer Capital, the Moby Dick that haunts him... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Myers

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