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Rob Self
there’s a singular theme of continuity: sustainability. “It started with the Boy Scouts,” he says. Originally intended as a way for Rob and his father to have fun on weekends (eventually joined by his two brothers), Scouting “gave me an appreciation for how View Details
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (A)
Keywords: Beauty and Cosmetics Industry; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry
Fruhan, William E., Jr. "American Distilling Co. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 281-008, July 1981. (Revised December 1984.)
- 19 Jan 2017
- News
Finding Purpose in Profit
trail running, hiking, surfing, skiing, or mountaineering,” she says. “My husband and I have climbed many of the world’s most beautiful mountains together, including the highest mountain or molehill in each of the 50 states and four of... View Details
- Blog
Lessons from Jazz in the Live Online Classroom
around the corner." For more information on how you can apply the experience of master jazz improvisers to your own leadership journey, check out Barrett's book, Yes to the Mess, Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz. Check out how the team moved this View Details
- 01 Mar 2011
- News
The Rankings Game
numbers. The Economist also gathers data on the percentage of international and female students and the number of languages offered. Meaningless Beauty Contests? BusinessWeek fired the first shot in what became a media ranking “arms race”... View Details
- 12 Aug 2008
- First Look
First Look: August 12, 2008
2001. In 1990 the German consumer goods company Benkiser began acquiring fragrance and cosmetics brands with the intent of developing a beauty business. These included the long-established, but relatively small, U.S. fragrance company... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 11 Feb 2019
- Research & Ideas
The Business of Saving the Planet
During Globalization WavesCapitalism has created much wealth, but at the cost of massive ecological destruction. This has been particularly severe in Latin America over the past century. Yet the last three decades have also seen a wave of businesses across sectors... View Details
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
The Sky’s the Limit
pilot’s license when he was just 17 years old, after training in his dad’s antique 1946 Piper J-3 Cub. “It was just a beautiful plane,” he recalls. “I fell in love with flying.” Alhough he considered a career in aviation, he lacked... View Details
- 01 Dec 2010
- News
Beacon of Liberty
Kashmir Photo courtesy Sharjeel Kashmir It’s a beautiful morning in Jersey City as I stretch after my regular jog in Liberty State Park. I marvel that this is my neighborhood and my view. In front of me, the Hudson River lies at the feet... View Details
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Winners & Success Stories | New Venture Competition
relationship between the business and its customers. @hoc’s Persistent Communications technology creates a continuous Channel of communication between a company and its customers. Birchbox Hayley Barna , MBA 2010 Katia Ververis , MBA 2010 Birchbox is a new concept in... View Details
- 23 Feb 2018
- Blog Post
How to thrive as an Introvert at HBS
opportunities are endless here. However, if you are like me, this is also the place for you. One of the beauties of having a large class is that there are people here with all different types of personalities and interests.I won’t lie –... View Details
- 01 Jun 2025
- News
Barbie: Reviving a Cultural Icon at Mattel
in their products and communication, especially as part of a transformation. Enter Barbie, which had been grappling throughout the 2000s with softer sales as a result of perceptions of problematic beauty standards and gender stereotypes.... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Family Dynamic
mentoring are two of the biggest obstacles to entrepreneurs here.” Keep an eye out for: Burgreens, a healthy, fast-casual startup that sources sustainable ingredients from local farms. Beyond Bali: “Indonesia has so many beautiful places.... View Details
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Roads to Recovery
parking will be unnecessary, thanks to a combination of "data-driven decision-making with autonomous driving, to deliver mobility on demand." Meanwhile, gas taxes, peak-use fees, and public transportation can free up roads. "There's View Details
- 01 Mar 2013
- News
Sea of Dreams
But I can't say that without thinking about the families who depend on the shipyard's wages. And I understand the desire to trade up to something bigger, as Von Allmen, who already owned a somewhat smaller yacht, was doing. Today I am the proud owner of a View Details
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Andrew Kinard
as a business-school student." "Looking back," Andrew says, "I can see that the beauty of the section experience is that you get to know people you wouldn't have met before. You're exposed to cultures you wouldn't have... View Details
- 29 Jan 2025
- Blog Post
Finding professional purpose: Building an impactful career that reflects your values with Lisa Tanzer (MBA 1993)
Life is Good, I led a lifestyle apparel brand dedicated to spreading optimism. Later, I joined Katie Couric Media as President of Katie Couric Media Marketplace, where we collaborated with purpose-driven brands. More recently, I served as CEO of a private equity-backed... View Details
- 08 Feb 2018
- Blog Post
WesTrek: A Recap of the Largest Professional Trek at Harvard Business School
rethink my perspective on my job search going forward. Finally, I made some great friends among classmates, which helped really tie together the whole unique experience." The ‘WesTrekkers’ arrived in San Francisco on a beautiful... View Details
Keywords: Technology
- 25 Apr 2016
- Blog Post
Attending HBS to Grow the Family Business
AMAZING company), that I took a close look at where I wanted to be in the long term. After much self-reflection, I realized my heart was still with my family business. I packed up my bags in beautiful Portland, OR and headed home to... View Details
- 01 Dec 2015
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Joss Kent (MBA 1997)
effort to relocate 100 rhinos from South Africa, where poaching is a constant threat, to safer havens in Botswana. “It’s a very raw experience to be close with a large wild animal,” he says. “Our lives are often very removed from the rhythms of nature and both the... View Details
Keywords: April White