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- 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
- 28 May 2014
- News
Leveling the Playing Field for all Learners
has been an inequity in terms of preparing for college. By working with us to create not just a free tool—that’s ‘hey, if you can’t afford the fancy stuff, here’s the free one’-- but making the best thing that also happens to be free, I... View Details
- Portrait Project
Lou DiLorenzo
weekend to make sure that my sisters and I could afford college. For others it was the gentle push of a casual remark that challenged my thinking or a suggestion that I try something I thought was impossible. I would not be the person... View Details
- 01 Dec 2011
- News
Faculty Research Online
employees they hire and the way they socialize those employees. See http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6795.html. Making the Case for Consumer-Driven Health Care Even as “Obamacare” becomes an issue in the 2012 presidential election, policymakers continue the debate on how best... View Details
- 03 Feb 2021
- News
Power Play
Courtesy Rahul Advani Courtesy Sara Graziano Courtesy Chris Smith Courtesy Rahul Advani Courtesy Sara Graziano Courtesy Chris Smith When Rahul Advani (MBA 2004) began his investment career in 1997, focused on the energy sector, he thought a future of accessible and... View Details
Keywords: Maureen Harmon
- 27 Apr 2017
- News
Enabling a Transformational Educational Experience
impact people’s lives on a large scale,” he explains. “I’m excited about improving access to affordable health care globally and especially in South Asia, where I’m from.” As an undergraduate at the Birla Institute of Technology and... 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
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Addressing the housing needs of India’s poor
community engagement, design, and affordability as the key elements of improving housing conditions for the poor. It provides an alternative to traditional models of mass-housing developments that lead to social exclusion. “We envisioned... View Details
- Portrait Project
Lourdes Long
rechargeable battery. My human energy will drive this necessary change, navigating and combating entrenched interests. My passion will be a spark of electricity that inspires others to join me in developing cleaner, safer, more affordable... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
The Digital Transformation Of Health Care
making it possible for health care officials to better track and curtail the spread of illnesses. And telemedicine is helping to transform the quality, accessibility, and affordability of health care. Over this past year, the pandemic has... View Details
- 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
- 24 Jul 2019
- Blog Post
Growing the Seeds of an Early-Stage Startup
under-invest in recruiting diligence. I was enthralled by the opportunity for many reasons. For one, I wanted to be in a startup with fewer than 10 people so that I could witness first-hand what it takes to build a company from scratch – I would be employee number 5.... View Details
- 24 Apr 2020
- News
Spreading the Love
workforce protection. The company will continue to make the shields, but is now refocused on prototyping disposable gowns and protective coverings, which represent the most urgently needed PPE. The challenge, Rose says, is finding an adequate supply of non-woven... View Details
- 01 Feb 2000
- News
William Jones: Builder with a Mission
properties are being rehabilitated both privately and through nonprofit programs, and residents volunteer their labor to help with face-lifts. A commercial developer has recently proposed an office complex and a plan for 135 affordable... View Details
Keywords: Thomas Frick
- 01 Sep 2014
- News
3-Minute Briefing: Mark Pincus (MBA 1993)
many times when you’re dealing with imperfects. People say don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. The flip side is, don’t let good be good enough. If you have dysfunction in a key area, you can’t afford to leave it there, no matter how... View Details
- Portrait Project
Israt Tarin
mother was a brilliant student her recitation of William Wordsworth’s “Daffodils” drew crowds of far-flung villagers to the school grounds. Yet, poverty and patriarchy meant she would be married at the age of sixteen while her brothers were 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
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
Water for Life
for reliable, affordable water service. Nearly two of every three gallons of water pumped through the dilapidated distribution system were lost or stolen. Desperate for a remedy, the Philippine government invited the private sector to... View Details
- 10 Nov 2022
- News
Peloton Founder Starts His Next Trek
A funding. "You might buy your first rug from Home Depot or Walmart, and then maybe later you're able to afford something from a place like Pottery Barn," Foley told Axios. "And then, just a fairly small number of people get to work with... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Ron Shaich (MBA 1978)
Ron Shaich’s (MBA 1978) first venture, a cookie shop in downtown Boston, evolved into Au Bon Pain. His latest—Panera Cares—allows customers to pay only what they can afford at the popular restaurants he owns, Panera Bread. There’s a box... View Details