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- 28 Apr 2020
- Blog Post
A Crash Course in Saving a Family Business
developing her own startup, Pepperpot Tea Company, as a participant in the i-lab’s Venture Incubation Program. Han reached out to Endline again for guidance after launching Bean&Bean’s e-commerce site, and their Zoom mentoring... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
A Quiet Force: Remembering Jay Light
1982), Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase, says, “Jay earned tremendous respect from his students. He was strong and analytical, yet with a big heart and great character—a force of nature, but in a subtle way.” Light’s leadership could also be found in his dedication... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
Closing the 'Network Gap'
Schrier. Interviews with potential advisees helped the cofounders create a viable business model. The Equity Network would be a mentor marketplace to give the next generation of Black, Latinx, and Native American business leaders greater... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 10 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
Leading with Creative Problem Solving: Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967)
While in this role, I worked with executives across several companies and ultimately accepted a job offer from one of them, also an HBS grad. They became a demanding mentor who offered guidance, helping me to mature as a manager, develop... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 25 Aug 2016
- Blog Post
Why I Almost Didn’t Apply to HBS
resemble Kobe Bryant** My pride swelled. I puffed out my chest, and said: “You know what. I’ll consider it.” Deep down, I was nervous. I didn’t want to disappoint my mentors or mentees who believed in me. I didn’t want to let down my... View Details
- 14 Jan 2014
- News
Spreading the Seeds of Entrepreneurship
each day Provides 2 high school credits Uses area businesses as classrooms Visits dozens of area businesses each year Hosts 50 to 60 guest speakers each year Provides an opportunity for each student to start his/her own business Provides a View Details
- 10 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
Leading with Creative Problem Solving: Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967)
marketing professor where I gained deep exposure to the management and decision processes of executives. While in this role, I worked with executives across several companies and ultimately accepted a job offer from one of them, also an HBS grad. They became a... View Details
- 04 Dec 2019
- News
Skydeck Live: The Case for Funding Female Founders
you know, it’s great to mentor. It’s important to mentor and support one another regardless of age or socioeconomic background in something that drives your passion. You don’t want to mentor somebody in... View Details
- 01 Jun 2011
- News
Howard Stevenson: The Personal Side
Howard. By asking me the right questions, with humor and humility, he led me to make good decisions in my life. He mentored me without me realizing it.” — Stephanie Noone, HBS Development Officer “If there’s ever a fallen sparrow writhing... View Details
- 18 Feb 2014
- News
Stick with Plan A
founded the HBS entrepreneurship program. "Howard has been a mentor and close friend since I first met him in 1992, when I was taking his class as a second-year elective," says Maddy. "He went on to supervise the field study that led to... View Details
- 21 Aug 2012
- Research & Ideas
How to Sink a Startup
founder might not like. Also, it's important to remember that in the key areas of relationships, roles, and rewards—the "Three Rs" of momentous early choices made within the founding team—many decisions come at the outset, often before any View Details
Keywords: by Garry Emmons
- 16 Sep 2020
- Blog Post
Turning a Moment into a Movement: How the Anti-Racism Fund Co-Founders are Fighting Racism and Encouraging Other Companies to Do Their Part
leadership,” said Kenneth. In Kenneth’s work in venture capital, he is seeing efforts to address this through cross-firm mentorship. Helping junior level employees find mentors with shared lived experiences is important for their future... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
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Student Spotlight: From Nigeria to HBS: Reigniting My Passion for Healthcare Innovation - Blog: Health Supplement
firms like Moderna and Lexeo Therapeutics to diving into the complexities of U.S. healthcare strategy, each course reshaped my perspective. But it was Innovating in Healthcare that truly stood out. The class not only allowed me to dream about starting my own venture... View Details
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Field Course: Life Sciences Venture Creation - Course Catalog
Grading The course is highly focused on ensuring each team’s venture evolves towards success criteria unique to their needs based on indication, modality, and requirements. Session participation, including working directly with industry View Details
- 23 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
How I Sourced My Internship Outside of the US: Abena Nyantekyi-Owusu
Nyantekyi-Owusu. “I heard this recommendation from my personal mentors as well but spending the summer in the US didn’t set me on fire. It didn’t give me that buzz. My intuition told me to look for opportunities with startups in Africa,... View Details
- 26 Jan 2017
- News
Finding a Path out of Poverty
provides a mentoring network to let students explore a variety of careers. It also funds leadership camps for students and provides financial education to students and young adults in the community. “After starting out with only my... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
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Morse and Polaroid’s Creative Ethos | Baker Library
observation aptly characterizes her own abilities as an inspiring mentor and leader. In her short life, she contributed to major developments in a pioneering photographic technology and rose to be a chief consultant of a groundbreaking... View Details
- 26 Apr 2011
- News
BioMine Strikes Gold
HBS graduates. As the winning entry, BioMine was awarded a $25,000 cash prize. Every finalist team received mentoring from an HBS faculty member prior to the judging and participated in on-campus sessions during the finals. The finals of... View Details
- 25 Jan 2019
- Blog Post
Not Waiting for Progress: Diversity and Inclusion in the Film Industry
explains, “and, ultimately, to bring more diverse perspectives to conversations that determine how our companies and communities are governed.” As someone who “began thinking like a mentor in high school,” Diamond says his take on... View Details
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Field Course: Venture Capital Journey - Course Catalog
raising VC or – under the supervision of a VC mentor or faculty member – independent, self-guided thesis development focused on a particular sector. Networking / Site Visits – students will meet in the field with VC partners and... View Details