Entrepreneurs - Publications - Faculty & Research

02 Dec 2010
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Ten Rules for Entrepreneurs

entrepreneurs from the late 1990s and winnowed the lot down to three: Marla Malcolm Beck, Chris Michel, and Marc Cenedella. From their stories, he derived key lessons learned, often the hard way, as they built successful businesses,... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Management; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

February 2012 (Revised May 2012)
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The China Entrepreneurs Forum

By: William C. Kirby, G.A. Donovan and Tracy Yuen Manty

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; China

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13 Jul 2015
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Empowering entrepreneurs in Africa

Maimouna Diakhaby (MBA 2016), who came to HBS because of its leadership focus, plans to return to Africa to help empower deprived communities through entrepreneurship. (Published July 2015) View Details

17 Feb 2020
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How Entrepreneurs Can Find the Right Problem to Solve

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Grand Challenges for Entrepreneurs

What resources should I consult for my course work for Grand Challenges for Entrepreneurs? Begin your research with the resources suggested below. Need help? ... View Details

10 Jul 2023
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Advice to Underestimated Entrepreneurs

01 Feb 1999
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Entrepreneurs Speak at HBS

Richard Branson, the British entrepreneur, corporate titan, and death-defying balloonist, touched down at HBS last fall to share his wit and wisdom with a large Burden Hall audience. Branson, founder and chairman of the Virgin Group, a London-based global empire of... View Details

10 Aug 2009
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Helping 27 Million Entrepreneurs

Keywords: Karen Mills, MBA '77; Government

04 Feb 2020
Cold Call Podcast

Why Backstage Capital Invests in ‘Underestimated’ Entrepreneurs

Keywords: Financial Services

20 Jul 2018
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How Entrepreneurs Can Thrive in Developing Economies

December 2004 (Revised April 2014)
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Stan Lapidus: Profile of a Medical Entrepreneur

By: Robert F. Higgins and Sophie LaMontagne

Describes the career path and insights of Stanley Lapidus, a successful serial entrepreneur in the medical and life sciences industry. Lapidus is the founder of Cytyc Corp. (NASDAQ: CYTC) and EXACT Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) and is currently the CEO of his third start-up,... View Details

Keywords: Business Startups; Experience and Expertise; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Managerial Roles; Health Industry

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01 Dec 2019
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Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes

22 May 2016
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An Evangelist for Entrepreneurs

As former chief secretary to the British Treasury under Prime Minister Gordon Brown, MP and former entrepreneur Liam Byrne (MBA 2010) has had plenty of opportunity for success, failure, and reflection. Asked what his one change would be... View Details

21 Jun 2017
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Meet the Oddball Entrepreneurs Who Invented Green Businesses

16 Oct 2006
Research & Ideas

Report from China: The New Entrepreneurs

companies, I don't think we were very surprised. Impressed, yes, but not surprised. Q: What's a "sea turtle" and why is it important in discussing the development of entrepreneurism in China? There are many paths to successful... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

04 Feb 2020
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Why Backstage Capital Invests in “Underestimated” Entrepreneurs

June 2017
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Guillermo Jaime—An Endeavor Entrepreneur

By: Lynda M. Applegate, Sarah Mehta and Aldo Sesia

Guillermo Jaime was the founder and CEO of Mejoramiento Integral Asistido (MIA), a for-profit company providing affordable housing to low-income Mexicans living at the base of the pyramid (BOP). This case tells the story of Jaime and Endeavor, a nonprofit dedicated to... View Details