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2022 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

Problems Faculty: Professor Emeritus William Sahlman + More Info – Less Info The world has a seemingly infinite supply of problems. Fortunately, entrepreneurs view problems as opportunities. In this talk, I... View Details

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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

VC financing and ethical issues. Related Programs Entrepreneurship Essentials Professor William Sahlman Master a proven framework for building and financing new ventures, and make your entrepreneurial dreams... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Teaching entrepreneurs to tackle society's toughest challenges

Professor William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975, PhDBE 1982) reflects on the impact of entrepreneurial management on today's social challenges and business opportunities. (Published April 2014) View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Developing leaders who can handle complex business decisions

Professor William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975, PhDBE 1982) talks about case discussions and the transformative experience for students at Harvard Business School. (Published April 2014) View Details

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2024 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

to World Problems Professor Emeritus William Sahlman (MBA 1975) No additional materials available + More Info – Less Info The world has a seemingly infinite supply of problems. Fortunately, entrepreneurs... View Details

01 Mar 2018
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Making Sense of the Modern Startup

MBA course, in which he would combine then-emerging thinking at HBS about entrepreneurship with some new kinds of financial strategies he had been roughing out. Entrepreneurial Finance seemed like a logical name for the course. Almost nobody up the food chain from Bill... View Details

Keywords: Jeffrey L. Cruikshank (PMD 51, 1986)

01 Jun 2017
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Alumni Connections

was the grand prize winner in the alumni track for her on-demand jobs platform, Apli. View a video of Makarov's ninety-second pitch. 6 (L to R) Professor William Sahlman (MBA 1975) interviewed founders of... View Details

01 Dec 2000
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Stevenson Named Director of External Relations

in traditional and new-media formats." The author of numerous books and articles, Stevenson has recently completed the third edition of The Entrepreneurial Venture, with HBS faculty members William A. View Details

Keywords: Educational Support Services; Educational Services

01 Dec 2012
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Competitive Advantages

The School's US Competitiveness Project held events in Silicon Valley and Chicago in the fall. At top, Professor William A. Sahlman leads a discussion on entrepreneurship with Northern California business... View Details

Keywords: Competitiveness

03 Apr 2015
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Texas Alumni Connect Around a ‘Vision’ for the New HBS

with classmates and meet other alumni in the region, as well as with HBS faculty members and administrators. The evening featured remarks by Dean Nitin Nohria, HBS Campaign Chair John B. Hess (MBA 1977), Texas Regional Chair Harold M. Brierley (MBA 1968), Professors... View Details

14 Nov 2015
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A Message to HBS Alumni in France

find alumni who live or work in the region. (Login required.) During tragic times, we hope that the HBS community can be one of comfort, connection, and assistance. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you all. Sincerely, William A.... View Details

4:30 PM – 9 PM EST, 11 Dec 2014
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A Vision for the 21st Century - HBS in Atlanta

Thursday, December 11, 2014 Schedule of Events 4:30 PM Registration Opens 5:00 - 6:00 PM HBS Today Experience HBS with Professor William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975) and a student perspective. 6:30 - 7:30 PM A... View Details

17 Apr 2017
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The Explainer: How to Write a Great Business Plan

28 Apr 2016
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Health Care Dominates HBS Startup Comp

18 Mar 2001
Research & Ideas

Want to Be an Entrepreneur? [Part I]

What applications might they suggest, William A. Sahlman asked his students, for "electronic ink"—particles and dyes, embedded in a surface, that could be charged to form changing texts without the... View Details

Keywords: by John S. Rosenberg

23 Mar 2021
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Managing Future Growth at an Innovative Workforce Education Start-up

19 Sep 2014
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Peter Thiel on Why Monopolies Matter

Keywords: Paypal; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

01 Dec 2012
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Kaplan Named Senior Associate Dean

Robert S. Kaplan, a professor of management practice, has been named Senior Associate Dean for External Relations, joining Professor William A. Sahlman in that role. Kaplan also serves as faculty chair of... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Oct 1997
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Class of 1997 Graduates with Distinction

impressive debut with the participation of 160 students, 35 faculty, and numerous alumni and friends of the School. At the award ceremony, contest faculty advisor Professor William A. Sahlman shared the... View Details