Creating Connections - Publications - Faculty & Research

06 May 2019
News

Startup Talk in Chicago

looking for connections and information when he returned to Chicago after graduating from HBS. “We weren’t talking much about entrepreneurship, which was and is my passion,” says Meyer. “I wanted to create a... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Pritzker; Air Transportation; Transportation

18 Feb 2021
Blog Post

Use Baker Library to Build a Target List

you by creating a list of fund managers using Preqin. Email Baker Library or use the Ask Us page to connect via chat or Zoom. You can also build your own list using D&B Hoovers, available via Baker... View Details

13 Jun 2016
News

Brenda Bence (MBA 1991)

connected through shared experiences.” After scoring high on an aptitude test, Bence was urged by coaches from the School’s Career & Professional Development team to pursue marketing and then to apply for a brand management position at... View Details

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Israel Business Club | MBA

Israel Business Club Dedicated to elevating the Israeli business scene by fostering connections and understanding. We promote Israel's vibrant culture and host enriching learning sessions focused on its history and contemporary topics.... View Details

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015)

School. Making the connection at HBS At HBS, Nneka enjoyed her coursework focused on emerging markets, and she took an active role in the Africa Business Club as co-leader of the Africa Business Conference. Leading the conference provided... View Details

21 Aug 2013
Research & Ideas

To Buy Happiness, Spend Money on Other People

reasons is that it creates social connections. If you have a nice car and a big house on an island by yourself, you're not going to be happy because we need people to be happy. But by giving to another person, you're View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

01 Dec 2020
News

Two Truths and a Lie About 5G

will see vast increases in reliability and the number of devices connected to one antenna as well as reductions in the cost of data per gigabyte, Menard says. Beyond that, fixed wireless access could enable fiber-like speeds to homes or... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

02 Mar 2020
Blog Post

Know Your Audience – Recruiting HBS Students for Energy

agriculture, and manufacturing. What HBS Brings to the Energy Ecosystem The diversity within the energy sector also extends to company size. There are startups creating innovative solutions to address energy problems around the world, as... View Details

Keywords: Energy / Cleantech

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Content & Community for Students | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Molly: Our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect leaders who aim to create positive change in the world. I see the club's role as twofold: we provide both content and community . For content : we host... View Details

30 May 2024
News

Women’s Association Goes Nationwide; Connecticut Club Hosts Beshears

Alumnae to Celebrate Official Launch of HBS Women’s Association The Harvard Business School Women’s Association (HBSWA) will host a Virtual Launch Celebration on Wednesday, June 12, to mark its official expansion as a nationwide HBS alumnae Shared Interest Group (SIG).... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

17 Oct 2013
Research & Ideas

Reserve Bank Governor Discusses India’s Financial Opportunities

issues, human capital, and regulatory issues. He acknowledged that all three affect economic health. Regarding infrastructure, the national power grid is on track to be connected to the central power grid within a matter of months, he... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

18 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Climate Symposium 2023: Adopting Climate Solutions at Scale

climate solutions are out there, we “just” need ways to scale them at a faster pace and at a larger scale. We wanted to create a conference that explored the intersection of technology, policy, and capital” says conference co-chair... View Details

01 Apr 2025
Blog Post

Alumni in Climate Networking Series: Miami

Are you interested in connecting with other alumni leveraging their careers to confront climate change? BEI invites HBS Alumni to join our Alumni in Climate Networking Series for a chance to connect with... View Details

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Africa Business Club | MBA

Africa Business Club Twenty-seven years ago, African students at HBS saw the need to create an organization to elevate the African brand and highlight what it means be African, do business in Africa, and push for Africa’s development and... View Details

01 Oct 2001
News

Industry-Related Clubs Offer Alumni a New Resource

recognized the need for such an organization in 1999. "I wanted to provide smart people in the health-care industry with a way to come together and educate each other on current developments in the field," she says. "By bringing this group together, we've View Details

Keywords: Health, Social Assistance; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

01 Mar 2013
News

Commitment to Leadership

employers. As we approached the end of the 20th century we began to question whether the course content was right for the new millennium. Were we developing the kind of leaders needed for our increasingly dynamic global knowledge economy? The Leadership Initiative was... View Details

12 Nov 2019
News

Seismic Shift

Denmark West (MBA 1998), founding partner of Connectivity Ventures and Culture Shift partner and advisor (photo by Brian Ach) It’s a common scenario: A company wants to increase diversity on its board or in its C-suite, and its... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

03 Feb 2023
News

Immersive Field Courses Take the Classroom on the Road

As part of the HBS Elective Curriculum, MBA students can enroll in an Immersive Field Course (IFC). These courses are driven by faculty research and industry connections and provide students with an opportunity to get out of the classroom... View Details

01 Dec 2014
News

Clubs Hopping

York as those most in need of skilled midlevel workers and focused on community colleges as a solution. In partnership with the LaGuardia Community College in Queens, the group created a program to connect... View Details

Keywords: April White

24 Apr 2014
News

Fostering financial freedom for low-income individuals

Scott Cook (MBA 1976) wants to change lives through initiatives he created as cofounder of Intuit. These include the Intuit Tax Freedom Project, which provides free online tax preparation services for Americans who cannot afford to pay,... View Details

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