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- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Early Impact
By its launch at the end of April, The Harvard Business School Campaign had achieved $600 million toward its $1 billion goal. This early success was made possible by the thousands of alumni and friends who have given to the HBS Fund for Leadership and Innovation, as... View Details
- 01 Jun 2006
- News
Getting on Board
Membership on a corporate or advisory board seems like a natural fit for MBAs with solid managerial skills and career experience. But according to the experts, unless you are a prominent CEO, finding a seat at the boardroom table today requires considerable effort.... View Details
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Innovation: An Orchestra of One
Video Embed Ann Chao discusses the inspiration behind her new startup, Sonation. As a student, Ann Chao (MBA 2013) loved playing chamber music with HBS friends. But MBAs live busy lives, and their jam sessions were few and far between. "One day I was practicing piano... View Details
- 16 May 2014
- News
Behind Reborn Newark Oasis Stands a 'Park Whisperer'
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Start Me Up
5 Keys to Startup Success From the Nigam playbook Selling "A crucial skill, because startup founders are always selling, to potential investors, customers, employees, you name it. Get your pitch down pat!" Execution "Lots of people have great ideas, but startups are... View Details
Keywords: Garry Emmons
- 14 May 2014
- News
(Re)moving the Needle
You wouldn't think that the lowly, annoying mosquito would have anything to teach researchers working on the cutting edge of drug delivery methodology, but you would be wrong. Have you ever noticed that you don't become aware of a mosquito biting you until it's too... View Details
- 08 May 2014
- News
Endorsements: Marshall Tuck Has the Energy and Vision to Turn California’s Schools Around
Keywords: Educational Services
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
Distributing dreams with a curatorial eye
Eric d'Arbeloff (MBA 1993) plays a leading role in bringing independent films to wider audiences. In 2004 he launched his film distribution company, Roadside Attractions. Among its successes are Super Size Me, Winter's Bone, Margin Call, Arbitrage, and Mud, starring... View Details
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
To create breakthrough strategies, harness creativity to the scientific method
"Conventional strategic planning is not actually scientific," argues Jan W. Rivkin, the Bruce V. Rauner Professor of Business Administration. "To produce novel strategies, teams need to adopt a step-by-step process in which creative thinking yields possibilities, which... View Details
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
Applying business practices to nonprofits to strengthen impact
The nonprofit need of for-profit acumen is acute, says Jeff Bradach (AM 1990, PhDOB 1992), cofounder and managing partner of The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit advisor and resource for mission-driven organizations and philanthropists. Bridgespan collaborates with... View Details
- 01 Jun 2006
- News
Faculty Research Online
The Trouble behind Livedoor When Livedoor CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested early this year, it shook Japan’s economic underpinnings. Assistant Professor Robin Greenwood discusses what went wrong with one of that country’s most-watched Internet companies. Winners and... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
A Commitment to Education
The late C.D. (“Dick”) Spangler Jr. (MBA 1956, LLD 2013) combined the business acumen he developed as president of the C. D. Spangler Construction Company and Golden Eagle Industries, and as chairman of the Bank of North Carolina, with a commitment to education... View Details
- 01 Jun 2006
- News
Bridging the Success Gap
Navarro Six years ago, Diego (“James”) Navarro (MBA ’89) completed what he calls “a 25-year apprenticeship,” though others might call it a successful career in the high-tech industry. But for Navarro, it was only training for the work he’s doing now as the founder and... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Crowdfunding capital for small business
James ("Brad") McGee (MBA 1987) cofounded iCrowd to bring entrepreneurs together in online communities to network and to help provide the financial and commercial resources businesses need to thrive. He launched the crowdfunding website in 2013 with childhood friend... View Details
- 23 Apr 2014
- News
Timing plus smart ideas are the keys to being an entrepreneur
Victoria Ransom (MBA 2008) launched Wildfire Interactive, now a Google company, to connect companies and customers through social media. (Published April 2014) View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
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Building businesses that benefit a community as well as the bottom line
Richard Sussman (GMP 12, 2012) is using his work in private equity to guide start-up firms toward benefiting others as they grow their businesses (Published April 2014) View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
A lifelong mission to save the oceans
Andreas Merkl (MBA 1989) is on a mission to protect the world’s oceans. The president and CEO of the Ocean Conservancy is devoted to supporting delicate ocean ecosystems—guarding against overfishing and pollution—and to shaping governmental ocean policy. “The ocean is... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
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Recasting environmentalism as a smart financial investment
A former managing director and partner for Goldman Sachs, where he spent 24 years, Mark Tercek (MBA 1984) is inspired by the opportunity to help businesses, governments, and environmental organizations work together in new, innovative ways. Tercek left Goldman Sachs in... View Details