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12 Jul 2021
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Your Fullest Self

to hide. She began wearing wigs and extensions for the convenience and versatility they offered, not as a necessity. That experience was the seed for what inspired her to leave a secure position at Shell and launch Upgrade, an online... View Details

Keywords: venture capital; entrepreneurship; female founders

14 Dec 2009
Research & Ideas

Can Entrepreneurs Drive People Movers to Success?

independently. Then I was thrilled to learn that implementation is well under way. Q: Have you ridden in a PRT? If so, how was it? A: I've ridden the Vectus test track in Uppsala, Sweden, and I've toured the new installation (scheduled to... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Transportation

20 Apr 2010
First Look

First Look: April 20

Working Papers Commodity Chains: What Can We Learn from a Business History of the Rubber Chain? (1870-1910) Author: Felipe Tâmega Fernandes Abstract The literature on the rubber boom applied a dependendist view of rubber production in the... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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HBS - Financials | From the Chief Financial Officer

will be directed toward transitioning HBS Online to a University-wide Learning Experience Platform, incorporating user-generated content to create a more personalized, engaging, and collaborative View Details

01 Sep 2014
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Innovation: Revenge of the Nerds

all these students, learning practical business skills every day but not yet applying them in the real world,” says Petitti. “And we saw all these businesses with needs.” To connect the two groups, the team built an View Details

Keywords: April White

05 Dec 2019
Blog Post

Addressing Unmet Needs in Health Care Using an MBA

in this $3.2T sector are endless. We recently got the opportunity to chat with Rajit Kamal (MBA 2005), who is the Vice President & Global Franchise Leader for Knees at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), and learn more about his career... View Details

01 Sep 2003
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Jeanne Jackson

strengths. “During the go-go Internet years, there was pressure at Gap and Wal-Mart to treat the online operation as a separate business,” she recalls. “What we learned is that our e-commerce function needed... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

12 Apr 2011
First Look

First Look: April 12

Business School Case ###-### Can an online discussion forum supply insight into the evolution of brand meaning? In 2003 Porsche launched a sport utility vehicle, dividing Porsche purists from newcomers to the brand. Vocal members of View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Scams | Information Technology

Scams There are various scams and tactics that cybercriminals use to target us everyday. Learn more about common tactics they may use and steps you can take to minimize your risk. Be alert for suspicious messages Cyberattacks often begin... View Details

08 Sep 2020
Sharpening Your Skills

Capitalism Works Better When I Can See What You're Doing

sales. Knowing What Your Boss Earns Can Make You Work Harder Learning what your co-worker earns can make you less productive, but knowing your manager's paycheck can motivate you to work harder. The Surprising Benefits of OversharingIn a... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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From the Dean | Annual Report 2024

difficult to learn that some members of our community felt unseen, unwelcome, or unsafe. With humility and a commitment to address our shortcomings, we began work last January to ensure that the School exemplifies inclusive excellence and... View Details

09 Sep 2008
First Look

First Look: September 9, 2008

http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/08-025.pdf Deterring Online Advertising Fraud Through Optimal Payment in Arrears Authors:Benjamin G. Edelman Abstract I develop a screening model with delayed payments and probabilistic delayed observation... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

13 Nov 2020
News

Faculty Focus Their Research on COVID-19 Issues

Professor of Business Administration. His interest in expanding the reach of this work drove the launch of the COVID-19 Business Impact Center, an online hub for the School’s intellectual capital related to the pandemic. Research is... View Details

20 Dec 2018
News

Baker Library Webinar Features Resources for Alumni

analyses, business launch data and company comparisons, as well as how to use a variety of online search tools (eBaker), and how to connect with a team of research staff at Baker who can help them find anything they might need. The Baker... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

19 Jan 2016
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Electric Avenues

Illustration by Mario Wagner RELATED Learn about how HBS students and alumni are helping transform Boston Watch alumni discuss innovation inside City Hall Once viewed as an oxymoron, civic innovation has become a hot field, with cities... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

01 Mar 2015
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Ink

timeline. Some pupils excel, some fail, most produce average results. Not much of a product, say authors Michael B. Horn (MBA 2006) and Heather Staker (MBA 2001). The solution? Provide students with a blended experience that combines View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne; Arts, Entertainment; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

05 Jan 2016
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Alumni Top Two New Lists of Rising Stars

cofounder of RubiconMD, an online venture that allows primary-care doctors to consult with specialists online. Michael Belkin (MBA 2012), CEO and cofounder of Distinc.tt, a social network for the LGBT community. Adam Besvinick (MBA 2013),... View Details

Keywords: Forbes; Securities, Commodities, and Other Financial Investments; Finance; Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

01 Dec 2004
News

GLF Showcases London

for kids ages 11 to 18. Get details and register online at www.alumni.hbs.edu/glf/. But don’t wait until the last minute. Based on the huge success of the Shanghai forum last June, the London event will quickly reach its limit of 1,000... View Details

Keywords: Ted Fischer; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

01 Jun 2020
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All Hands on Deck

for training on how to network and interview virtually. When all classes were moved online in less than two weeks, HBS sought to ensure a dynamic, interactive experience. Some 150 staff members from across campus volunteered to serve as... View Details

Keywords: Jen Mele

01 Jun 2025
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Navigating Uncertainty: Dean Datar on HBS’s Path Forward

other resources like HBS Online both to offer in-person learning experiences and to build community. Similarly, in the Doctoral Programs (and in conjunction with the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences),... View Details

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