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- 20 May 2008
- First Look
First Look: May 20, 2008
tolerance, can have substantial welfare costs. Download the paper from SSRN ($5): http://papers.nber.org/papers/w13966 I'll Have the Ice Cream Soon and the Vegetables Later: A Study of Online Grocery Purchases and Order Lead Time... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Sep 2020
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Screen Tested
A seasoned media executive, Sarah Harden (MBA 1999) was serving as interim CEO of the media company Hello Sunshine when she was brought up short by an early conversation with company founder Reese... View Details
- 26 May 2016
- News
W. James McNerney Jr., MBA 1975
General Electric 1997 Named President and CEO, GE Aircraft Engines 2000 Named Chairman and CEO, 3M 2005 Named Chairman, President, and CEO, Boeing 2015 Named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive magazine 2016 Retires from Boeing Retired Chairman, The Boeing View Details
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Jenny Tison
right away. I persevered, believing I would ultimately succeed – I learned the power of positive expectations.” When Jenny returned home to Virginia, that power rose again when she tackled a sport not often associated with the South: ice... View Details
- Fast Answer
Historical Research - India
politics, trade and transport. Print Resources See Baker Library's Special Collections website for more information about the collections below: Historic Corporate Reports Collection The Historic Corporate Reports Collection includes a selection of original... View Details
- 01 Dec 2007
- News
Mead Treadwell
existing technology and today’s ice conditions, an Institute of the North study demonstrates that bringing a container from Europe to Asia viathe northern route could well be competitive with the $1,500 per container charged by shipping... View Details
- 01 Feb 1999
- News
Newman's Own Brand of Charity
lemonade, ice cream, and organic foods. By 1997, Newman's Own had reached $62.6 million in gross annual sales, producing a before-tax surplus of $8.5 million. The company had contributed over $90 million to... View Details
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Art Nature Business
Artifacts Collection. Virtual Tour HENRY P. HUNT Cutting Ice at Spy Pond, Arlington, Massachusetts , 1859 Oil on canvas Gift of Frederic Tudor to the Business Historical Society, 1934 HBS Art and Artifacts Collection, 1934.2 This painting... View Details
- 01 Sep 2020
- News
Elevator Pitch: First Byte
working with difficult-to-handle items, including hard-to-scoop ice cream, gloopy guacamole, and prepped fruits and vegetables of various sizes (the Dexai name is a portmanteau of dexterous and AI). Stats: Headquartered in Somerville,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Weaving Success in India
our shop after finishing my homework. [I]n those days one sari’s cost was 12 rupees, [and the cost] of a nine-yard sari was 18 rupees. If the sales crossed 100 rupees my father used to offer me one ice cream. So I would finish my homework... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 21 Feb 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Evelyne White (MBA 2010)
local customs were. My best travel experiences have always involved having a local person on the ground, so I set out to launch a platform where travelers could connect with local people. Sharing a meal is one of the best ways to break the View Details
- 13 Oct 2016
- News
Adding Muscle to the Fight Against Disease
If you are one of the 17 million people who participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge a couple of summers ago, the money you helped raise to support ALS research may be at work today in a late-stage biopharmaceutical View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 14 Feb 2012
- First Look
First Look: February 14
today's companies face. I show that organizations thrive, or fail to thrive, based on how well the small groups within those organizations work. In most organizations, the work that produces value for customers is carried out by teams,... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 01 Jun 2017
- News
Case Study: Something New
conversion rate, Means says. The company also raised $1.5 million in seed funding—all without spending a single dollar on marketing. Calley Means and Leslie Voorhees (both MBA 2015). (photos courtesy of Anomalie) The Question: Anomalie... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 13 Apr 2015
- Research & Ideas
3 Ways Firms Can Profit From Environmental Investments
and serves as co-chair of the HBS Business and Environment Initiative. "For many firms, it's possible to act sustainably and make money at the same time” In her working paper Making the Business Case for Environmental Sustainability, Henderson explains how View Details
- 12 Mar 2024
- Blog Post
IFC India: Electric Mobility in India
company evolved into India's first smart electric scooter. Operating manufacturing facilities in Whitfield, Bangalore, and Hosur, Tamil Nadu, Ather Energy has established Ather Grid, India’s largest two-wheeler electric charging network.... View Details
- 20 Aug 2014
- News
With No Time to Lose
worked closely with Kremer to ensure that his needs on campus were met. And HBS students—from Kremer’s class until today—have actively raised money for Prize4Life, while many alumni donors continue to support the cause, including many students dumping View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 23 Jul 2018
- Research & Ideas
The Open Office Revolution Has Gone Too Far
methodology? Bernstein:This study would not have been possible without my collaborator and close friend from the days of my doctoral studies, Ben Waber. After finishing his doctorate at the MIT Media Lab, Ben co-founded (and is CEO of) Humanyze, a View Details
Keywords: Re: Ethan S. Bernstein
- 03 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
HBS Pilots First Impact Investing Fund
fund follows a traditional investment process, with deal teams completing diligence and presenting to an Investment Committee (IC). The IC is composed of faculty members and HBS alumni that bring a wealth of experience in investing as... View Details
- 04 Sep 2019
- News
Clicks and Mortar
Associate Professor Antonio Moreno and Senior Lecturer Jill Avery (image by John Ritter) While legacy companies like Sears are shuttering their doors, a growing number of online-first companies—from Amazon to Rent the Runway—are opening... View Details