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- 01 Jun 2014
- News
The Digital Deck
printed paper, rather than reimagining an entirely new online experience for readers. As faculty chair of HBX, the School's new online learning platform, Anand says the intent from the start was to avoid following in the footsteps of those early newspaper efforts View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Sep 2016
- News
In My Humble Opinion: The Business of Burning Man
Jennifer Raiser (MBA 1990) (photo by Sidney Erthal) Jennifer Raiser (MBA 1990) (photo by Sidney Erthal) A self-described “experiment in community and art,” Burning Man takes place each year in Nevada’s Black... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Priya Paul (OPM 28, 1999)
what recharges me the most.” What the business traveler wants: A comfortable, WiFi-connected room. Also: “They want to be left alone.” Her must-have travel accessories: An eye mask for catching up on sleep across multiple time zones; peppermint tea; an iPad. In her... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
East to West
(“Shiggi”) Yawata moves Sumida toward a U.S.-inspired “committee system” for its board of directors — the first Japanese company to do so. The case was a collaborative project undertaken by Professor Lynn Paine and Japan Research Office... View Details
- 01 Mar 2018
- News
3-Minute Briefing: Lisandra Rickards (MBA 2010)
Above: Rickards on Jamaica’s sense of community: “It’s good to live in a place where the people are expressive and vibrant.” (photo by Marina Burnel) I had a strong sense when I was at HBS that the skills I learned there would have a... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 29 Jul 2008
- News
An Educational Start-Up
case, this particular class was being led by HBS professor Bill Sahlman, and the students were in fact professors, representing a Rand McNally of institutions: St. Petersburg State University, the University of Malta, the University of... View Details
- 04 Sep 2019
- News
3-Minute Briefing: Dhivya Suryadevara (MBA 2003)
Above: Dhivya Suryadevara (MBA 2003) at GM World in Detroit’s Renaissance Center (photo by Brian Kelly) Who you are is the sum total of your experiences. Growing up in Chennai, India, the importance of education and working incredibly... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 25 Feb 2020
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Mr. Coffee
from 45 to 60 percent.” Management method: “I’m a believer in situational leadership. I don’t approach businesses and teams with a playbook. Instead, I assess the situation by listening and learning what’s going on before implementing... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 28 May 2019
- News
Look Again
Denise Murrell (MBA 1980) photo by Annie Tritt Denise Murrell (MBA 1980) photo by Annie Tritt All curators want to help us see art with new eyes—to uncover a missing perspective that adds to our appreciation... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Sep 2018
- News
In My Humble Opinion: In the Deal
long-standing commitment to diversity and access in her immediate industry and in the workplace more broadly. Encouraged by a growing awareness of what women bring to the table and efforts to enhance workplace cultures, Khan knows there... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
The Inside Story of the New American Writers Museum
Mark Twain in front of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri (photos courtesy of American Writers Museum) Before he arrived at HBS, Jay Hammer (MBA 1979) was pursuing a PhD in literature at Johns Hopkins. Daunted by the increasingly... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
A Safer—and Speedier—Way to Name Your Startup
image by Edmon de Haro So you have an idea for a new business, product, or service. What are you going to call it? As any cash-strapped entrepreneur, product manager, or “creative” will tell you, that decision can be critical when it... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 28 May 2019
- News
Future Source
vision by creating highly skilled African workers who will attract foreign investment and help build the businesses of the future. Launched in 2014, the company has received $180 million in venture-backed funding to date. Andela offers a... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Mar 2025
- News
Open Canvas
People told Dinesh Vazirani (MBA 1994) he was crazy. In 2000, he and his wife, Minal, cofounded Saffronart, an online auction house focused primarily on Indian art. With internet penetration in India low at the time, Vazirani traveled the world to conduct physical... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Jun 2006
- News
Surviving Success
surrounding the key moment at which a founder hands off his or her “baby” to a new CEO. “In my initial research on founders, I focused on the question of compensation and issues around building a board,” says Wasserman. “After interviewing seven or eight founders, I... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
3-Minute Briefing: Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. (MBA 1988)
platforms reach about 9.5 million unique visitors each month. We are now the number-one Black digital media brand. Ten years ago, when we started our directory of African Americans sitting on Fortune 500 boards, 200 companies made the list. In 2021, that number was... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Dec 2016
- News
Carving a Niche
Above: Faction athlete Candide Thovex racks up millions of YouTube views while inspiring others to face their fears and try new things. (photo by Christoffer Sjöström) Faction athletes test gear in extreme locations for day-to-day use.... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
3-Minute Briefing: Wei Zhang (MBA 1999)
Above: Zhang and the popular “Tao Doll” figurines that represent Alibaba’s e-commerce platform. (photo by Christina Gandolfo) I joined Alibaba in 2008 as part of its strategic investments team. I never thought that one day we would have... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Dec 2012
- News
The Accidental Pioneers
Sherwood says by phone from her office in Grand Haven, Michigan, where she serves as vice chairman of JSJ Corporation, a family-owned entity comprising six manufacturing companies. "I had come right out of college, and many of the men had... View Details
Keywords: Hanna, Julia
- 01 Sep 2018
- News
What I Do: Clare Reichenbach (AMP 185, 2013)
Described by Julia Child as “the quintessential American cook,” James Beard died in 1985, leaving a long legacy of cookbooks written, chefs mentored, and many, many meals enjoyed. He also left a townhouse in... View Details