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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

chances of raising capital Get an insider view into the venture capital (VC) process Develop an awareness of the systemic biases and ethical considerations in the startup ecosystem Who Will Benefit Founder... View Details

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By: Andy Wu

How can technology entrepreneurs build competitive advantage from the ground up? Professor Andy Wu conducts scholarly research and develops course materials that document how technology entrepreneurs can (1) organize for innovation to create new market opportunities... View Details

Keywords: Strategy; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Growth Management; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Technology Platform; Technological Innovation; Information Technology Industry; Retail Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry; Video Game Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; United States; China; Southeast Asia; South Asia

28 Aug 2012
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First Look: August 28

of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) leads to capital market benefits through enhanced financial statement comparability. UK domestic standards are considered very similar to IFRS (Bae et al., 2008), suggesting any View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Liz Plooster

Why did you choose this path at this point in time? HBS’ case-based approach intrigued me, and the timing made sense as a transition out of COVID lockdown. An added bonus: living in Boston for a couple years sounded exciting to my husband... View Details

05 Nov 2021
Op-Ed

Is the Business World Finally Ready for the Wisdom of Shibusawa?

Eiichi Shibusawa continues to gain influence in Japan—even though he died almost a century ago. Japan’s government announced earlier this year that the 19th century business leader would be the face on 10,000 yen ($90) bank notes—the highest value denomination in... View Details

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones and Rei Morimoto; Financial Services; Retail

12 Sep 2023
Blog Post

Harvard Climate Entrepreneurs Circle: Taking Climate Solutions from Idea to Action, Faster

Egypt, Australia, Ireland, Ecuador, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Kenya among others. Within the U.S, the geographical spread is just as wide, with founders from Boston to Texas. And about two-thirds of Climate Circle teams are led by women or... View Details

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HBS - The year in Review

and build and manage new systems. Throughout, the HBS community worked together to overcome the complexities inherent in this hybrid approach. Students Arrive More than 9,300 applicants sought a place in the MBA Program and nearly 800... View Details

11 Jul 2019
Blog Post

Meet the MBA Class of 2020

View Video Andrew Baxter “YOU BUILD UP PERSONAL CAPITAL BY SHARING COMMON EXPERIENCES.” HOME REGION St. Andrews, UK UNDERGRAD EDUCATION Imperial College London, Chemical Engineering, 2011 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Shell, Schlumberger HBS... View Details

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Courses by Faculty Unit - Course Catalog

Course Title Faculty Name Term Quarter Credits Business and Geopolitics Jeremy Friedman Fall 2024 Q1 1.5 Capitalism and the State (CATS) (also listed under General Management) Debora L. Spar Fall 2024 Q1Q2 3.0 Capitalism: Past, Present,... View Details

01 Nov 2022
What Do You Think?

Why Aren’t Business Leaders More Vocal About Immigration Policy?

reasoned, rational approach to this opportunity that its business community is best equipped to provide. Why aren’t business leaders more vocal about immigration policy? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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HBS Global Initiative & Research Centers - MBA

Blog MBA in the Field Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author GEO Staff Author HBS Faculty Author Harvard Community Author MBA Students Topics Topics Alumni Business Etiquette Culture Domestic Entertainment... View Details

09 Nov 2022
Blog Post

Building Community: Meet the HBS Latino Student Organization Leadership

being a part of that showed me the true value of the Latino community at HBS, while also the untapped potential we had given the disruption that COVID brought. I decided to run for LASO President to help reignite the flame and help to... View Details

01 Jun 2022
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A Sustainable Solution for Fashion

Ferdinand Stockmann (MBA 2021), who previously worked at Boston Consulting Group and has a background in the technical side of supply chain management, created Syrup Tech, a predictive software that drives inventory excellence, powered by... View Details

Keywords: April White

June 2023 (Revised July 2023)
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Social Media Background Screening at Fama Technologies

By: Joseph Pacelli, Jillian Grennan and Alexis Lefort

Fama Technologies is an online screening company that uses AI to analyze job applicants' publicly available online content for signs of risk and culture fit. The case opens with Ben Mones, founder and CEO, looking to secure funding from venture firms. He is running... View Details

Keywords: Human Resources; Recruitment; Retention; Selection and Staffing; Organizational Culture; Talent and Talent Management; AI and Machine Learning; Social Media; Venture Capital; Entrepreneurship; United States

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30 May 2023
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Finding PRIDE

—Virginia Smith (MBA 1982) I went to a very liberal high school in Boston where there were gay priests and teachers, so it was easy to be out. To be thrust into the HBS community was quite different. A... View Details

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

14 Jun 2023
News

Dean Datar Meets with Alumni in East Asia

providing new scholarship support to more students from middle-income backgrounds. Following the Dean's visit to East Asia, he is looking forward to a Boston event in the fall held in conjunction with the HBS Club of Boston. The Dean... View Details

29 Sep 2021
Research & Ideas

For Entrepreneurs, Blown Deadlines Can Crush Big Ideas

gain experience, they get worse at predicting timelines." Record venture capital investment and a surge of new businesses launched during the COVID-19 pandemic are raising the stakes for entrepreneurs. In a domain that prizes speed,... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

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Entrepreneurship Course Online | HBS Online

a startup Understand the process of raising capital and how to speak to investors Who Will Benefit Aspiring Entrepreneurs Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Students Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur with the start of an idea or are... View Details

15 Jun 2009
Research & Ideas

GM: What Went Wrong and What’s Next

global economy. With the June 1st bankruptcy deal, the U.S. government's role essentially changes from "reluctant" creditor to "reluctant" owner. And the UAW's role shifts to being an owner as well. Since no other private View Details

Keywords: by Staff; Auto

06 Nov 2012
First Look

First Look: November 6

Republic of Geneva), and other immigrant founders who guided the nation to prosperity. Their expertise with liquid capital far exceeded that of native-born plantation owners Washington, Jefferson, and Madison, who well understood the... View Details