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31 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

From SpinPop to SpinBrush: Entrepreneurial Lessons from John Osher

was his foray into energy conservation and baby products in the 1970s and '80s, followed by Cap Toys, offering toys and candy, in the 1980s and '90s. The latter venture, which produced the uniquely American and insanely popular SpinPop... View Details

Keywords: by Dennis Fisher; Consumer Products

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HBS Fund Council - Alumni

Volunteer HBS Fund Many alumni dedicate their time and energy to securing donations for the HBS Fund, which plays a vital role in sustaining the School’s core priorities and fueling new ideas and initiatives. HBS Fund Council The HBS Fund... View Details

15 Dec 2023
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

mission. They bring energy, ideas, they’re hungry for growth, they’re eager and passionate and give you their best.” The downsides, say panelists, include a lack of infrastructure in financing, low debt availability for small and medium sized businesses, high View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

November 2023 (Revised March 2024)
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Infarm: Betting the (Indoor) Farm on Food Security

By: Elie Ofek

In the summer of 2023, the co-founders of Infarm, a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company, were contemplating a major pivot going forward. While Infarm had successfully shown it could grow over 75 products—mainly herbs, leafy greens and mushrooms—in modular... View Details

Keywords: Plant-Based Agribusiness; Business Model; Market Entry and Exit; Science-Based Business; Business Strategy; Transition; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Europe; North America; Toronto; Northeastern United States

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15 Sep 2022
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6 Things to Know About Sustainability at HBS

interested in sustainability and the environment will find plenty of company on campus. In addition to becoming Student Sustainability Associates, students can join three clubs (the Energy and Environment Club; the Food and Agriculture... View Details

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Wyss House | About

constructed in 1925 to house faculty, but has been repurposed several times over the decades. The latest renovation, under the direction of Baker Design Group, Inc., targeted layout and energy efficiency, creating a green building that... View Details

13 Jun 2019
Blog Post

Expanding My Worldview Through FIELD Global Immersion

that is unfamiliar to you. Prior to HBS I was a clean energy engineer – not a digital marketer or consumer goods expert. The great thing about FGI is that creating a successful project requires you to do fun things in your destination... View Details

30 Jan 2019
Blog Post

The Life and Role of a CEO

giving my best every single day, and that’s the only way I work.” This does not mean that doing your best is enough. CEOs also talked about the importance of expectation management, as well as the discipline to manage their energy and... View Details

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Published CSV Cases - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Michael E. Porter, Mark R. Kramer, and Annelena Lobb Dow had adopted the "Breakthroughs to World Challenges" (BWC) program as part of its ten-year 2015 Sustainability Goals. BWC was an internal award recognizing products that effectively addressed one of five world... View Details

04 May 2011
Research & Ideas

Is Web Surfing Distracting Your Workers?

the energy spent resisting temptation takes attention away from other tasks, but no one had ever investigated it in the context of a work environment. "Our idea was to investigate this theory that says when we resist temptation we... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Enrico Ferrari

Accelerator program. Taking the time to do it right Even with successes under his belt, Enrico still saw investing two years in graduate studies as a necessity. "It takes a lot of energy to run a company. I want to take the time to... View Details

Keywords: Tech

25 May 2016
News

Backing Harvard’s Work for Children

facing adversity. A partner at Riverstone, an energy industry-focused private investment firm, Tichio is a longtime HBS supporter—most recently serving on the Major Gifts Committee for his 10th Reunion. Besides HBS, he and his wife, Maya,... View Details

November 2023 (Revised October 2024)
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Accounting Outages at Plug Power? (C)

By: Jonas Heese, Joseph Pacelli and James Barnett

Set in June 2023, the C case explores Plug Power’s recovery from its financial restatements, how it benefited from government subsidies, and new strategic alliances. View Details

Keywords: Environmental Accounting; Financial Reporting; Ethics; Finance; Management; Social Enterprise; Energy Industry; Green Technology Industry; United States; Europe

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

change on the competitive landscape. Highlights Absolute Advantage - Static of Production Frontier Water and Food Show Hide Details Concepts Trade Cross Border Investment Immigration Energy and Sustainability Peace and War Featured... View Details

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Aerospace/Defense Agriculture Auto Communications E-Commerce E-Education Energy Entertainment Financial Services Food/Beverage Health/Medical Hospitality Insurance Manufacturing Non-Profit Pharmaceuticals Professional Services Retail... View Details

11 May 2022
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MoMBAs: The Inspiring Student Mothers of HBS

First Due Date: September 17, 2022 Pre-HBS Industry: Energy Summer Internship: Climate Tech What is it like to be pregnant at HBS? Being pregnant at HBS is quite an adventure! The MoMBAs’ support system makes a huge difference, as does... View Details

27 Oct 2015
News

Sweet Success

spent much of his post-HBS career in energy finance, corporate finance, and public and private equity investment. In 2001, he cofounded ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focused on the North American View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

27 Feb 2017
Research & Ideas

Reputation is Vital to Survival in Turbulent Markets

characterized quite often by turbulent situations. When you are negotiating in a turbulent environment, you feel reassured if the entity you are transacting with is likely to be around tomorrow. Otherwise, what’s the point of investing time and View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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Effects of Climate Change - Business & Environment

or adapting to climate change at the local, state, federal, and international levels Transform the sources of energy we rely on, how and where we grow food , the modes of transportation we use, the infrastructure of cities , and the... View Details

10 Aug 2009
Research & Ideas

High Commitment, High Performance Management

effectiveness, commitment, and performance is the system and the management, one unable to unleash people's energy and align them with purpose and strategy. Q: What are the six barriers? A: The six silent barriers are: Unclear strategy,... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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