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- 01 Dec 2015
- News
How Do I Get Your Job?
slot in the slate? Maybe. It comes back to the curation aspect of this business. It’s very different from the search engine method of figuring out what’s worth watching. MB: Any advice for students or alumni considering a career in the... View Details
- 01 Feb 2001
- News
The Road Taken: One Family's Worldly Adventure
simple advice for interested peers. With a little effort, he says, it was possible to extricate himself gradually from direct responsibility on projects at work. Simon explains that it's a matter of logistics — of planning ahead. "If you... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 19 Oct 2022
- News
If I Were You
some advice based on their experience. And in this episode of Skydeck, we share some of our favorite responses. READ MORE Joelle Grapfer-Kaufman (MBA 1996): Joelle Grapfer-Kaufman, class of 1996, section B. Try everything. Open your... View Details
- 02 Jul 2024
- News
The Beauty Guide
her mentors, they were all accomplished men who offered sound advice in both business and life. “Given that there are not many Latinas in my position in corporate America,” she observes, “I have an obligation to seek young, diverse... View Details
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
Sarah Talley’s Key Negotiation Principles
When you have a problem, when there’s something you engage in with Wal-Mart that requires agreement so that it becomes a negotiation, the first advice is to think in partnership terms, really focus on a common goal, of getting costs out,... View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Siebel Addresses HBS Northern California Club
succeeds," he stated. Asked if he had any advice for would be entrepreneurs, Siebel replied, "Deliver a high-quality product, get it to market, and make a profit." There's no secret to this last task, he added. "Figure out how much... View Details
- 01 Mar 2005
- News
Women Entrepreneurs Share Insights at WSA Conference
THE CHALLENGE: Ana Shukla shares advice on securing venture capital. Karen Kerrigan and Brigitte Baumann (far left, center) stressed the importance of mentors and networks. As a first-time entrepreneur, Ana Shukla launched a... View Details
- 29 May 2012
- First Look
First Look: May 29
issue facing firms, that the business press has outlined a recurring set of prescriptive advice about the topic to practitioners, and why (despite its recurring nature) that advice seems to have limited... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Creating connections among consumers
Using the power of crowdsourcing, Angie Hicks (MBA 2000) turned neighborly advice about good service providers into a national consumer network that has transformed the world of online reviews and ratings. In 1995, Hicks cofounded Angie’s... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
A founding father of Silicon Valley venture capital guides entrepreneurs
their companies, they would usually invite us in.” Johnson later founded Asset Management Company in 1967, investing primarily in computer and health care concerns. His advice and counsel also have benefited his philanthropic endeavors,... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
New Economy Notables: Scott D. Cook
HBS Most important were the people I met. They had and continue to have a huge influence on me — they've opened doors and given me guidance that changed my life. Best business advice In my final day in Ben Shapiro's class at HBS, he made... View Details
- 10 May 2017
- Research & Ideas
Amazon Web Services Changed the Way VCs Fund Startups
because it was such as long-shot bet.” Startups receive less guidance The strategy does have some drawbacks, however. Among them is the concern that with the rapid-fire approach to funding, VCs have been less likely to fill their traditional role of providing View Details
- 19 Oct 2012
- Research & Ideas
Digital Technology’s Profound Game Change for Marketers
field his generation should focus on, the field that would shape the future. Today's advice for aspiring graduates is also a single word: "software." In a sweeping Wall Street Journal article last summer, Netscape founder Marc... View Details
- Profile
Sarah Zia
universally responded well to: approaching work with energy and excitement—instilling faith that each performer could dance. If you could give one piece of advice to prospective students, what would it be? What you'll take away most from... View Details
- 01 Sep 2013
- News
The New Rules of E-Commerce
site refreshes. Embrace innovative thinking. Rakuten discovered that its Indonesian customers were hesitant to key in credit-card information due to security concerns. The solution: Mikitani heeded the advice of a local partner to create... View Details
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Juan Felix
appreciate this advice, which at its core, simply means there's more than one way of doing things. It's a reminder that everyone comes from different places. I will continue to carry this advice with me everywhere I go. I will maintain an... View Details
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
June 2021 Books and Podcasts
move forward. The Dad Advice Project: Words of Wisdom from Guys Who Love Being Dads By Craig Kessler (MBA 2014) Savio Republic In early 2019, while in search of parenting advice, father of three young boys and author Craig Kessler asked a... View Details
- 13 Aug 2024
- Blog Post
Leading With Curiosity: Mayowa Kuyoro (MBA 2015)
critical to the growth and development of the Continent, or to more deeply understand the impact of gender parity. McKinsey enables me to pursue problems I’m curious about solving.” Advice for Students When asked about View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 28 Jul 2015
- Blog Post
Nairobi Love: Heading Home
Unsolicited Advice on Applying Finally, some unsolicited advice for applying, especially for my fellow international students: If you don’t apply, you have a 0% chance of getting in. If you do apply, put... View Details
- 07 Jul 2015
- Blog Post
From Teach for America – to HBS – and Back Again
brief interlude in consulting, Maxeme was named the Executive Director of Teach for America for Miami-Dade. We checked in with Maxeme to learn more about her time at HBS, what she’s been up to lately, and her advice for prospective... View Details