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- 09 Nov 2023
- News
A Third Act for Ron Shaich (MBA 1978)
Widely credited with pioneering the concept of the restaurant industry’s $80 billion “fast casual” segment, Ron Shaich (MBA 1978) started small: a 400-square-foot business in Boston’s Downtown Crossing that sold cookies. From those humble but tasty beginnings, Shaich... View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
Case Study: Testing the Waters
Illustration by Christina Spano Endurance training was nothing new to Lauren Picasso (MBA 2014), who’d raced through her younger years as a cross-country runner and swimmer. In 2017, when she was director of marketing at Jet.com and looking for a physical challenge,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
Game On
It’s raining in Sarasota. And not a light sprinkle but a proper, Florida drenching, so the outdoor courts at the Pickleball Club’s Lakewood Ranch location are deserted. Inside is a different story. Most of the 12 courts are in play. With four people to a court, all... View Details
- 05 Jul 2023
- News
GCC Alumni Celebrate Grand Opening of New Club Center
facing the GCC and the world, such as education, food security, health, and national development," he says. "Dubai and the UAE's commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration is attracting talented professionals and... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Jun 2023
- News
Curb Appeal
ash, food waste, and “rubbish”; materials like metal and paper were reused, and the grease from food waste was used to make soap. New Yorkers were so thrilled that they threw Waring and his workers a parade.... View Details
- 07 Jul 2023
- News
A Community Hunger Solution with Global Ambitions
Every evening on the streets of Pune, in western India, a 67-year-old man offers food to the people in his community in need of a meal. He’s a community leader in the Robin Hood Army, a no-funds volunteer organization with a massive goal... View Details
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Elevator Pitch: Feedback
Laxmi Wordham (MBA 2001) Chief Growth Officer, Bright Feeds Concept: Bright Feeds uses patent-pending drying technology and an AI-driven processing technique to convert all varieties of food waste into a high-quality and consistent animal-feed replacement for the soy... View Details
- 31 Oct 2023
- News
Securing a Resilient Future for Senegal
private sector and employment; distribution of food kits and food stamps to more than a million households; and water and electricity payments for a portion of the population. It also included a financing... View Details
- 15 Dec 2023
- News
Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem
well as Ace Foods, which sells African spices. She is also the founder of African Food Changemakers and an expert on African agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship, social innovation and youth development; Runa Alam (MBA 1985), a... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Oct 1997
- News
Brice Cutrer Jones
Ask Brice Jones, founder and president of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, what he does for a living, and he will answer simply, "I'm a farmer." Spend a morning touring his vineyard and winery in Windsor, California, however, and you will discover that growing grapes for the... View Details
Keywords: Judith A. Ross
- 06 Jul 2023
- News
Home Economics
capital, and delivering coaching and mentoring. It’s a process with a proven track record. In 2021, for example, the graduation approach assisted 91 percent of participants in Bangladesh become food secure, allowed participants in Burkina... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 19 Apr 2023
- News
A Kick Start for Latin American Startups
performance data, options that so far have not reached their full potential in Latin American countries. Another startup, Diferente, tackles food waste. According to Forbes, the region's annual loss in food... View Details
Keywords: Maureen Harmon
- 12 Feb 2021
- News
How Dunkin’ Donuts Took Over the World
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Courtesy Bob Rosenberg Courtesy Bob Rosenberg Dan Morrell: In 1963, Bob Rosenberg’s (MBA 1963) father asked him to become CEO of Universal Food Systems—which included a... View Details
- 16 Nov 2010
- News
The HBS Tunnels
on the map) is the location of the Harbus offices. The gray tunnel (running from Spangler to Aldrich) has 546 “commuter” lockers along its walls, for students living off-campus. The older parts of the tunnels (the green, purple, and northern part of the red) were... View Details
Keywords: Keith Larson
- 01 Sep 2023
- News
Global Outposts Expand HBS’s Intellectual Footprint
the case “Nestlé: The World’s Largest Food Company Confronts Climate Change” to explore how the company is striving to achieve its sustainability objectives without sacrificing short- term performance and shareholder value. The event was... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie
- 20 Jan 2023
- News
Free Spirits
Illustrations by Edmon DeHaro “Cheers!” As her father’s wedding toast comes to a close, Vanessa Royle (MBA 2022) raises her champagne flute into the evening air to clink glasses with the groom, Andy. She tilts her glass to take a sip and, with the flavors of the drink... View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts
Edited by Margie Kelley Alumni Books You Got This! A Straightforward, No-Nonsense Playbook for Crushing 130+ Workplace Challenges By Heidi Abelli (MBA 1993) Palmetto Publishing Stepping into the corporate world can feel like navigating a labyrinth, especially when... View Details
- 11 Mar 2021
- News
Leading with Heart
both sort of felt deeply and we just said, "We have to work with each other." And after that, I joined JAB Holding, which is an investment fund that owns a bunch of food retail concepts like Krispy Kreme and Panera Bread, Pret a Manger,... View Details
- 01 Jan 2005
- News
Joseph J. O'Donnell, MBA 1971
including facilities in more than twenty arenas and stadiums, serving all kinds of snacks and comfort food in the stands and fine cuisine in the luxury boxes. It is also a major player in numerous convention and performing arts centers... View Details
- 12 Mar 2021
- News
My Favorite Case
food company during the pandemic. Wow, what a ride—we are still growing! —Richard Craven (MBA 1987) Back to top “Head Ski Co.” Published in 1967, this case describes the development of the company to its preeminence in high-priced skis,... View Details