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23 Jul 2021
Blog Post

Trends in Consumer Products

Solstice and Social Club Seltzer. As we head out of Covid, we see long-term trends accelerating. Consumers are now even more interested in health and wellness. Value is even more important due to the economic fallout of Covid. We at... View Details

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Bringing a Taste of Japan to the World - Global Activities 2020

help with tuition and other expenses. He notes that the Japan Fellowship, which is supported by alumni in the HBS Club of Japan, “enabled me to be inspired by a new possibility without the concern of heavy student debt.” He explored that... View Details

17 Mar 2023
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Dean Datar Meets with Alumni in New York

Alumni were energized to be back together in person again at the event, which was cohosted by the School, the HBS Club of New York. The gathering took place at Guastavino's New York and featured a reception and speaking program. The Dean... View Details

01 Feb 1999
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Newman's Own Brand of Charity

hire an experienced COO. Reflecting on that decision during the afternoon gathering of members of the Social Enterprise Club in Aldrich Hall, Newman noted, "From the beginning, our management philosophy was, 'If we ever have a plan, we're... View Details

13 Dec 2018
Blog Post

"I Wanted to Move from Analyzing Results to Creating Them": Cynthia Samanian, MBA 2012

Cynthia says, "but preferred to be on the side of figuring out what products could be. I wanted to move from analyzing results to creating them." At HBS, Cynthia immersed herself in entrepreneurial coursework and club... View Details

15 Jul 2015
Research & Ideas

Amazon Prime Day: The Logic Behind a Retailer’s Made-up Holiday

forgotten, current Prime subscribers will benefit from large savings on big ticket items. But the company may have other motives in mind, as well, such as fending off up-and-coming online retail competition. Many other companies (Walmart among them) have begun their... View Details

Keywords: Re: Sunil Gupta; Retail

26 May 2016
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Thomas J. Tierney, MBA 1980

impact that philanthropists and nonprofits can have,” says Tierney, who has created a unique organization that privately collaborates with a wide range of billionaires, advises the likes of the Gates and Rockefeller Foundations, and consults with the Boys & Girls View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

09 Jun 2014
Research & Ideas

The Manager in Red Sneakers

tie. People were asked in an online survey about a man who attended a formal black-tie party at his golf club wearing either a black bowtie—the norm that most of the other men were following—or a nonconforming red bowtie. Survey-takers... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Consumer Products; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion

01 Sep 2011
News

Extraordinary People

on a tour with Boston’s police department. Kraft and his son Josh host an event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. New England Patriot Patrick Chung joins Kraft at a Science of Sports Fair at Gillette Stadium. In 1994, Robert Kraft... View Details

Keywords: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment; Finance; Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Mar 2019
News

Building a Movement

than 90 faculty members at HBS have some connection to the initiative—doing research or teaching a course that relates to the themes of social enterprise, for example. Many of our students are deeply engaged—we have eight different student-led View Details

27 Jul 2017
News

Seeing a Way Forward

together for dinners and have wonderfully spirited conversations.” At HBS, Leger was involved in the Social Enterprise Club and participated in social impact consulting projects in Peru and Haiti. “My job search was a bit like looking for... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Myers

24 Jul 2014
Blog Post

Create a Content Marketing Strategy for your Talent Acquisitions Team

most important? Leveraging existing technology or social media platforms paired with in person events such as interviews, career fairs, on-campus or club events is a great way to learn more about your target audience. Once you have... View Details

15 Mar 2021
Blog Post

REFLECTIONS ON MY TIME AS BEI DIRECTOR

research plans. We learned that faculty are launching more than 60 new projects. We work with some 7000 alumni. And student engagement includes robust interaction with students affiliated with not just the Energy and Environment Club, but also the Food, Agriculture,... View Details

01 Oct 1996
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HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report

Board of Directors of the Associates (BDA): 6% Visiting Committee Member: 3% Reunion Fund Volunteer: 69% Reunion Program Volunteer: 32% Class Fund Agent: 57% Club Officer: 72% Class Correspondent/Secretary: 14% Please feel free to contact... View Details

Keywords: Cathy Connett

11 Sep 2006
Research & Ideas

Negotiating When the Rules Suddenly Change

other clubs would be likely to pay him. They also had to weigh what sort of precedent, good or bad, that deal would set for the other players they were trying to sign. Finally, they had to anticipate how their moves would affect the... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Wheeler; Sports

01 Apr 2002
News

Back in Business

HBS Club of Greater New York, whose EVP, Elena C. Crespo (MBA '93), explains, "We felt we had a special responsibility and role to play after September 11, and given the skill base of our members, we thought the best way to contribute was... View Details

Keywords: 9/11; NYC; New York City; Government

14 Oct 2013
Research & Ideas

Blockbuster! Why Star Power Works

large-scale clubs and superstar DJs. But I think we'll see many more business-to-consumer markets where smart executives will adopt blockbuster strategies. Q: What are the main takeaways you hope to leave with readers? A: Well, I can't... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Entertainment & Recreation

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Africa - Global Activities 2021

also learned that there are going to be people with very different life experiences and viewpoints from me and that it’s important to connect across these divides,” Raji notes. She adds that she will continue to serve this year as CFO of the HBS Africa Business View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions - Alumni

networking and career-building opportunities should contact the Career and Professional Development (CPD) office and/or their local Alumni Club . How are facilitators chosen? Prospective facilitators are identified from the annual... View Details

25 Jan 2016
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Helping Young African Managers Find Their Way Home

Igun (MBA 2012) became aware of this situation—and saw an opportunity—while he was a student at HBS, through his involvement with the Africa Business Club and the Africa Business Conference. “At that point, every school was starting to do... View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman

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