Platforms And Ecosystems - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 May 2021
Research & Ideas

White Airbnb Hosts Earn More. Can AI Shrink the Racial Gap?

services to e-commerce platforms like eBay and Uber. “If other companies invest in building similar race-blind algorithms, that may even the playing field for users,” Zhang says. Without AI, white hosts earn... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert; Technology; Accommodations

08 Mar 2024
Blog Post

History of the HBS Women's Student Association

groundbreaking platform that empowers aspiring women entrepreneurs to present their business ideas, fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the revival of the annual fall retreat... View Details

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Alumnae Circles - Alumni

Alumnae Circles About Circles FAQ Regional Contacts Alumnae Circles is an HBS-enabled, alumnae-owned program designed to build and foster genuine relationships among HBS alumnae*. A Circle is typically a diverse group of 6-10 women who... View Details

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Online Entrepreneurship & Innovation Courses | HBS Online

value for yourself and your organization. 8 weeks, 4-5 hrs/week Enroll by April 10 $1,850 Certificate Winning with Digital Platforms Professor Feng Zhu Explore digital platforms' unique properties,... View Details

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Social Enterprise - Faculty & Research

and the report emphasized this would provide a platform for diverse opinions to thrive, signaling a deep respect for free inquiry. The report did note that in exceptional circumstances, it may be appropriate... View Details

01 Sep 2023
News

Global Outposts Expand HBS’s Intellectual Footprint

and dilemmas. During discussions about the gaming platform Roblox, AI chatbot Replika AI, and crypto-native venture capital fund Electric Capital, students are exposed to the... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

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HBS Alumni Conference: Accelerating Climate Solutions - Alumni

Jacobs (MBA 2007) CEO & Cofounder, Generate Capital Scott Jacobs (MBA 2007) CEO & Cofounder, Generate Capital In 2014, Scott Jacobs cofounded Generate Capital, a leading sustainable infrastructure platform delivering affordable, reliable... View Details

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Making the Decision to Attend: Our Participants Share Their Stories

"Overall, the experience was incredible—completely life changing. It's changed how I look at the world. It's changed how I look at myself. And it's definitely changed how I look at my organization and how... View Details

01 Mar 2024
News

On the Radar

Illustration by Brian Stauffer Illustration by Brian Stauffer Our planet is teeming with trillions of viruses and bacteria, most of which are innocuous or even helpful, but some pose a significant risk to public health, animals, and crops. In recent decades,... View Details

Keywords: Janine White; Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities; Government

01 Jun 2023
News

From Big Pharma to Startup

Hunter Goble (MBA 2022) did not enroll in Harvard Business School with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. After earning his MBA, Goble intended to return to Eli Lilly to continue to work building brands and launching products. He envisioned himself leading a big,... View Details

Keywords: April White

06 Dec 2017
What Do You Think?

Is It Time To Break Up Amazon, Apple, Facebook, or Google?

entity be able to thrive if denuded to some extent from the parent platform economies and technologies?” LockedOnLeaders asked how Google or FB could actually be broken up. “They own the virtual real estate,... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Technology; Web Services

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Alternative Investments Course | HBS Online

throughout the course. Learn about bringing this course to your organization . Learner Stories 91% gained deeper expertise in specific areas The virtual, interactive platform was unique. I was continuously engaged with the course's... View Details

September 2020
Case

Uber at a Crossroads (2017)

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Karen Elterman

This case describes the history of Uber, its business model—including the ways it differed from that of the traditional taxi industry—and its competition with Lyft. The case is set in 2017, a year in which Uber was plagued by even more scandals than usual, though its... View Details

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16 Aug 2022
Op-Ed

Now Is the Time for Entrepreneurs to Play Offense

price and had a dozen offers in front of them. Today, layoffs—particularly at growth stage companies—have led to a massive pullback in startup hiring. Thus, some of the most talented people in our ecosystem... View Details

Keywords: by Jeffrey Bussgang

21 May 2021
Blog Post

Alumni Spotlight: Cissy Chen (MBA 2019)

HBS alumni over the past few years, I have been fortunate to meet quite a few of the pioneers in the impact industry in the region and I see the clubs' platform as a powerful way to leverage the voices of... View Details

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Terms of Use - Alumni

outlined below. Before using the services, Alumni are encouraged to review this page, the HBS Privacy Notice , and the Alumni Website Full Terms of Use (pdf) . HBS Alumni also have access to the Harvard Alumni online View Details

20 Oct 2023
News

Highlights from the Fall 2023 Alumni Board Meeting

transformation, which aims to create a platform that connects the HBS community all over the world. “We will make this happen and we will need your help, but it will take time,” Walsh said. In practice,... View Details

18 May 2023
News

India's New Money Managers

When Priti Rathi Gupta (OPM 49, 2017) was 16 years old, her father handed her his investment portfolio and asked her what she could make of it. She was befuddled. "He realized that, although I had schooling in what we call commerce, I didn't really know much about... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

01 Mar 2021
Blog Post

Exploring Career Passions through Short Intensive Programs – Moving Beyond Direct to Consumer

take away from your SIP? We want students to take away a much deeper understanding of DTCs and the nature of the growth challenges they face. They should also develop an appreciation of the emerging View Details

19 Oct 2016
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