Allison Boxer (MBA 2012) found that for her, a rewarding career is about balance. After becoming a mother, she realized she wanted more time at home with her son—an unexpected shift for someone accustomed to chasing career goals. A career transitions workshop at HBS helped her redefine her needs and obligations, leading her to create a flexible career that harmonizes professional fulfillment with family. Today, she blends teaching, leadership, and social impact while embracing what works best for her at each stage. [...]

Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967) began his career with a passion for advertising, but during undergraduate internships, his focus shifted to product management, where he found broader creative and strategic challenges. At HBS, he sharpened his decision-making skills and learned to be decisive with limited information. As his career progressed, Kurtz thrived in leadership roles, excelling at turning around businesses and building startups from the ground up. He embraced the challenge of leading through change, relying on creative problem solving and strategic action plans to drive success. [...]

After navigating the ups and downs of investment banking and becoming disillusioned with the industry, Tiffany Kent (MBA 2001) shifted her focus to personalized financial advising for executive women and female business owners. Seeking personal growth, she found purpose in serving an underserved clientele. Tiffany's journey highlights the importance of planning, learning from setbacks, and leveraging experiences to uncover meaningful opportunities. [...]

The protests against the unjust murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others since have mobilized the nation to take a stand in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and against the many policies that have allowed structural and institutional racism to become so entrenched in American life. Co-founder of the HBS Black Investment Club, Brian Sykes (HBS 2020), reflects on his own journey and the reasons why he was so determined to get this initiative off the ground before leaving HBS. [...]

This post is part of our Social Enterprise Initiative 25th anniversary blog series, which highlights some of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who have been a part of SEI throughout the years. In this post, Misan Rewane (MBA 2013, NVC 2013 Winner) shares her insights on founding and leading a social enterprise. Misan is the cofounder and CEO of WAVE (West Africa Vocational Education), an organization dedicated to tackling youth unemployment in West Africa. [...]