Nov 17 2009
HBS Faculty on Holiday Consumer Spending
As the holiday retail season approaches, two faculty share their outlooks for consumer spending.
Nov 16 2009
Spotlight on Startups
BusinessWeek looks at intriguing startups, including Hunch (cofounder Chris Dixon) and Zynga (founder Mark Pincus), while the New York Times previews Glyde, a resale forum for used media (founder Simon Rothman). On campus, Sunil Nagaraj talks about starting tech company Triangulate.
Nov 13 2009
Economic Recovery and Sporting Events
In an interview with the FT, Sir Martin Sorrell (MBA '68) talks about "LUV," differences in global business, and the World Cup.
Nov 06 2009
Health Reform Paths Not Taken
No issues in the ongoing Congressional health-care debate have generated more heat than the so-called public option and proposed taxes on “gold-plated” health insurance plans. Conservatives view a new government-run health insurance option as creeping socialism. Unions fear that taxes on generous health plans would penalize their members for hard-won concessions from employers.
Nov 05 2009
What Makes Boston Special?
HBS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Jeff Bussgang (MBA '95) shows students what makes the Boston start-up scene special.
Nov 01 2009
Leadership at Harvard
University President Drew Faust speaks with the New York Times about leadership lessons and investing in people.
Oct 29 2009
Is TV About to Change?
Hulu, a new media company led by CEO Jason Kilar (MBA '97), is changing the rules of network TV viewing.
Oct 27 2009
How to Go from Small to Super
You don't have to be big to be super. Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter (@RosabethKanter) blogs about how small companies can boost performance by stressing values.
Oct 23 2009
A New Leader for a Storied College
Hampden-Sydney College President Chris Howard (MBA '03) tells students: "To be able to hold your shoulders up and be able to participate, feel like you're supposed to be at the table, is really special."
Oct 22 2009
Investing in Clean Energy
John Doerr (MBA '76), named one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News, calls for more energy research.
See also: Alumni Achievement profile, September 2008
