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Stories

That Was Then, This Is NowThat Was Then, This Is Now   

For more than 20 years, the HBS Portrait Project has captured a moment in time for graduating MBAs. We asked five alumni to revisit their hopes and dreams 

Striving for ImperfectionStriving for Imperfection   

In a new book, Charles Conn offers problem-solving mindsets for uncertain times 

Money Does Grow on (Family) TreesMoney Does Grow on (Family) Trees   

How genealogy research grew from a hobbyist project into a multibillion-dollar industry 

Solving for ZSolving for Z   

Gen Z workers are in high demand—and they know it. Our three alumni experts explain how companies can recruit and retain the next generation. 

Preparing Global LeadersPreparing Global Leaders   

How HBS is deepening the understanding of business issues and practices around the world 
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  • 01 Sep 2023
  • HBS Alumni Bulletin
End Game
Patagonia’s solution to the question of how to sustain a company’s mission for good
Re: Charles Conn (MBA 1990); Geoffrey G. Jones (Isidor Straus Professor of Business History); By: Jen McFarland Flint
  • 19 Dec 2022
  • HBS Deep Purpose
The Rise Philosophy at Mahindra Group
Mahindra Group leader Anand Mahindra (MBA 1981) on how the “rise” philosophy guides his company to make money, motivate its 250,000 employees, and strive for a better world.
Re: Anand Mahindra (MBA 1981); Ranjay Gulati (Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration)
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  • 25 Aug 2022
  • HBS Alumni Bulletin
On Purpose
How to ensure a company’s purpose has real human—and financial—impact
Re: Jenny Cohen (MBA 1997); Ranjay Gulati (Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration); By: Jen McFarland Flint
  • 20 Jul 2022
  • Skydeck
Wired to be Inspired
Professor Ranjay Gulati on the messy but transformational pursuit of purpose
Re: Ranjay Gulati (Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration)
  • 15 Apr 2022
  • Making A Difference
Funding His Purpose
Leonardo Letelier left a consulting career to help mission-driven nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Brazil access the financing they need to flourish
Re: Leo Letelier Pimstein (MBA 2002)
  • 13 Apr 2022
  • HBS Alumni News
New School
How Rob Waldron built a mission-driven culture that helps Curriculum Associates better serve students and teachers
Re: Rob Waldron (MBA 1992)
  • 22 Feb 2022
  • HBS Alumni Bulletin
Ink: Bringing Purpose to Life
Re: Ranjay Gulati (Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration)
  • 07 Sep 2021
  • HBS Alumni Bulletin
Funding His Purpose
Leonardo Letelier left a consulting career to help mission-driven nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Brazil access the financing they need to flourish
Re: Leo Letelier Pimstein (MBA 2002)
  • 27 May 2020
  • Alumni Stories
Prepare to Exit
An unexpected job loss offers an opportunity for reinvention
Re: Jimmy Tran (MBA 2008)
  • 01 Dec 2019
  • HBS Alumni Bulletin
Organic Matter
Re: Neil Black (MBA 1997); Ross Buckenham (MBA 1981); By: Julia Hanna
  • 16 Jul 2019
  • HBS Alumni News
The Making of a Movement
Three strategic decisions helped transform an inspiring idea into the fastest-growing athletic fundraiser in the nation, generating massive philanthropic impact in the battle against rare cancers
Re: David Linn (MBA 2000); Das Narayandas (Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration); By: Greg Forbes Siegman
  • 19 Mar 2019
  • Making A Difference
Mission Critical
Educating the public about the value of organ donation
Re: Janice Whaley (GMP 15)
  • 01 Mar 2019
  • HBS Alumni Bulletin
A Wider Net
Professional soccer has never been more popular in the United States. So why aren’t more kids playing it? US Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro says the problem isn’t a lack of interest—it’s a lack of access
Re: Carlos Cordeiro (MBA 1980); By: Dan Morrell
  • 23 Sep 2018
  • New York Times
320,000 High Schoolers to Get Free Water Bottles. The Goal? 54 Million Fewer Single-Use Drinks
Re: Sarah Kauss (MBA 2003)
  • 14 Sep 2017
  • The Harvard Gazette
Political Failure Through a Business Lens
Re: Michael E. Porter (Bishop William Lawrence University Professor (Renewal Leave))
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