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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 

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. 

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 

Preparing Global LeadersPreparing Global Leaders   

How HBS is deepening the understanding of business issues and practices around the world 
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The impact of HBS extends far beyond our campus. Members of the HBS community around the world are leaders who are bringing positive change and fresh ideas to business and society.

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  • 07 Jul 2023
  • Making A Difference
A Community Hunger Solution with Global Ambitions
In 2014, Neel Ghose (MBA 2019) started a platform for goodness—the Robin Hood Army. Its mission is to take on world hunger, community by community.
Re: Neel Ghose (MBA 2019)
  • 22 Jun 2023
  • Making A Difference
Book Smart
How David Risher (MBA 1991) and Worldreader are bringing the joy and power of books to children around the world
Re: David Risher (MBA 1991)
  • 29 Mar 2023
  • Making A Difference
Giving Hope and Comfort
Jeff Feingold's nonprofit aims to improve access to basic hygiene products
Re: Jeff Feingold (MBA 1997)
  • 06 Oct 2022
  • Making A Difference
Untapped Potential
Tom Ferguson is finding and funding solutions to the global water crisis
Re: Tom Ferguson (MBA 2014)
  • 08 Sep 2022
  • Making A Difference
Learning Curve
Patti Melcher quit her job in private equity at 35 and founded the Joy School to help address her daughter’s learning disabilities. Twenty-five years later, it’s serving 150 children in the Houston region.
Re: Patti Melcher (MBA 1986)
  • 02 Sep 2022
  • Making A Difference
Strength in Numbers
HBS alumni are weaving the Goodness Web, a new way to direct philanthropic donations to mental health care
Re: Jan Gilbreath-Swartz (MBA 1996); Rob Swartz (MBA 1996); Mark Verdi (MBA 1996)
  • 09 May 2022
  • Making A Difference
Green House
Betsy Harper’s “Passive House” proof-of-concept in Cambridge could be a prelude to a home-design revolution
Re: Betsy Harper (MBA 1984)
  • 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)
  • 15 Mar 2022
  • Making A Difference
History’s Future
To revive a historic city in Saudi Arabia, Amr AlMadani must balance modern needs and ancient heritage
Re: Amr Al Madani (PLDA 18)
  • 28 Feb 2022
  • Making A Difference
Equal Partner
How Pialy Aditya is advancing inclusion for both investors and entrepreneurs
Re: Pialy Aditya (MBA 2005)
  • 16 Feb 2022
  • Making A Difference
Holding Business to Account
Boston Common’s Geeta Aiyer uses her shareholder platform to effect social change
Re: Geeta Aiyer (MBA 1985)
  • 04 Feb 2022
  • Making A Difference
Hour by Hour
Rahkeem Morris (MBA 2018) is saving businesses money with every hire they make—and giving hourly employees flexibility and extra cash along the way
Re: Rahkeem Morris (MBA 2017)
  • 21 Jan 2022
  • Making A Difference
Real Talk
Businesses can't properly tackle diversity with computer-based training sessions, say Susan Harmeling (MBA 1991) and Charles Henderson (MBA 1991). You want a more inclusive organization? Be prepared to get vulnerable.
Re: Susan Harmeling (MBA 1991); Charles Henderson (MBA 1991)
  • 14 Jan 2022
  • Making A Difference
Power Play
This alumni-founded private equity firm is betting on the future of clean energy
Re: Rahul Advani (MBA 2004); Sara Graziano (MBA 2011); Chris Smith (MBA 2001)
  • 07 Jan 2022
  • Making A Difference
Learning to Fight
His wife’s brain cancer battle led Rick Sontag (MBA 1968) to find an innovative way to help scientists and patients facing the same foe
Re: Rick Sontag (MBA 1968)
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