Stories

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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20 Nov 2019
Making A Difference

From the Ground Up

Profits from a specialty water supplier are a source of needed funds for school children in Fiji

04 Nov 2019
Making A Difference

A Home for Startups

The Hive is providing workspaces for Indian entrepreneurs geared toward sharing ideas and helping each other thrive

31 Oct 2019
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Finding an Audience

A homegrown service in Mexico uses the web and more to promote professional music events to an enthusiastic public

30 Oct 2019
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Creating Agents of Change

Children International CEO sees her role as paying it forward

16 Oct 2019
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The Road to Impact

For David Offensend, leading a global nonprofit is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream

24 Sep 2019
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Connecting Patients and Providers

His mother’s search for treatment led Greg Jarzabek to build a better way to bridge the medical market

23 Sep 2019
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Leading Schools that Change Lives

Brendan Kennealey (MBA 2006) brings an EMT’s mindset to the work of starting and running schools that help underserved kids beat the odds

21 Aug 2019
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Analyzing Homelessness

Using the same data-driven approach that helped him build a successful international consulting firm, Randy Shumway (MBA 2000) is targeting the root causes of homelessness

15 Aug 2019
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Finding a Fix for Food Allergies

Elise and Greg Bates (both MBA 2000) launched End Allergies Together as a very personal mission—with a very public goal

02 Aug 2019
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Fulfilling Their Promise

How retired automobile executive Susan Schooner is helping young women reach their potential—and how that work has helped her find herself

02 Aug 2019
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Helping Veterans Build Careers

How Dan Goldenberg is working to ensure his fellow veterans find their post-service professional path

01 Aug 2019
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Investing for Good

Tracy Palandjian is at the forefront of the movement to use public and private capital to deliver social and financial value

31 Jul 2019
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Honoring the Code

For Mike Mullen, holding the US military’s most senior commands required leading with integrity

19 Jul 2019
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Building an Ecosystem for African Entrepreneurs

Tony Elumelu’s “Africapitalism” strategy is ensuring that the continent supports startups

18 Jul 2019
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The Pursuit of Impact

Michael R. Bloomberg (MBA 1966) strives to make a difference across education, health care, civic life, and beyond

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