The Harbus Foundation has announced a total of $60,000 in grant awards to Boston-based nonprofit organizations Empower Schools, Generations Incorporated, and GroundTruth. The recipients took home $20,000 each in the categories of Education, Literacy, and Journalism, respectively, following the Harbus Foundation’s annual gala. The K-12 education efforts of Empower Schools, the Education grant recipient, have… Continue reading The Harbus Foundation Grants $60,000 to Boston Nonprofits at Annual Gala
Category: Club Corner
HBS Investment Conference: What Should I Buy/Sell?
2018 has been quite a rollercoaster year for market participants – the Dow fell more than 1,000 points twice (the two largest single-day point drops in its 133-year history), and the CBOE Volatility Index almost tripled in February before recently settling within a range that is double the 2017 average. In explaining this volatility, experts… Continue reading HBS Investment Conference: What Should I Buy/Sell?
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the African American Student Union at Harvard Business School
I stood in silence on the first floor of Baker Library in the Dean’s Gallery. The exhibition entitled, “Agents of Change: The Founding and Impact of the African-American Student Union” – a celebration of the history of African-American students at Harvard Business School – was showcased in conjunction with the African American Student Union’s 50th… Continue reading Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the African American Student Union at Harvard Business School
HBS Elects New WSA Co-Presidents
Why did you want to run for Co-Presidents of the WSA? Alexis Wolfer (AW): As I think about the future of the WSA, I want to ensure all women are set up for success when they arrive on campus, supported academically and socially while they’re here, and provided with the necessary resources to thrive after… Continue reading HBS Elects New WSA Co-Presidents
Startup Corner
Events are fun, booking them sucks. Venuefly wants to change that. Clare Simonis and Josh Hoffman-Senn (HBS ’19) are co-founders of Venuefly, an HBS startup. The Problem We’re Solving Booking a social event venue – whether it’s for an office happy hour or a 40th birthday party – takes a lot of time and energy.… Continue reading Startup Corner
WesTrek: Behind the Scenes of HBS’s Largest Professional Trek
Just after Fall semester came to an end, 142 HBS students embarked on WesTrek, an annual pilgrimage to the West Coast for all budding HBS technopreneurs. Sure, escaping the chilly frost of the Northeast was a welcome change, but WesTrek’s biggest draw remained the privilege of intimate meetings in the legendary Silicon Valley with the… Continue reading WesTrek: Behind the Scenes of HBS’s Largest Professional Trek
HBS Mixes with Media in NYC
On January 26, the Entertainment and Media Club at HBS took a whirlwind tour through America’s media capital, meeting with close to a dozen MBAs who have built their careers in news and film in New York City. The trek led the HBS contingent to Brooklyn-based digital media and broadcasting company Vice Media, The New… Continue reading HBS Mixes with Media in NYC
Overheard @ Startup Bootcamp
Over January 12-19, 188 first-year MBA candidates participated in the 2018 HBS Startup Bootcamp. Below, you can hear from 26 Bootcamp teams directly about their startup ideas, their greatest lessons learned over the course of the Bootcamp, and the startups that they have on their radars. AlphaInvest Digital platform providing retail investors with access to… Continue reading Overheard @ Startup Bootcamp
HBS Show’s Cabaret Sells out Back-to-Back Performances at Oberon Theater
On Wednesday, November 29, The Cabaret sold out two smashing back-to-back performances at the American Repertory Theater’s OBERON. The edgy and eclectic show featured 22 diverse students and partners in a masterfully interwoven bouquet of song, dance, standup, storytelling, musical saw, and glow poi to creatively address what we’re actually thinking but don’t talk about… Continue reading HBS Show’s Cabaret Sells out Back-to-Back Performances at Oberon Theater
Spotlight on the HBS European Club
Europe isn’t just a continent: it’s an ideal. For many people, Europe symbolizes culture, joie de vivre, Eurovision. Of course, as the Club representing the continent on campus, we have all of this. It is not without reason my predecessors told me that the European Club has gained an unrivaled reputation for fun. This reputation… Continue reading Spotlight on the HBS European Club
2017 HBS Charity Fashion Show to End Hunger in Eastern Mass
PARK PLAZA HOTEL – BOSTON. The stars were shining bright in the Back Bay during the Retail and Luxury Goods Club’s 10th Annual Fashion Show on November 15th. A longstanding tradition at HBS, the Fashion Show features 40 students who showcase the latest trends and styles from top designers to raise money and awareness for… Continue reading 2017 HBS Charity Fashion Show to End Hunger in Eastern Mass
Spotlight on the life at “Jarbard”: The LatAm Club
The HBS LatAm Club seeks to provide a strong and engaging community for people who share a passion for Latin America and identify with the region’s core values. The club aims to represent the Latin American region on campus, promote its business and culture, and identify career opportunities for MBA students as it develops a… Continue reading Spotlight on the life at “Jarbard”: The LatAm Club
The 2017 LatAM Conference at HBS
The 20th Latin America Conference at Harvard Business School took place on November 4th and brought more than 400 students, professionals and speakers from all over the US and Latin America. With the title “A brighter future together” this year’s conference focused on the role of leadership and collaboration in achieving a positive transformation of… Continue reading The 2017 LatAM Conference at HBS
National Coming Out Day on Campus: Starting the Conversation on LGBTQ
When Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian in 1997, she was the first highly visible celebrity to come out openly. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she relays that she “realized that as long as [she] had this secret that [she] worried about all the time, that it made it look like something was… Continue reading National Coming Out Day on Campus: Starting the Conversation on LGBTQ
Spotlight on HBS Running and Triathlon Club
On Saturday 16th September, members of the HBS Running and Triathlon Club took part in the Lobsterman triathlon in Portland, Maine. This was an Olympic distance race (1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6 mile run) and fourteen members completed the race. Of these fourteen members, eight of them were successfully completed their first triathlon,… Continue reading Spotlight on HBS Running and Triathlon Club
Spotlight: Tech Club at HBS
The Technology Club at HBS connects the community here in Cambridge to the rest of the tech world by highlighting new tech trends, teaching members new skills, facilitating recruiting, and fostering networking within HBS, Boston and beyond. While Silicon Valley may feel far away, our student-run organization ensures that students have the chance to connect… Continue reading Spotlight: Tech Club at HBS
ASIA BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2017
On Saturday March 4, 2017, nearly 500 students, scholars, professionals and executives continued a longstanding tradition by congregating at the Harvard Business School campus to attend the 26th Annual Asia Business Conference at Harvard University. This year’s conference, entitled “Asia in a Changing World”, focused on the role of Asia as the fastest growing region… Continue reading ASIA BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2017
Who said Harvard MBAs don’t code?
Last spring, we published a Harbus piece asserting that “coding is the new business literacy.” As we look back on the student-led digital literacy movements at HBS over the past year, we’d say that the student body agrees. There’s a blossoming ecosystem on campus of tech-driven clubs, hackathons, and ventures. It’s hard to believe that… Continue reading Who said Harvard MBAs don’t code?
An Interview with Drew Houston Founder & CEO, Dropbox
Drew, thank you for taking the time to talk with us, we’re excited to have you. I’d like to take you to the beginning, to the very first days of Dropbox. Some entrepreneurs have a grand vision for their startup to take over the world right from the get-go. Did you ever imagine that Dropbox… Continue reading An Interview with Drew Houston Founder & CEO, Dropbox
Europe Comes to Harvard
One of Harvard’s most important features throughout history has been its unique role as a free and open arena where even the most critical and challenging debates could happen. The European Conference, which took place on March 3rd and 4th 2017, with its panel mix on politics, business, and culture, was surely the confirmation that… Continue reading Europe Comes to Harvard
Giving Back In Style: The RLGC Fashion Show
On Thursday, October 13th, the Retail and Luxury Goods Club hosted their highly anticipated 9th Annual Charity Fashion Show at Park Plaza Hotel Boston to help raise awareness for a Boston-based charity through the lens of fashion. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and festive music. In attendance were over 800 enthusiastic spectators who were… Continue reading Giving Back In Style: The RLGC Fashion Show
Insider’s Guide to RC Orientation
RC’s, welcome to HBS! My name is Andrew O’Connor and I’ve been helping coordinate RC orientation week. Look no further to find a guide to highlights of RC Orientation, the week of activities planned by the HBS Student Association to help you get settled on campus, and get to know your section and fellow RC’s.… Continue reading Insider’s Guide to RC Orientation
Class of 2016: Make a Difference
Harvard MBAs’ Biggest Opportunity for Career Impact? Giving Their Money Away. In a few short weeks, the 900+ students of the Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2016 will graduate. There is no doubt that these remarkable people will do great things in the world. But most likely, few will become CEOs of Fortune 500… Continue reading Class of 2016: Make a Difference
CODE Corner: Profiling HBS students and their side projects every month
Ollie Wilson (Section B) talks about getting back into coding, even as a full-time consultant What got you interested in CS? I played a lot of video games as a teenager, and always enjoyed tinkering, and making small mods / levels for them. Later on, when I was working full-time, I got back into coding… Continue reading CODE Corner: Profiling HBS students and their side projects every month
Onward and Upwards: Marching forward during WSA’s Women’s Week Celebrations
While the world celebrated international women’s day on March 8th, the WSA had lined up several events to celebrate the entire week. The poignant portraits that adorned the galleries at Spangler spoke volumes about inspirational women at HBS. Gender equality is a tough topic. The strides that have been taken can mean that we take… Continue reading Onward and Upwards: Marching forward during WSA’s Women’s Week Celebrations
The Road Ahead: Harvard Business School’s Upcoming Latin American Conference
By Diego Kantt (HBS ’16) & Mauricio Concha Zegarra (HBS ’16), Harvard Business School Latin American Conference Co-Chairs 2016 In October of 1972, the Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying members of a Uruguayan rugby team, their friends and family members, crashed into the Andes Mountains. Dr. Roberto Canessa made history for being one of two men… Continue reading The Road Ahead: Harvard Business School’s Upcoming Latin American Conference
From Consultant to Comedian: An Interview with Papa CJ
Papa CJ is a renowned stand-up comedian who has performed over 2000 shows across five continents in prestigious venues like Broadway and SOHO and on TV channels like BBC, NBC, and Comedy Central. Forbes Magazine called him “the global face of Indian stand-up” and Toastmaster International called him one of the most influential comedians around… Continue reading From Consultant to Comedian: An Interview with Papa CJ
Dear Manbassadors: A blog for men to confidentially ask the tough gender questions
Gender equality is a mission everyone can and should get behind. But sometimes it’s easier said than done. Despite having a clear goal, we all encounter difficult situations, or gray areas, that leave us sometimes confused as to the appropriate, or “correct” action. Continuing their mission of promoting gender equality, the Manbassadors of HBS have… Continue reading Dear Manbassadors: A blog for men to confidentially ask the tough gender questions
Reinventing Retail – The 12th Annual Retail & Luxury Goods Conference
Does anyone remember going to the mall with friends “just because” and searching for treasures that you didn’t need? I certainly remember doing that, but my memory looks through a filter that contains knowledge of online shopping and drone delivery, and I’m conflicted for my high school self who spent entire afternoons searching through racks… Continue reading Reinventing Retail – The 12th Annual Retail & Luxury Goods Conference
#OverheardOnWestrek – Tactical tips on how to break into start-ups, big tech and VC
By Jennifer Hurford, Harvard Business School Class of 2017 Secretly thankful you didn’t get any of those consulting/banking jobs you felt FOMOed into interviewing for? Here are some tips for getting a job in tech and VC brought to you straight from the mouths of HBS SF alums in big tech, start-ups, clean tech, and VC.… Continue reading #OverheardOnWestrek – Tactical tips on how to break into start-ups, big tech and VC