“You’ve heard of a bank run? I’ll show you a bank run!” And with those words, my CEO dashed out of the office to ensure the security of his company’s funds in the latest crisis sweeping through the Argentine financial system. With a large, growing government debt and the one-to-one currency convertibility plan in place,… Continue reading Leaders who make a difference in the world
Tag: Entrepreneurship
Uncertainty Prevails as ECs Begin Job Search
As EC students sent in their resumes to apply for on-campus job interviews in October, the mood was dour. The news coming from the Career Services “Market Update” did little to brighten their spirits.Rather than sugarcoating the facts, Ron Peracchio, Acting Director of MBA Career Services, and Tim Butler, Director of MBA Career Development, provided… Continue reading Uncertainty Prevails as ECs Begin Job Search
Global Entrepreneurs Coming to HBS
This Saturday, December 1, is Harvard Business School’s 18th annual Entrepreneurship Conference “Build to Lead.” This conference, which is hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club, attracts venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and industry experts. One reason why hundreds of students will attend the event is because of the line-up of distinguished speakers and panelists. There are three keynote… Continue reading Global Entrepreneurs Coming to HBS
Uncertainty Prevails as ECs Begin Job Search
Last week, as EC students sent in their resumes to apply for on-campus job interviews in October, the mood was dour. The news coming from the Career Services “Market Update” did little to brighten spirits.Rather than sugarcoating the facts, Ron Peracchio, Acting Director of MBA Career Services, and Tim Butler, Director of MBA Career Development,… Continue reading Uncertainty Prevails as ECs Begin Job Search
HBS Alumna Named a Global Leader for Tomorrow at Davos World Economic Forum
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, HBS MBA Class of 1999, was named one of the Global Leaders for Tomorrow and was honored at the recent Davos World Economic Forum. I exchanged e-mail with Ndidi and asked her to answer some questions for our readers. The Harbus: Tell us a little bit about yourself. NON: My life’s goal… Continue reading HBS Alumna Named a Global Leader for Tomorrow at Davos World Economic Forum
HBS Receives $25 Million from Venture Capitalist Arthur Rock
Arthur Rock, a member of the Harvard Business School MBA Class of 1951 and a pioneering venture capitalist who helped form numerous startups that went on to become twentieth-century success stories, including Intel Corp., Teledyne, Scientific Data Systems, and Apple Computer, has donated $25 million to the School to fund the establishment of the Arthur… Continue reading HBS Receives $25 Million from Venture Capitalist Arthur Rock
Latin American Women in Business
03/08/02I usually get asked about the role of Latin American women in business. My response is that my experience has been, in general, very good. Besides one or two businessmen coming into my office and asking me to schedule a meeting with “my boss”, I haven’t really faced any problems that I consider to be… Continue reading Latin American Women in Business
A Look At:
You don’t need the Harbus to tell you that options for gainful employment are bleak this summer, but we’re assholes so thought we’d mention it anyway. Thankfully, we’re a bit more constructive than the folks over at Career Services, who so thoughtfully included this reminder at the end of their recent poll: “POLL INCOMPLETE. YOU… Continue reading A Look At:
Latin American Women in Business
I usually get asked about the role of Latin American women in business. My response is that my experience has been, in general, very good. Besides one or two businessmen coming into my office and asking me to schedule a meeting with “my boss”, I haven’t really faced any problems that I consider to be… Continue reading Latin American Women in Business
How to Waste a Good Title?
If you have been following this column for some time, you know that I care deeply about certain issues. So you may also understand why I was so strongly disappointed by the last book I read. You see, it’s a pity, but some people just don’t realize how strong a responsibility it is to choose… Continue reading How to Waste a Good Title?
Vision, Integrity, & Chutzpah
On Friday, February 9, the Harvard Business School Club of Greater New York hosted its third annual America’s Entrepreneur Award T Conference and Dinner. With a raison d’etre of recognizing people who have done great stuff and presenting that to others for a learning opportunity, this event proves that entrepreneurship is still alive and well… Continue reading Vision, Integrity, & Chutzpah
Entrepreneurship Program at HBS Wins Top Award
The entrepreneurship program at Harvard Business School (HBS), which has offered courses in entrepreneurship for more than a half century and counts among its 65,000 graduates some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, won the top award for MBA programs nationwide from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), an organization devoted… Continue reading Entrepreneurship Program at HBS Wins Top Award
So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
Mr. Andersson’s first entrepreneurial experience came when he was 16 years old. With savings from the stock market, he acquired an ice cream shop in his neighborhood, hired his siblings and his father (without pay), and made it a successful business which put him and his siblings through college. His most recent success was LightSpeed… Continue reading So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
The India Panel at the Asia Business Conference
Hosting a panel at a conference always suggests a mixture of excitement and apprehension – perhaps even more so when one is well acquainted with the panelists. As the panel manager for the India Country Panel at the Asia Business Conference, the subject matter and the speakers could literally not have been closer to home… Continue reading The India Panel at the Asia Business Conference
Yelp!
The Harbus noticed that one of our classmates, Jeremy Stoppelman (OI), has gone missing. We tracked him down in San Francisco where he is putting the finishing touches on a new website: Yelp! Harbus: So you started a company this summer – what is this company? Jeremy Stoppelman: Yelp! (www.yelp.com) is the first online service… Continue reading Yelp!
Entrepreneurship Club Goes Global
This summer, in a move to further extend the reach and impact of HBS students and alumni worldwide, The Entrepreneurship Club of Harvard Business School launched its Global Entrepreneurship Initiatives. Through the Global Entrepreneurship Initiatives, the organization provides a vehicle for HBS students and alumni to help catalyze the economic development of the world’s nations… Continue reading Entrepreneurship Club Goes Global
The 20th Annual Entrepreneurship Conference @ HBS:
The 20th Annual Entrepreneurship Conference at Harvard Business School drew record numbers with close to 800 participants attending. The Conference was graced by industry leaders and pioneers, featuring keynote speakers Bill Coleman, Founder, BEA Systems; Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Founder, easyJet and easyGroup; David Neeleman, CEO, JetBlue; and keynote moderator Terry Jones, Special Venture Partner, General Catalyst,… Continue reading The 20th Annual Entrepreneurship Conference @ HBS:
Taking the Pain out of Doctor’s Appointments: ZocDoc CEO Cyrus Massoumi Visits HBS
In the summer of 2007, Cyrus Massoumi was on a cross-country flight to New York for a McKinsey consulting project. He was accustomed to frequent travel, but this trip had become particularly unpleasant. A sinus infection had prevented him from getting any rest, and when the plane landed his eardrum burst. In need of immediate… Continue reading Taking the Pain out of Doctor’s Appointments: ZocDoc CEO Cyrus Massoumi Visits HBS
Foursquare CEO Advises Aspiring Entrepreneurs During Visit to iLab
As Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley addressed a group of MBAs in the iLab last Wednesday, he singled out one individual in the crowd. The student, whom Crowley did not know, was proudly donning a signature black Google fleece. After a bit of playful jeering, Crowley changed his tone: “But seriously, you’re probably really smart, I’d… Continue reading Foursquare CEO Advises Aspiring Entrepreneurs During Visit to iLab
Plugged In: Jeremy Andrus Keeps the World Listening
When Jeremy Andrus (MBA 2002) joined headphone-maker Skullcandy in 2005, the company had more board members than employees. At the time, the team consisted of founder Rick Alden, a trio of graphic designers, and a customer service rep-turned-shipping guru. Before officially signing on—and perhaps as one final measure of due diligence—Andrus met this group for… Continue reading Plugged In: Jeremy Andrus Keeps the World Listening
Entrepreneurship for Ecuador: Building a Clean Water Business
In the summer of 2006, Alex Harding (NA) was working at a local hospital in Muisne, Ecuador, when he recognized a familiar face in the emergency room. It was Surullo, a 5-year old boy from his neighborhood, and he looked awful, severely dehydrated due to an unrelenting bout of diarrhea. Infected with intestinal parasites, Surullo… Continue reading Entrepreneurship for Ecuador: Building a Clean Water Business
Understanding FiMSim with Professor Alan McCormack
The Harbus sat down with Professor Alan McCormack to answer your burning questions about the Financial Market Simulator (FiMSim). This conversation has been edited for length and clarity by the author. How did FiMSim become part of the FIELD curriculum? What was the development process like www.replicaforbest.co.uk? Professor Josh Coval has had FiMSim in his… Continue reading Understanding FiMSim with Professor Alan McCormack
The Entrepreneurship Curriculum at HBS: A Student’s Guide
That was the end of my tiny spark of entrepreneurship in 2008. Four years and 550k miles traveled later, travel booking is still at the top of my mind. This time, however, I’m actually building a company. What has changed? Surely spending the last two years in a HBS classroom only weakened my connection to “normal travelers.”
Launching FIELD 3
It’s been a crazy week for the RC class, guinea pigs for Harvard Business School’s new FIELD program. Wednesday, April 11 was FIELD 3 Launch Day, when all 150 student start-ups needed to have a product or service ready to sell. After a morning of quick 10-minute presentations to investor sections, the financial market simulator opened for two hours of whirlwind trading.
Venture Corner: bcalm Gets its Start in the Beverage Industry
There’s a calm taking HBS by storm. One day soon, out of the corner of your eye when walking by Spangler, you will notice a green and silver glimmer in a section mate’s hand thanks to Dan Rumennik, founder of bcalm. I wanted to learn more about the beginnings of this beverage start-up, so I sat down with Dan to learn more.
The Heat is On for SolidEnergy: HBS/MIT Partnership Produces Series of Wins
After winning $120,000 at the Rice Business Plan Competition as well as the top prize at MIT Accelerate, Louis Beryl (HBS 2012) is understandably optimistic about the future of SolidEnergy, a business which he co-founded with Qichao Hu, an MIT Grad student.
Venture Corner: Pymetrics Uses Neuroscience to Assess Personality
WHO: are we? We are Pymetrics. We have developed a new, neuroscience-based tool to perform a better assessment of people. It is like the Myers-Briggs for the 21st century: it is based on neuroscience rather than psychology. The tool will tell you two things: 1. Your cognitive and emotional strengths and weaknesses, and 2. What people with… Continue reading Venture Corner: Pymetrics Uses Neuroscience to Assess Personality
An Inside Look at Trunk Club
Last summer, I had the opportunity to intern with Trunk Club, a men’s clothing service that makes it easy to find great clothes without any shopping. It was my first experience working at a start-up; when I joined, the company had just hit their first full year of sales, and was growing quickly. What makes… Continue reading An Inside Look at Trunk Club
Reflections on a Failed Business Plan
It was disappointing, depressing, and, like everything else in the 6-8 weeks we’d taken to develop the plan, a tremendous learning experience, one I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Venture Corner: CIMLS.com Discovers How to Open the Floodgates and Harness Data to Power Its Business
As a refresher, what was your business and your progress at the time of the last Harbus interview? CIMLS.com (The Commercial Investment Multiple Listing Service) is a commercial real estate research service. We collect and provide access to a huge database of information ranging from property listings to local market demographics www.replicabestsale.co.uk. At the time… Continue reading Venture Corner: CIMLS.com Discovers How to Open the Floodgates and Harness Data to Power Its Business
