On March 14, 2019, over 20 Bay Area HBS alumni gathered for Northern California’s first HBS Business & Society Dinner, part of a series of alumni conversations around the nation to focus on broad societal issues that HBS alums are well-positioned to impact. Sponsored by the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI), the intent was to hold a “Jeffersonian dinner gathering,” where individuals of different backgrounds and perspectives convene over food to engage in a shared conversation with a purpose. The results often include building awareness around key causes, inspiring reflection and action, and creating authentic new connections. [...]

This post is part of our Social Enterprise Initiative 25th anniversary blog series, which highlights some of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who have been a part of SEI throughout the years. In this post, Henry Tsai (MBA 2017), shares his insights on pursuing a socially-oriented career path. [...]

When social sector organizations think about data, the conversation often begins and ends with measuring impact. This is an important question that needs data, but there are so many more ways to use data to drive impact. [...]

Five years ago my social marketing software company was acquired and I was granted a unique opportunity for a fresh start. It was a lucky break, as I realized I’d become an ad optimizer. Who dreams of growing up to be an ad optimizer? [...]