If the past two decades have demonstrated technology’s potential, one of the challenges of the next ten years will be defining its boundaries. How can new technologies benefit people and societies in equitable ways? How can companies -- increasingly central to the development of frontier technologies -- responsibly manage innovation without sacrificing profitability? What is the role of government in mitigating harms and establishing safeguards?? [...]
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, Pato Bichara (MBA 2015) shares his insights on leading an innovative social enterprise and working to transform the economic development of a region. Pato is the CEO of Collective Academy, an education platform that is forging the next generation of leaders in Latin America. [...]
Elaine MacDonald
Alumni
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. [...]
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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. [...]