Healthcare spending now exceeds 18% of U.S. GDP—the highest among developed nations—yet outcomes in life expectancy, chronic disease management, and avoidable mortality continue to lag our peers. For business leaders responsible for workforce health, benefits strategy, and organizational risk, this isn't an abstract policy debate. It's a P&L problem that compounds annually. Why This Discussion […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how hospitals identify risks, reduce medical errors, and deliver higher-quality care. What does this transformation look like inside the country’s leading health systems and what does it mean for the patients and families who receive care there? Join us for a conversation with two of the most influential leaders, driving […]
Spend an evening learning about the mission-critical AI platform originally built out of the Harvard Innovation Lab and MIT that today powers over 100 million emergencies annually. RapidSOS is a mission-critical AI response platform that helps power response for 600M+ connected devices from 210+ global technology companies and 22,000+ public safety agencies in 11 countries. […]
Join us for an in- person Investment Strategy Panel on Thursday, November 13th from 6:00-8:30pm at the campus of Harvard Business School. The markets have made a dramatic recovery since the bear market lows of 2022. The technology sector has continued to power the markets stimulated by massive capital spending in AI infrastructure. We are also in […]
Join us for a compelling story of survival and an inspiring, thought-provoking discussion of human compassion. As a five-year-old Jewish child in Paris, Lionel Fray and his mother fled on the last train out as the Nazis marched toward the city. After a narrow escape from a roundup that would have sent them to a […]
About the HBSAAA50 Leadership Summit Building on a 50-year legacy of convening impactful leadership summits with a vibrant alumni network of over 3,000 African American HBS graduates, we are excited […]
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author Ranjay Gulati as he explores themes from his forthcoming book, How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage (Harper Business, September 2025). In a time when uncertainty often pushes us to play it safe, Gulati offers a compelling alternative: […]
he Harvard Business School Association of Boston (HBSAB) is thrilled to present a cutting-edge event featuring the renowned Professor Jeffrey Rayport. This exclusive gathering will provide unparalleled insights into the transformative potential of AI tools like Harvey AI in legal and professional services firms. Event Highlights Condensed Case Study: Professor Rayport will deliver a concise, high-impact […]
Spend an evening learning from Christopher Finn – Partner and retired Chief Operating Officer of the large global Private Equity Firm Carlyle Group - March 25th at 6PM in Hawes Hall on the HBS Campus. Prior to his stepping down as COO in 2024, Finn served in senior leadership positions at Carlyle Group for 28 […]
Join us on zoom or at Spangler Auditorium on the HBS Campus for the 2025 NVC Regional Finals of the HBS Alumni New Venture Competition at 5:30PM ET on Thursday, March 6th. Join the panel of judges and our local angels in hearing about these innovative new ventures from HBS Alumni. Event Information Date: Thursday, March 6th […]
When a company needs to go in a new direction, bringing on a new board of directors is often central to successful change. Even when only one or two new directors will be brought onto the board, their selection must line up with the where the company hopes to go over the next two to […]
In 2010, David Meerman Scott described to hundreds of HBSAB attendees how Universal Studios Orlando communicated the launch of their new Harry Potter Theme Park to 450 million people in just a few days by using social media. The definition of effective marketing would never be the same. David is a marketing strategist; a bestselling […]