Skydeck
The Harvard Business School alumni podcast
Latest episodes
Apr 25, 2024 • 15min
Origin Stories
Recipients of the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award reflect on how their early life shaped them—personally and professionally
Apr 5, 2024 • 16min
Mission Control
Space entrepreneur Peter Platzer (MBA 2002) on the process of finding your purpose
Mar 8, 2024 • 20min
In Harmony
Born in Korea, Michael Kim (MBA 1990) spent his formative years in the US. As his novel ‘Offerings’ heads for the big screen, Asia’s “godfather of private equity” reflects on time, legacy, duty, and the unexpected connections between fiction and finance.
Feb 22, 2024 • 17min
Combat-Tested Cancer Coaching
Cancer will impact nearly one in two people in their lifetime. Kathy Giusti (MBA 1985) has battled it twice—and has lessons for anyone in the fight.
Jan 19, 2024 • 16min
The Values and Virtues of a Quick Fix
Author Anne Morriss (MBA 2004) on how companies can tackle complex issues with essential speed
Dec 15, 2023 • 11min
The Musts of 2023
Alumni recommendations cover books, podcasts, and TV shows of the year. Various perspectives on implementing teachings, ethical dilemmas, human rights, and Barbie. Discussion on the impactful movie Barbie. Recommendations for 2023 include Star Wars and Ted Lasso. Informative podcasts and books for historical events and relationship improvement. Alumni recommendations for books and an introduction to Skydek podcast.
Nov 22, 2023 • 13min
So You Want to Join a Startup
Entrepreneur and author Gus Bessalel (MBA 1988) on how to look before you leap
Nov 3, 2023 • 15min
Love and Money
Insights from the dating world with professional matchmaker Rachel Greenwald (MBA 1993)
Oct 6, 2023 • 14min
Soldier On
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, a Marine Corps veteran, on managing through a school shooting crisis—and what it takes to turnaround a city
Sep 19, 2023 • 14min
Skydeck Voices: The Most Important Person I Met at HBS
Alumni share stories of lifelong friendships, supportive roommates, and finding love through chance encounters at HBS. The influence of Professor Hank Riling and the impact of Professor Francis Fry and Professor Ryan Buell on academic journeys. Discussion on impactful mentors and startup co-founders. Reflecting on meeting a spouse at HBS and starting a family together.
