

Skydeck
Harvard Business School
The Harvard Business School alumni podcast
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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.

Aug 24, 2023 • 16min
Helping Consumers Decarbonize their Purchases
In this excerpt from the HBS podcast Climate Rising, Sanchali Pal (MBA 2018) discusses the business plan behind her sustainable spending app.

Jul 27, 2023 • 17min
Striving for Imperfection
In a new book, Charles Conn (MBA 1990) offers problem-solving mindsets for uncertain times

Jun 30, 2023 • 17min
Skydeck Live: Lessons from Major League Baseball’s Game-Changing Innovations
Chris Marinak (MBA 2008), Chief Operations and Strategy Officer at Major League Baseball, on building and nurturing an organizational culture of innovation—and what his experience at MLB can teach any business leader. (Recorded live at Spring Reunions.)

May 22, 2023 • 14min
Balancing Acts
Recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Award offer their take on the tricky topic of managing personal and professional responsibilities