
Skydeck
The Harvard Business School alumni podcast
Latest episodes

Dec 3, 2019 • 14min
Skydeck Live: The Case for Funding Female Founders
Monica Dodi on diversity as a competitive advantage for VCs

Nov 14, 2019 • 9min
Keeping Red Lobster Fresh

Oct 23, 2019 • 13min
After the Storm
How the CEO of a Chicago charter school network picked up the pieces after a leadership crisis

Oct 3, 2019 • 15min
Skydeck Live: Galactic Returns
Space entrepreneur and investor Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux on how to search the skies for profits

Sep 12, 2019 • 8min
Skydeck Voices: Finding My Muse
Alumni share how stepping outside familiar spaces can enhance productive thinking. Personal stories highlight the magic of solitude and activities like yoga and coffee shop visits for creativity. Diverse routines reveal that late-night tranquility and early morning coffee can spark imagination. Ideal thinking environments, from quiet homes to refreshing beach spots, are explored. Additionally, they discuss how understanding local challenges can inspire innovative and environmentally respectful solutions.

Aug 21, 2019 • 16min
Catalyzing Africa’s Tech Sector
How Seni Sulyman and Andela plan to turn the continent into a computing hub

Jul 30, 2019 • 17min
Skydeck Live: The Rise of the FOMO Sapiens
Patrick McGinnis, who coined the term “fear of missing out,” on how it increasingly drives our personal and professional lives—and how we can manage it

Jul 11, 2019 • 17min
The Birth of a Silicon Valley Blockbuster

Jun 18, 2019 • 15min
Reframing Modern Art
Denise Murrell traded finance for fine arts—and cast a critical new eye on iconic paintings

May 8, 2019 • 14min