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Two Haas Teams Among Big Winners at Big Ideas Competition
Sneha Sheth & Andrew Hillon Big Ideas Pitch DayBerkeley-Haas startups rose to the top among a record-breaking 266 applications to the 2016 Big Ideas@Berkeley competion, with two teams taking top...
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Peter Johnson Appointed Assistant Dean of MBA Program, Admissions
Former MBA admissions director Peter Johnson has returned to Berkeley-Haas to serve as the new assistant dean of the Full-time MBA Program and Admissions.The appointment was effective June 1,...
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From Cricket Cookies to Juice Hacks: FoodInno Launches at Berkeley-Haas
Bacon-infused chocolate? Been there. Gingerbread Guinness ice cream and cricket salsa and cookies are where it’s at. Not to mention workplace vending machines that stock local coffee and kombucha.Those...
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Student Startup Roundup: Farmcation, Byte
This is part of an occasional series of articles spotlighting students and recent alumni who are working with Berkeley-Haas to start a new business or social enterprise.By Krysten...
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Walmart CIO Karenann Terrell Wins Fisher-Hopper Prize for Lifetime...
Go into any Walmart and you can always find a good deal on everything from household supplies to casual clothing.While Walmart stores in California may offer a wide range of organic vegetables, others...
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Defining Principles & Berkeley Leader Award Winners Named
Many students received special honors at the 2016 commencement ceremonies, as they brought to a close their education in the classroom but not their lifelong connection to Berkeley-Haas. In addition to...
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US-India Conference Brings Government Leaders, C-Level Execs to Haas
A group of C-level executives and economic and government leaders —including Google X CEO Mike Cassidy, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, and India's Ambassador to the U.S. Arun Singh—will explore India's...
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The Man Behind Pokémon Go: John Hanke, MBA 96
Photos by Jim BlockBy Laura CountsHe put the earth in your pocket, and now he’s unleashed pocket monsters on the earth.John Hanke, MBA 96 and CEO of Niantic Labs, is the driving force behind Pokémon...
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Classified: When the Guy in the Back Row Turns Out to Be the Man of the Moment
Photos by Jim BlockBy Krysten CrawfordProbal Banerjee had a hunch. It was Day 3 of “The Innovative Organization,” a semiannual course for executives at Berkeley-Haas, and the participants had dived...
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Berkeley-Haas Deepens its Big Data Program
By Pamela TomAs a physical therapist at San Francisco General Hospital, Samantha Delehant, EWMBA 18, knew that a better understanding of patient data could help improve care. Data from patients'...
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New Research Shows Benefits of Building a Cross-Sector Career
By James DalyWhat makes a seasoned leader? Increasingly, it’s a career that spans the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors, gleaning important lessons and perspectives from all three. Such a varied...
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New Berkeley Undergraduate Program to Develop Innovative Tech Leaders,...
A new undergraduate program that integrates the study of engineering and business launched today at the University of California, Berkeley. The Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology Program...
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What Marketers Can Learn From Pokémon Go's Success
By Pamela TomEllen Evers, assistant professor of marketing at Berkeley-Haas, is an avid Pokémon Go player.Evers also studies consumer behavior, which makes her a perfect person to ask about Pokémon...
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Destined for Leadership: From Activist to MBA
By Krysten CrawfordWhen Cristy Johnston-Limón was hired as executive director of Oakland’s Destiny Arts Center in 2011, the nonprofit was facing eviction from its shared space at a local charter...
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Three Golds for Ryan Murphy, BS 17: “It Really Hasn’t Set In."
Ryan Murphy after winning the gold medal in the 200-meter backstroke.Credit: USA Today/UC BerkeleyWhile most Haas undergrads return to class this week with successful internships under their belts,...
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876 New Students Jump In to Life at Haas
Photo: Full-time MBA students run the three-legged race at the Cohort OlympicsBerkeley-Haas this month welcomed 876 new students, who bring to the classroom accomplishments as diverse as working on a...
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Prof. Teece’s “Dynamic Capabilities” Framework Featured in New California...
Blockbuster, Kodak, Lehman Brothers, and Nokia are among a cadre of companies that failed to adapt to changes in their external environment—stumbles that are particularly prevalent in markets with high...
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"Best for the World Gathering" to Celebrate Responsible Business
By Krysten CrawfordVictoria Fiore, MBA 12, was drawn to Berkeley-Haas for its track record of cultivating future business leaders who make a social impact.Today, she’s become one of those leaders.As...
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Haas Case Study & Speaker Series Explore a High-Growth Industry: Legal Cannabis
By Krysten CrawfordGreen Team: Case study co-authors Mohsin Alvi, MBA 16; Deena Malaeb, BS 17; and Jamaur Bronner, MBA 16The legal cannabis industry is smoking hot: sales are projected to reach $6.7...
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Berkeley-Haas Leading $3.1M Entrepreneurship Grant for Students
The Berkeley-Haas Entrepreneurship Program (BHEP) and UC Berkeley Engineering have won a five-year $3.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train and support entrepreneurs.UC Berkeley...
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