- 27 Nov 2023
- The Parlor Room
Jeff Bussgang on the Rise of AI & Raising Venture Capital
HBS Senior Lecturer Jeff Bussgang joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to discuss the rise of generative AI, how to come up with good business ideas, why experimentation is vital to finding product-market fit, and how to raise venture capital successfully.
Previous Episodes
Jill Avery on Building a Winning Brand Portfolio
- 13 NOV 2023 |
- The Parlor Room
What can you learn about brand portfolio strategy from Marriott's $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts? Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jill Avery joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to answer that question and discuss how Marriott overcame the challenge of managing its robust 30-brand portfolio.
Mike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation
- 30 OCT 2023 |
- The Parlor Room
In this episode of The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Professor Mike Wheeler speaks with host Chris Linnane about how negotiation's improvisational nature makes it much like jazz. He also shares stories about a former president's photo and the acquisition of a television system to illustrate strategies for succeeding at the bargaining table.
Mihir Desai on Apple's Powerful Financial Model
- 16 OCT 2023 |
- The Parlor Room
In this debut episode of The Parlor Room, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Mihir Desai to discuss how Apple's financial model contributes to its success and illustrates a critical lesson about risk management.
Trailer: Introducing The Parlor Room
- 04 OCT 2023 |
- The Parlor Room
Harvard Business School Online is excited to introduce The Parlor Room, a new podcast featuring entertaining, insightful conversations with HBS professors that demystify vital business concepts and provide practical takeaways for your career.
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