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The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center

December 22, 2009

Good Cause and Effect

Catherine New

New research from Professor Ray Fisman and his colleagues shows that linking a product with a charity donation is an effective way to boost sales.

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  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Social Enterprise
  • Strategy
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December 04, 2009

Summer Fellowships with Social Value

Catherine New

More than 55 MBA students in the Social Enterprise Program participated in the Summer Fellowship Program. Read more about their experiences.

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July 22, 2011

Is Your Business Biased Against Innovation?

Established businesses can reinvigorate their products and services, says Rita McGrath, if they are willing to cast aside assumptions that impede the development of new business models.

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  • Entrepreneurship
  • Strategy
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April 23, 2010

Is Your Business Plan Outrageous?

Catherine New

Dozens of students took part in the annual A. Lorne Weil Outrageous Business Plan Competition. What was the winning idea?

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  • Entrepreneurship
Read post 1 Comment
June 15, 2005

Policy and Entrepreneurship

Dean Glenn Hubbard talks about why progressive tax rates tend to deter new entrepreneurs and how far governments should go to create a favorable environment for entrepreneurship.

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  • Business Economics and Public Policy
  • Entrepreneurship
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November 20, 2009

New Healthcare Paradigm: Technology, Value and Emergence

Cliff Cramer

At the 6th Annual Healthcare Conference, industry leaders said they are focused on innovation, value-rich offerings and the emergence of new global markets and technologies.

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June 20, 2008

The Best Time to Start a Business

Murray Low

Should we really be encouraging students to start businesses early in their careers?

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  • Leadership
  • Strategy
Read post 4 Comments
November 18, 2009

Opportunities in Alternative Energy

Nate McMurry ’10

A group of Columbia Business School students attended the annual Net Impact Conference last weekend, where one topic of discussion was the future of energy. What business models have the greatest growth potential?

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  • Entrepreneurship
  • Social Enterprise
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December 28, 2012

From Intuition to Creation

Bill Duggan explains how innovations are made, from idea to implementation.

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  • Strategy
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January 26, 2009

Too Small to Fail?

Innovative, upstart ventures have a crucial role to play in economic recovery, says Michael A. M. Keehner, who suggests it may be time to give entrepreneurs a stimulus package of their own.

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January 22, 2010

Is It Better to Go to a Start-Up or an Established Firm?

Christian Dicarlo ’10

Take a risk early in your career or go to an organization where you can learn the ropes? On our annual trip to Silicon Valley, MBA students gained insights on both schools of thought.

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Read post 1 Comment
January 25, 2006

Thinking Small: Entrepreneurship in India

Despite all the fuss about offshoring to Bangalore, Amar Bhide claims it can't transform India's economy. Here, he explains the reforms needed to spur business growth and put India on the fast track.

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October 24, 2007

Beyond the Five-year Strategic Plan

In his new book, Bill Duggan reveals how to cultivate strategic intuition to drive innovation, solve problems and capitalize on unforeseen opportunities.

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March 27, 2013

It's Not Who You Know

Entrepreneurs who launch new ventures away from industry hubs find that knowledge is portable.

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October 28, 2009

When Should a Founder Find a CEO?

Catherine New

"You need to know when to get out of the way," Craig Newmark told students about his decision to select a CEO for Craigslist. So how does a founder know when? Entrepreneurship professor Brendan Burns shares his insight.

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April 09, 2010

Lab Work for Your Business Model

Catherine New

What is the best way to experiment with your business model? Management professor Rita McGrath shares her insights.

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May 28, 2009

Are Macro Changes in Store for Microlending?

New financial tools and technologies are poised to change the way microfinance is practiced, says Suresh Sundaresan.

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December 23, 2008

Embracing Change in a Challenged Healthcare Industry

Cliff Cramer

At Columbia Business School's 5th Annual Healthcare Conference, industry leaders said they are looking for ways to drive innovation.

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January 31, 2012

Predicting Start-Up Success

For aspiring entrepreneurs, previous employer size can forecast performance and commitment.

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April 21, 2010

More Women Needed in Venture Capital

Ed Zimmerman

What are entrepreneurs are doing, and what role can VCs play, to bring more women into the world of start-ups and venture capital?

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December 07, 2009

Better Incentives for Carbon Reduction

Catherine New

Professor Geoff Heal says there are two actions that can mitigate the effect of greenhouse gases on the planet.

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April 17, 2009

The Advantage of Not Knowing It All

In a new book, Rita Gunther McGrath discusses how taking calculated risks, while learning along the way, can pave the road to success.

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Academics

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Management Division

The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center

B9701: Top Management Challenges

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B9455: Social Entrepreneurship

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B8699: Marketing & the Internet

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Strategic Intuition: The Key to Creative Innovation

In today's rapidly changing business environment, innovation and creativity are critical to help a company survive and thrive. Exclusive to...

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  • Strategy

B9455: Social Ventures & Impact Investing: Risk Capital for Expanding Innovation

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B7455: Social Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century

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B8399: Fixed-Income Derivatives

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B8499: Social Venture Incubator

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B8499: Launching Social Ventures

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  • Social Enterprise

B8201: Economics of Strategic Behavior

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B9777: High Potential Entrepreneurship (Master Class)

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  • World Business

B9455: Social Entrepreneurship: Global Perspective

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School News & Events

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May 05, 2013

What Is the Best Way of Innovating for Social Change?

Profs. Fisman and Usher, co-directors of the Social Enterprise Program, discuss the importance of equipping student entrepreneurs with the framework and ideas that will help them in innovating for social change. Read more...

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  • Social Enterprise
May 02, 2013

Perelman Pledges $100M to Columbia Business School

In a live interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Dean Hubbard announces Ronald O. Perelman’s gift of $100 million. In recognition of Perelman’s generosity, one of the School’s two new buildings will be named the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Business Innovation. Read more...

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March 23, 2013

Congratulations to the A. Lorne Weil Start Up Pitch Competition Winners

Congratulations to the A. Lorne Weil Start Up Pitch Competition Winners Read more...

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Directory

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John Donaldson
John Donaldson

jd34@columbia.edu
212-854-4436

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John Walker
John Walker

JWalker08@london.columbia.edu
212-854-3239

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Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips

rp2051@columbia.edu
212-851-5815

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Brendan Burns
Brendan Burns

bburns@stepstonecp.com
212-854-7903

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Jack Kaplan
Jack Kaplan

jk697@columbia.edu
212-854-2211

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Rita McGrath
Rita McGrath

rdm20@columbia.edu
212-854-6155

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John Moon
John Moon

jjm2001@columbia.edu
212-854-7903

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  • Entrepreneurship
Rick Larson
Rick Larson

rl2423@columbia.edu
212-854-7903

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  • Social Enterprise
Clifford Schorer
Clifford Schorer

cjs24@columbia.edu
212-854-3244

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School News

May 11, 2013

Follow Us!: Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Columbia

Follow Us!: Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Columbia Read more...

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May 10, 2013

Denise Adusei '10 Opens a Harlem Preschool

Denise Adusei '10 Opens a Harlem Preschool Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
May 10, 2013

The 2013 Lang Fund Investments

The 2013 Lang Fund Investments Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
May 10, 2013

Alumni Profile: Jennifer Maanavi '00, Physique 57

Alumni Profile: Jennifer Maanavi '00, Physique 57 Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
May 05, 2013

What Is the Best Way of Innovating for Social Change?

Profs. Fisman and Usher, co-directors of the Social Enterprise Program, discuss the importance of equipping student entrepreneurs with the framework and ideas that will help them in innovating for social change. Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Social Enterprise
May 02, 2013

Perelman Pledges $100M to Columbia Business School

In a live interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Dean Hubbard announces Ronald O. Perelman’s gift of $100 million. In recognition of Perelman’s generosity, one of the School’s two new buildings will be named the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Business Innovation. Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
April 26, 2013

Looking For An Incubator This Summer?

Looking For An Incubator This Summer? Read more...

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April 26, 2013

The Real Deal: Denise Adusei '10 and Kesha Cash '10

The Real Deal: Denise Adusei '10 and Kesha Cash '10 Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
March 29, 2013

Columbia Business School would like to invite you to our new Spark Social Venture Workshop series!

Columbia Business School would like to invite you to our new Spark Social Venture Workshop series!�  �  Spark provides Social Innovators with an opportunity to explore resources, connections and potential solutions to help their social ventures, by tapping the collective knowledge within Columbia University, and the larger entrepreneurial and social impact community in the New York area and beyond. This workshop is open to all who are willing to bring their ideas, experience, and connections to help solve social and environmental challenges that these social innovators aim to address. This event is supported by the� Social Enterprise Program, the� Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center and the� Social Enterprise Club� at Columbia Business School. Read more...

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  • Social Enterprise
March 23, 2013

Congratulations to the A. Lorne Weil Start Up Pitch Competition Winners

Congratulations to the A. Lorne Weil Start Up Pitch Competition Winners Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship
March 12, 2013

MBA Entrepreneurs Think Outside the Box for Beauty Business

MBA Entrepreneurs Think Outside the Box for Beauty Business Read more...

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  • Risk Management
March 12, 2013

Students Support Local Entrepreneurs During New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

Students Support Local Entrepreneurs During New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Read more...

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  • Entrepreneurship

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