Laura Carpenter is a second year HBS student with a diverse background of a nuclear engineering degree, consulting and engineering work experience, and a passion for fitness and running. At HBS, Laura found her true north and created Abridge News, an online news website that helps people build a balanced perspective by showing compelling arguments on different sides of a debate. Learn about Laura’s path toward creating Abridge News, her take on the media today, and her vision for the news sharing movement

Laura Carpenter

We Are HBS is a student run podcast that gets in-depth with the most important component of the HBS community: our people. We get the real story of what our students did before they stepped foot on campus and how their experiences shaped them into what they are today.

Hosted by Jade Enns and Bhargav Srinivasan 
Directed by Valentina Zarya
Produced by Farrah Bui and Amelia Elverson
Sponsored by the Harvard Business School Student Association

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Do you have the startup bug? Recently, entrepreneurship has become a major area of focus for b-schools; anyone with an idea is encouraged to go for it. But is scrappiness really all it takes? In episode 8 of We Are HBS, we get real start-up stories from folks who have the scars and wisdom to show for it. Learn about how finding the right cofounder is like dating, faking it till you make it, and how critical it is to follow your gut. Featuring: John Keck, Ankith Harathi, Benjamin Dupays, and Clare Simonis.

Startup@HBS | Episode 8

This campus doesn’t run itself; many amazing people perform vital functions to create the Harvard Business School experience. In addition to students and faculty, HBS counts over 1000 full-time staff in its community. We chat with the Associate Director of Student and Academic Services, the Operations Manager of the Spangler Dining Hall, and a former scribe: a key part of the case method. Listen to learn more about the vital roles they play at HBS! Featuring: Aldo Peña Moses, Amy Baker, and Courtney Send

Staff@HBS | Episode 7

It's Pride Month! To celebrate, we dive into the stories of LGBTQ+ members on-campus. Our guests share how the queer community is represented and fostered at HBS, and discuss areas that can be further developed. Conversations include the evolution of the Pride club on-campus, the challenges—and privileges—of coming out, how to make workplaces more inclusive, and what it means to live your truth. Featuring: Dan Franchino-Hall, Natalia Ortega, Arting Chang, Prof. Caroline Elkins, and Sergio Velasquez-Terj

Pride@HBS | Episode 6

What do a calligrapher-muralist, fantasy writer, and classically trained pianist have in common? A desire to pursue an MBA, apparently! In season 2, episode 5 of We Are HBS, we chat with two students and one alumni who are seriously pursuing their craft in parallel with professional careers. Learn how being an MBA student has affected their creativity, the importance of experimentation, and the challenges of building a sustainable artistic career. Featuring: Raphael Roesler, Yazan Halwani, and Isabel Yap

Creative@HBS | Episode 5

B-school can be costly - luckily, there’s a variety of ways to make ends meet. In Season 2, episode 4 of We Are HBS, we chat with members of the HBS community who’ve got a side hustle. Our guests include Miss Massachusetts 2019, a lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve, and the first business hire in a robotics start-up. Along the way they share various lessons, including how they balance this work with classes, cases, important relationships...and sleep. Listen and be inspired! Featuring: Jose Barreto, Akash Nandi, and Kelly O’Grady Hosted by Jade Enns and Bhargav Srinivasan  Directed by Valentina Zarya Marketing by Isabel Yap Produced by Farrah Bui and Amelia Elverson Sponsored by the Harvard Business School Student Association

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