David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade

David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade

The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.

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April 01, 2011
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Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending

A study says in the emerging market for peer-to-peer loans, the auction method that’s used can make an important difference to the borrower.
Finance & Investing
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
April 01, 2011
Written

Lee Soo Man: Taking Korean Pop Culture Global

The entertainment mogul explains how he orchestrated a Korean pop show in Los Angeles that sold out — with a 70 percent non-Asian audience.
Entrepreneurship
April 01, 2011
Written

Removing Barriers for Clean Tech Energy Entrepreneurs

A Stanford GSB forum raises ideas to streamline permit processes and global supply chain challenges faced by fledgling clean energy firms.
Climate & Sustainability
April 01, 2011
Written

Climate Policy Instruments for the Real World

Summit brings together academics, business, regulatory, and policymaking experts to talk about how state-of-the-art research on key aspects of climate policy design can be put into action.
Climate & Sustainability
Climate Policy Instruments for the Real World
April 01, 2011
Written

If Money Doesn’t Make You Happy, Consider Time

Forget Suze Orman. Time, not money, is your most precious resource. Spend it wisely.
Career & Success
A woman rests during a Yogaqua class, which combines yoga and paddleboarding, in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles. (Reuters photo by Lucy Nicholson)
March 18, 2011
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Larry Diamond: Democracy is Not Assured by Arab Uprisings

A scholar explains the complex, precarious, and often divergent paths to establishing a democratic government.
Government & Politics
March 01, 2011
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Steven Rattner: The 2009 U.S. Auto Bailout Was Necessary

The Wall Street financier who led the operation says that the government's $82 billion expense averted a national economic catastrophe.
Leadership & Management
March 01, 2011
Written

Marcos Galperin: Growing Latin America’s Online Marketplace

The founder of Mercado Libre e-commerce, the eBay of Latin America, explains how to take a company from surviving to thriving.
Leadership & Management
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
March 01, 2011
Written

Penny Pritzker Takes on the Public School System

The 2011 recipient of the Arbuckle Award says public education must prepare a workforce for tomorrow's needs.
Leadership & Management
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
March 01, 2011
Written

Baba Shiv: Why Failure Drives Innovation

Research says how people approach failure can be key to their success.
Innovation
Boy wearing eclipse viewing glasses near a wind farm
March 01, 2011
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Novartis Executive Describes the Battle Against Malaria in Africa

A program using cell phones to get drugs to rural areas has helped lower deaths from malaria, said Silvio Gabriel in a Stanford GSB talk.
Healthcare
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
March 01, 2011
Written

European High-Tech Startups Thrive, Says Skype Founder

Now head of his own venture capital firm, Niklas Zennström says the markets outside of the United States are big, and growing rapidly.
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
March 01, 2011
Written

John Paul DeJoria: Successful Entrepreneurs Must Survive "No"

The Paul Mitchell founder tells how he went from selling shampoo out of his car trunk to a hair care firm with $900 million in sales in 2010.
Entrepreneurship
March 01, 2011
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Researchers: How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace

A study shows that women who display masculine traits ― and know when not to ― get more promotions than men.
Career & Success
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February 01, 2011
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When Is Bad Publicity Good?

Negative publicity can increase sales when a product or company is relatively unknown simply because it stimulates product awareness.
Marketing
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February 01, 2011
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Marcia McNutt: Leadership Lessons from the BP Oil Spill

The head of the U.S. Geological Survey says one major challenge was getting the "cowboys," engineers, and scientists working together.
Leadership & Management
February 01, 2011
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Ford Is Adding Jobs, Expanding Says CEO Alan Mulally

The Ford Motor turnaround required tough decisions and labor cooperation but CEO Alan Mulally is optimistic about the future.
Leadership & Management
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
February 01, 2011
Written

Researchers: How Does Posting Calories Affect Behavior?

Research shows that posting calorie counts at restaurants has a big impact on consumption but none on revenue.
Healthcare
A customer cradles her drink at a Starbucks in central London. (Reuters photo by Andrew Winning)
February 01, 2011
Written

Stefan Nagel: How Personal Experience Affects Investment Behavior

Researchers show that living through an event, like the Great Depression, has a significant impact on how we invest our money.
Finance & Investing
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
January 31, 2011
Written

Desegregating Advanced Placement Courses

Social Innovation fellow recruits potential achievers who are often overlooked.
Opportunity & Access
January 11, 2011
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Jeff Bingaman: Faster Deployment of Clean Energy Technologies

The U.S. Senator and chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee discusses policy and finance innovations to speed new clean energy.
Climate & Sustainability
January 01, 2011
Written

Nonprofits Must Change as Old Funding Models Decline

Particularly older organizations, such as Goodwill Industries, need to innovate to survive, nonprofit leaders told a Stanford GSB audience.
Leadership & Management
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
January 01, 2011
Written

Paying Star Employees Well is a Good Strategy for Innovation

New research shows that the most successful companies get their edge by paying star employees more than the competition to fuel innovation.
Leadership & Management
January 01, 2011
Written

Despite Shortage of Management Talent, Africa A Good Investment

The continent offers opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to be flexible and take the long view, say Stanford GSB conference speakers.
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending