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Klarman Hall was packed to capacity yesterday evening, with spectators there to support the 12 student and alumni finalist teams competing in the Finale of the 28th annual HBS New Venture Competition.

The next generation of business leaders won’t just use AI—they’ll collaborate with it. That’s the driving philosophy behind the new Data Science and AI for Leaders (DSAIL) course, which equips MBA students with hands-on experience in AI-powered tools to stay ahead in an evolving business landscape. "If the 20th century was defined by the MBA wielding Excel, this century will be defined by MBAs working hand-in-hand with AI agents—reimagining organizations, business models, and operating models from the ground up,” said Professor Karim Lakhani, announcing the launch of the course in his recent Substack article.

Elisabeth Paulson, an assistant professor in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard Business School, grew up discussing math at the dinner table. Now, she uses algorithms and machine learning tools to make a difference in people’s lives. We talked with Elisabeth about her research, her academic path, and why she loves reality television shows.

Jan Pianca was only five years old when he took his first flight alone—across the Iron Curtain—and it sparked a love of travel that remains today. As the educational programs director for Harvard Business School’s Europe Research Center in Paris, he meets with students and alumni across the region. We talked with Jan about his work, his love of travel, and more.