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Krishna Palepu has spent more than four decades at Harvard Business School (HBS) building institutions, shaping leaders, and advancing the School’s mission in the world. Now a Baker Foundation professor and the senior associate dean for Business in Global Society, he continues to champion the integration of rigorous research and real-world impact. In this conversation, he reflects on the improbable path that brought him from a small village in India to Boston, the mentors who shaped his career, and the community he worked to build at HBS.

Sylvia Chen’s path to Harvard Business School was anything but typical. After leaving medical school and a full Air Force scholarship, she worked in Massachusetts state government, the town of Lexington, and HBS Human Resources before finding her way to MBA, Doctoral, and External Relations. We talked with Sylvia about her role as the assistant director of talent management and program services, that big decision, what she likes to do outside of work, and more

Harvard Business School is integrating AI and data science into its core MBA curriculum, preparing leaders to build, scale, and govern technology across industries. Through the case method and hands-on learning, HBS develops founders and executives ready to drive change. And the experience extends well beyond two years on campus, connecting graduates to a lifelong network and learning journey designed for lasting impact.