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Why CEOs have Liberal Arts Degrees

Mills Scofield

Through my classes, I’ve been forced to question the intentions of authors of primary sources, understand biases present within my readings and even my professor, observe the tone of speakers in context to their audience, and seek out further information to support the claims I make when I write my history papers. They are the norm.

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Why CEOs have Liberal Arts Degrees

Mills Scofield

Through my classes, I’ve been forced to question the intentions of authors of primary sources, understand biases present within my readings and even my professor, observe the tone of speakers in context to their audience, and seek out further information to support the claims I make when I write my history papers. They are the norm.

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How One Startup Developed a Sales Model That Works in Emerging Markets

Harvard Business Review

Chaiwalas already cook over fires to make their tea, so using the HomeStove as an alternative could immediately demonstrate the benefits of our product to a captive audience — a bit of a drink and a show, if you will. Experiment #5: Microfinance Institutions. I am the cofounder and CEO of BioLite. Photograph courtesy of BioLite.