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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. These are my passions.

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3 Things Driving Entrepreneurial Growth in Africa

Harvard Business Review

To gain traction with that upper-middle class — and their disposable income — entrepreneurs need the ability to blend international quality standards with African design. A few of these companies manage to transcend national boundaries and scale to a larger size. Top of the Pyramid.

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Making Sense of the Many Kinds of Impact Investing

Harvard Business Review

Currently, impact can mean anything from venture investments in new health technologies to microfinance loans in Peru; from affordable housing in the US to renewable energy in India; from social impact bonds to private equity funds that create jobs. There is no right or wrong impact class—what matters is identifying preferences.

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