Harvard Business School Club of New York

Please join us in recognizing Clara Wu Tsai (MBA ‘93) who was honored at the Club’s 55th Annual Leadership Dinner with the Business Leadership Award. She was introduced by Mark Tatum (MBA ‘98), Deputy Commissioner and COO of the National Basketball Association. Clara is governor and an owner of the WNBA’s New York Liberty and an owner of the Brooklyn Nets. She is also Vice Chair of BSE Global, the teams’ parent company, where she oversees fan development, civic and community engagement, and the Barclays Center’s role in Brooklyn. As founder of the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation, Clara has supported numerous organizations that focus on racial justice, economic mobility, the arts, and other crucial causes. Congratulations to Clara! Read more about all of our outstanding honorees: https://bit.ly/3zzvV4P #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #HBSCNYLeadershipDinner

Adversaries of the United States have never been more reckless, and now the battlefield may no longer be confined to the earth. Join General B. Chance Saltzman of the United States Space Force on July 30th as he lays out his plan for preventing a catastrophic war in space, including his blueprint for the Space Force as it transforms itself to have the technological and firepower superiority to prevent rivals from utilizing space capabilities in a conflict. Register by 3 PM on July 29th to hear expert insights from Gen. Saltzman: https://bit.ly/4ffdX7X #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #SpaceForce #Military

Getting into your desired college is becoming increasingly difficult as more students apply for the same number of spots and admission requirements shift. On July 31st, we are excited to welcome Liz Doe Stone, PhD (Top Tier Admissions), Lisa Bleich (College Bound Mentor), Lisa Graf (Chandler Admissions Advisors), and Sam Joustra (Collegewise) for an interactive discussion on what applicants need to stand out. These top college coaches will take audience questions and help you prepare and support your student throughout the admissions process. Topics include:    🔴 What admissions teams are looking for right now.  🔴 The role of standardized tests post-COVID. 🔴 Common mistakes to avoid. 🔴 And more! We’re happy to have Joanna Stone Herman (MBA ‘97) of Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips moderate the panel. Register by noon on July 30th to master the college admissions process: https://bit.ly/3yaMSCa #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #College #Admissions #CollegeApplication

“I believe deeply in the Club’s mission of serving the New York City community. This year’s theme, ‘Challenging the Status Quo,’ was a way to recognize leadership in difficult times, something that all of our honorees helped to punctuate,” Ann Sarnoff (MBA ‘87). It was a privilege to have Ann serve as Dinner Chair for the Club’s 55th Annual Leadership Dinner that supports the Club’s various programs, pro bono consulting and HBS scholarships. The well-respected entertainment industry executive has over 30 years of experience at companies such as Warner Brothers, Viacom, the BBC, and Dow Jones. She made history at Warner Brothers when she became the first female Chair & CEO of a major studio. Learn more about our honorees and the dinner’s impact on the HBS and NYC communities: https://bit.ly/3zzvV4P #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #HBSCNYLeadershipDinner

Join us in recognizing Ilana Weinstein (MBA ‘95), who was presented with the Club’s 2024 Entrepreneurship Award at our 55th Annual Leadership Dinner on May 16th. Weinstein is the founder and CEO of The IDW Group LLC, a New York City based search firm that is a leading boutique for hedge fund managers, asset managers, private equity firms, and family offices in search of top investment talent. The Wall Street Journal called her “one of the most powerful women in hedge funds.” Her company was even the subject of a Harvard Business School case study in honor of its 20th Anniversary. “In receiving this award I thought about what entrepreneurship means. I think the definition is broader than starting a company or a business,” stated Weinstein. “It cuts to the quick of who we are as individuals, what we stand for, and having the guts to chart our own course in life, even if that’s uncomfortable.” It was our honor to recognize Ilana for her incredible achievements. Special thanks to Steven A. Cohen, Chairman & CEO of Point72 and Owner, NY Mets, for his fantastic introduction. Read more about the Leadership Dinner: https://bit.ly/3Tm4qDl #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #HBSCNYLeadershipDinner

It was great to have award-winning marketer Leslie Zane with us for a fantastic event on June 27th. An engaged crowd enjoyed hearing the lessons about tapping into the hidden brain to make impactful connections with consumers based on her book “The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life.” All guests received a copy of the book, which Leslie was kind enough to sign. You can purchase your own copy on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3KNsRV6 Thank you to Joanna Stone Herman (MBA ‘97) for moderating, our sponsors Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, and our hosts/sponsors at GLG. #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #Networking #Author #BehavioralHealth #Consumer

We had an outstanding turnout on June 24th for our panel discussion about the worth of art. Guests were treated to excellent insights regarding younger generations collecting as an investment, future art trading systems and the potential impact of AI, and why collectors are still motivated to experience art in their homes despite the value being more protected in a freeport. A tremendous thank you to Anne-Laure Allehaut, ARTURO CIFUENTES, Eliza Cuddy, Rebecca L. Fine, David Norman, and Elizabeth von Habsburg for their contributions. Thanks also to Viktoria Prigarina for guiding this conversation and to Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP for hosting and sponsoring a great event. Photo 3: Sayiddah M. - Arts & Culture Co-Sector Lead, Barrie Moskowitz - Co-VP of Programming and Viktoria Prigarina - Event Organizer #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #Art #ArtMarket

Our 55th Annual Leadership Dinner on May 16th at The Pierre was an outstanding success.    This year’s theme, “Honoring Leaders Who  Challenge the Status Quo,” highlighted the extraordinary  HBS alumni who have profoundly impacted business, government, and society. Congratulations to our honorees: The Honorable Mitt Romney (MBA ‘74/JD ‘75), Clara Wu Tsai (MBA ’93), Ilana D. Weinstein (MBA ’95), and Denise M. Murrell (MBA ’80). Our heartfelt thanks to Dinner Chair Ann M. Sarnoff (MBA ’87),  HBS Senior Associate Dean Fritz Foley, and all our sponsors, donors, and guests. The funds raised from the dinner supports HBS scholarships, and programs that the Club provides to support the New York Metro community and our alumni. See https://bit.ly/45FM98x to learn more about all that the Leadership Dinner supports. Read more about our incredible honorees: https://bit.ly/3Tm4qDl Tags: Ann Sarnoff, Ilana Weinstein, Denise Murrell, Club Chair Deborah Farrington, Club President Clare Peeters, Fritz Foley Photos: 5th Avenue Digital #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #HBSCNYLeadershipDinner

A packed crowd gathered to hear about the rise of fintechs, blockchain, and the future of banking on June 17th. Experts Nihal Mehta, Alexander A., and John Caplan had a compelling discussion about banking-as-a-service, embedded finance, and open banking within the sector while sharing their opinions on how the market could continue to change. Many thanks to the Club’s corporate sponsor CFGI, moderator Caleb Silver, and our generous hosts at Broadridge. We’re closing out the month with some exciting events. Register today: https://bit.ly/3r3dQYQ #hbs #HBSAlumni #hbsclubny #Fintech #Banking #CFGI

We are excited to welcome Leslie Zane, an award-winning Fortune 500 brand consultant and behavioral expert, for a memorable discussion about rethinking how you think on June 27th. Using lessons from her new book “The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life,” Zane will explain how you can bypass the conscious mind, harness powerful connections, and convince consumers to believe in your vision. Your ticket price includes one copy of “The Power of Instinct.” You can also purchase the book online: https://bit.ly/3KNsRV6 Joanna Stone (MBA ‘97) of Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips will be our moderator. Register today to learn about how you can work with a person’s brain, not against it: https://bit.ly/4c3rddV #hbs #HBSAlumni #HBSClubNY #Networking #Author #BehavioralHealth #Consumer