Lessons from Sarah Tavel

Sarah Tavel, a Benchmark general partner and former early product manager at Pinterest, studies product development and marketplace dynamics. Her Hierarchy of Engagement moves from growing engaged users to retaining them, then creating loops that sustain themselves.

Lessons from David Haber

David Haber, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, brings experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic leader. His journey from co-founding Bond Street through its acquisition by Goldman Sachs illuminates the intersection of entrepreneurship, fintech, and small-business lending.

Lessons from Andrew McAfee

Andrew McAfee, an MIT principal research scientist, examines technology’s impact on business, society, and the economy. He frames the second machine age as a shift that augments cognition while reshaping work and loosening economic growth from resource consumption.

Lessons from Erica Dhawan

Erica Dhawan, an authority on modern teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, examines Digital Body Language and Connectional Intelligence. Her work offers a rulebook for understanding communication’s subtle cues and building stronger collaboration in a digital-first world.

Lessons from Dr. Kirstin Ferguson

Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, a renowned leadership expert, argues that modern leadership must integrate head and heart. Her framework treats leadership as impact rather than title, pairing clear thinking with the human awareness needed to navigate contemporary complexity.

Lessons from Heidi K. Gardner

Heidi K. Gardner, a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School and authority on collaboration, studies how organizations solve complex problems. Her Smart Collaboration framework shows professionals and firms why breaking silos and working intelligently together can produce greater success.

Lessons from John O’Donohue

John O’Donohue, an Irish poet and philosopher, explored Celtic spirituality, the inner landscape, and the sacredness of ordinary life. His enduring question is how attention to beauty, connection, and meaning can deepen our experience of being alive.

Lessons from Michael Jacobides

Michael Jacobides, a London Business School professor and leading thinker on strategy and business ecosystems, examines competition, collaboration, and value creation in an interconnected economy. His work helps companies reason about their place within a complex digital landscape.

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