In our new Research Spotlight series, we bring you closer to cutting-edge, real-time research taking place across HBS, beyond the classroom and the case method. This week, Professors Josh Baron and Nien-hê Hsieh, with coauthors, examine how founders can secure their legacy, revealing that most have no clear succession plan. https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-founders-final-act | Harvard Business School

Harvard University leads the world in producing billionaire alumni, with over 140 as of 2025-far ahead of any other institution. From Mark Zuckerberg to Ray Dalio and Bill Ackman, Harvard's graduates dominate industries from tech and finance to real estate and philanthropy. With an average billionaire net worth of $9.65 billion, its alumni don't just amass wealth-they shape global markets. Harvard's world-class faculty, vast resources, and powerful alumni network foster innovation, leadership, a

Students graduating with High Distinction have earned academic honors putting them in the top 5% of the graduating class—these graduates are known as Baker Scholars. Check out the list of 2020 Baker Scholars: https://hbs.me/2ZQC8Wn | Harvard Business School