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The Hub at Columbia Business School

The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today. 

The Hub
  • Research
  • Insights
  • Events
  • Faculty
  • Student Advisory Board
  • Distinguished Speaker Series
  • Past Initiatives
    • Business, AI, and Democracy (BAID)
      • Business, AI, & Democracy Conference
    • Future of Capitalism
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Our Mission

The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today. Through impactful research, engaging events, and meaningful collaborations, The Hub empowers current and future business leaders to drive positive change across industries and communities. 

Rooted in the belief that addressing complex challenges requires diverse perspectives and collective action, The Hub serves as a bridge between academia and industry. By fostering dialogue that transcends borders and disciplines, The Hub ensures that its work resonates with and inspires a global audience, equipping leaders to meet the evolving demands of a rapidly changing world with purpose and innovation.

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Our Evolving Focus

As The Hub’s first initiatives conclude, we are building on their success with an expanded role that engages a global audience. The Hub now leads the Columbia Business School Distinguished Speaker Series, bringing some of the most prominent voices in business and leadership to campus and elevating their insights to a global audience.

In addition, The Hub continues to foster collaboration and innovation within the Columbia Business School community. Through its Student Advisory Board, roundtables with professors and industry experts, and support for faculty research and cross-disciplinary initiatives, The Hub serves as a vital partner and platform for addressing today’s challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

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The Hub Annual Report

Recognizing the pivotal role businesses and policymakers can play in addressing societal issues, The Hub aims to be at the forefront of these efforts, providing innovative solutions, fostering meaningful change, and amplifying thought leadership at CBS and beyond.

In its first two years, The Hub has succeeded in advancing research, programming, and community engagement through three key initiatives: Business, AI, and Democracy (BAID), the Future of Capitalism, and Think Bigger Innovations. 

Together, these initiatives hosted more than 30 unique programs, including expert meetings, summits, and conferences. Speaker appearances featured notable figures including Sergei Guriev, Dean and Professor of Economics at London Business School; Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale; Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge; Scott P. Willoughby, VP and program manager for the James Webb Space Telescope program at Northrop Grumman; and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla.

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Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS)

The Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) brings industry-shaping professionals right to campus to give you the opportunity to directly engage with some of the most influential business leaders in the world.

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Research

View the Latest Research Highlighted Through The Hub’s Initiatives.

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Insights

View the Latest Insights Highlighted Through The Hub’s Initiatives.

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Events

View The Hub’s Upcoming and Past Events.

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Faculty

View the Faculty who Have Contributed to The Hub’s Initiatives.

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Student Advisory Board

View Information About The Hub’s Student Advisory Board.

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Research is critical and an important foundation to the mission of Columbia Business School. This page provides easy access to resources for faculty members, doctoral students, and staff to manage and fund research projects more effectively and learn about other research initiatives at the school.

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Past Initiatives

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Business, AI, and Democracy (BAID)

The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today.
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Future of Capitalism

The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today.
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Think Bigger Innovations

The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today.
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