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New Operating Models and Business Models

The Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard invites individuals to embark on a journey into the future of business across industries and sectors. This collaborative effort bridges the intellectual chasm between academic research and industry practitioners to scrutinize innovative operating models and business models that are redefining traditional business paradigms that succeed in the age of AI and beyond. We delve into the intricate dynamics of digitalization, ecosystem-driven strategies, and platform-centric approaches that are shaping the contemporary business landscape. Together, we explore strategies and insights poised to empower organizations to excel in the ever-evolving world of commerce.

Unlocking Growth: How Private Equity Fuels Digital Transformation Across Industries

In the last few years, businesses have seen a significant shift towards digitalization, transforming industries and opening new opportunities for growth and innovation. Private equity (PE) investors, who traditionally focused on stable industries, are now playing a major role in speeding up this digital shift. “Private Equity and Digital Transformation” by D^3’s Digital Value Lab […]

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Navigating Markups and Cost Pass-through: What Business Leaders Need to Know

Understanding how costs are passed through along the supply chain is critical for business professionals who want to effectively navigate inflationary pressures and pricing strategies. In the working paper “Markups and Cost Pass-through Along the Supply Chain”, members of the D^3 Pricing Lab Santiago E. Alvarez, Alberto Cavallo, and Paolo Mengano, along with Professor Alexander […]

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Driving AI, Data, and Diversity Forward

In a recent interview with the D^3 team, Debbie Botha, a global Digital, Data, and AI coach, as well as a D^3 industry council member and steering committee member of D^3’s upcoming conference, “AI Elevate: From Readiness to Exponential Growth”, shared insights on the rapidly evolving field of AI and data leadership. She discussed trends […]

Bridging the Generative AI Leadership Gap

On May 7, the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard hosted Leading with AI: Exploring Business and Technology Frontiers. The conference featured breakout sessions where industry experts discussed specific and specialized topics. The breakout session on “Bridging the Generative AI Leadership Gap” featured two presenters, Charlene Li, CEO of Quantum Networks Group, author, and expert […]

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