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Harvard Business Review | Finance & Economy
 

January 27, 2026

 

Manage Your AI Investments Like a Portfolio

By Tom Davenport, et al.

This four-phase approach bridges the gap between technical possibility and business reality.

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To Compete in the Global Economy, Europe Needs to Boost Its VC Ecosystem by Josh Lerner

Three avenues for creating a vibrant venture sector. Read more >

 

The Case for Sharpening Your Math Skills in the Age of AI by Harsha V. Misra

How to sanity-check models, think probabilistically, and distinguish sound decisions from noisy outcomes. Read more >

 

The Risks of Prioritizing Short-Term Revenue Over Customer Fit by Benson P. Shapiro, et al.

Don’t let “sales debt” hold your company back. Read more >

 

The HBR Charts that Help Explain 2025 by HBR Editors

Workslop, economic indicators, finding joy, and more. Read more >

 
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